Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region. ( read original story ...)
China proposes lifting North Korea sanctions
China's top diplomat called on the United States to ease North Korea sanctions, the same day North Korea's Kim Jong Un discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence, according to state media reports. ( read original story ...)
China set to launch Mars probe and rover mission in July
China's space program will launch a Mars mission in July, according to its current plans. This will include deploying an orbital probe to study the red planet, and a robotic, remotely-controlled rover ... ( read original story ...)
China’s belt and road initiative: what is it and why is Victoria under fire for its involvement?
Peter Dutton and US secretary of state Mike Pompeo have both warned of risks for Australia. We look at the facts ... ( read original story ...)
Anger over China security bill fuels new wave of protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong was plunged into a state of violence over the weekend. Thousands of angry residents turned up to protest a plan by China to impose a controversial security law that many believe will ... ( read original story ...)
EU’s top diplomat urges ‘more robust strategy’ toward China
The European Union’s top diplomat has called for a “more robust strategy” toward China as the world's most populous nation becomes more powerful. ( read original story ...)
China threatens US counter measures if punished for Hong Kong law
China on Monday threatened counter measures against the United States if it was punished for plans to impose a sedition law on Hong Kong, that the business hub's security chief hailed as a new tool ... ( read original story ...)
China warns US against sparking Cold War
Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister, said Sunday that the U.S. should “give up on its wishful thinking of changing China” and avoid bringing the two countries to a “new Cold War.” ... ( read original story ...)
Not Using COVID-19 As Cover To Advance South China Sea Claims, Says China
China has ignored international rulings, rammed fishing boats in Philippine and Vietnamese exclusive economic zones, and engaged in other aggressive actions involving Malaysia and Indonesia. ( read original story ...)
China firmly opposes latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang
China's foreign ministry says it deplores and firmly opposes the latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang, adding that it is purely China's internal affair. ( read original story ...)