Germany’s China envoy summoned by Beijing over spying claims
Germany's ambassador to China says she was summoned by Chinese authorities after four Germans were arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing.…
China: First foreign national prosecuted over Hong Kong protests
A Belizean businessman has been charged with trying to "intervene in Hong Kong affairs." Beijing has been trying to promote the rumor that foreign agents are behind the pro-democracy movement.…
Coronavirus could force China to rein in Belt and Road ambitions
Domestic economic challenges due to COVID-19 are likely to force China to dial back on big-ticket infrastructure projects. But Beijing will not shy away from bankrolling virus-hit countries to score geopolitical gains.…
China accuses Taiwan of ‘venomous’ attacks on WHO
Beijing has claimed Taiwan is using the coronavirus crisis to seek independence. This comes as Taiwan rejects accusations of having directed racist slurs at the head of the WHO, from which it…
Coronavirus: China’s Wuhan prepares for the uncertain end of COVID-19
Life is slowly returning to normal in the Chinese city where COVID-19 is thought to have originated. However, people here aren't sure if they can trust Beijing's claims that the danger has…
China expels US journalists in escalating media freedom row
Beijing has expelled 13 journalists from three major US newspapers in one of the country's biggest crackdowns on the foreign press. The decision comes after Chinese and US leaders feuded over the…
China coronavirus cases pass 70,000 as WHO mission gets underway
China coronavirus cases pass 70,000 as WHO mission gets underway. The death toll from the virus has now passed 1,700. WHO experts have arrived in Beijing to talk with their Chinese counterparts…
Huawei gets 5G go-ahead in UK
Huawei has finally gotten the go-ahead to build noncore parts of the UK's 5G network. The news is not likely going to be well received by the Donald Trump administration.…
Hong Kong: ‘Stay loyal’ and keep freedoms
The region's chief executive says the ‘one country, two systems’ arrangement could continue if the city shows loyalty to Beijing. Pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong have been ongoing for over six months.…
Taiwan election: President Tsai wins landslide
Tsai Ing-wen has won with a 57% share of the vote and her main rival, the pro-China Han Kuo-yu, admitted defeat. In a thinly veiled criticism of Beijing she said: "I'm sure…
The 97 kms between China and mastery of the Mekong
Ninety-seven kilometres of rocks in Thai waters stand between Beijing and complete control of the Mekong, a mighty river that feeds millions as it threads south from the Tibetan plateau through five…