Daily news headlines about China from around the world (past 24 hours)
Chinese coronavirus vaccines have low effectiveness, country’s top disease control official says
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government …9News7 hours ago
Top Beijing official admits efficacy of China’s Covid vaccines is low
Head of country’s disease control centre says vaccines ‘don’t have very high protection rates’The Guardian7 hours ago
Chinese-Australians ‘under-represented in public service’
Ministers missing out on valuable advice amid tense relationship with Beijing, policy paper warns.The Guardian8 hours ago
Biden Secretary Of State Condemns China’s ‘Acts Of Genocide’ Against Muslim Uyghurs
Secretary of State Antony Blinken staunchly rebuked China on Sunday for acts of genocide against Muslim Uyghurs in its Xinjiang region, saying the United …Forbes9 hours ago
Secretary of state Blinken hits out at China over Taiwan and Covid
Secretary of state says moves by Beijing ‘of real concern to us’ but China has blamed US for tensions.The Guardian7 hours ago
‘Nowhere to run’: China building invasion force to ‘isolate’ Taiwan from United States help
Combat aircraft incursions to the west. An aircraft carrier battle group to the east. Beijing is striving to prove it can isolate Taiwan from “foreign intervention” – and …NEWS.com.au20 hours ago
EU accuses Russia and China of blocking united response to Myanmar military coup
The European Union’s top diplomat says Russia and China are hampering a united international response to Myanmar’s military coup and that the EU could …ABC News6 hours ago
Fallen idol: Record $3.6b fine the latest blow dealt to Jack Ma
Once seemingly untouchable, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has endured a tumultuous run that saw his e-commerce giant hit with a record fine, resolving one key …Sydney Morning Herald1 hour ago
Vietnam ready for combat in South China Sea as naval ships swarm region
China’s muscling in with missile boats. The Philippines is sending over aircraft. But another player is deploying its military to stake a claim on the South China …NEWS.com.au15 hours ago
Coronavirus latest: Australia abandons vaccination schedule over AstraZeneca chaos
A healthcare worker displays an empty syringe after administering a dose of the Sinovac vaccine in Duque de Caxias, a city in metropolitan Rio de Janeiro …Financial Times10 minutes ago
PLA carrier enters S.China Sea after American flattop exercise amid Taiwan tensions
After holding exercises in waters east of the island of Taiwan for about a week, the Liaoning aircraft carrier task group of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army …Global Times11 hours ago
As CCP China turns Nazi Germany, what of the Olympics?
There have not been many who have dared make the comparison between CCP China and Nazi Germany. Both are fascist states governed economically by …MacroBusiness3 hours ago
Alibaba’s rivals on alert after China’s regulators hand out record fine
China’s technology giants are expecting increased scrutiny and penalties after Alibaba’s record $2.8bn fine on Saturday for antitrust violations. Employees at …Financial Times12 hours ago
China v Russia v America: is 2021 the year Orwell’s 1984 comes true?
With Putin and Xi moving into an ever closer alliance, Joe Biden’s untested US administration may be pushed to the brink.The Guardian10 hours agoOpinion
Biden Team Eyes Potential Threat From China’s Digital Yuan Plans
The Biden administration is stepping up scrutiny of China’s plans for a digital yuan, with some officials concerned the move could kick off a long-term bid to …Bloomberg1 hour ago
Top U.S. diplomat criticizes China, says ‘need to get to the bottom’ of COVID-19 origin
China’s failure to provide access to global health experts made the COVID-19 pandemic worse than it had to be, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said on …Reuters6 hours ago
China launches hotline for netizens to report ‘illegal’ history comments
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s cyber regulator has launched a hotline to report online comments that defame the ruling Communist Party and its history, vowing to …Reuters16 hours ago
China’s Shadow Hangs Over Private Preparations for Johnson’s G-7
When the diplomatic emissaries of the Group of Seven nations met virtually late last month to prepare the ground for the leaders summit in June, one problem …Bloomberg1 hour ago
China’s plans for Himalayan super dam stoke fears in India
China is planning a mega dam in Tibet able to produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges—the world’s largest power station—stoking fears …Phys.org9 hours ago
China-US tech war ‘in crucial decade’ as developing nations pick sides
Wider access to internet may reshape networks by 2030, think tank says, as China, competing for the spoils with the US, builds its ‘digital silk road’.South China Morning Post22 hours ago
Op-ed: Biden is securing America’s place in the world and challenging China with his bold domestic agenda
Though Biden has suffered a great deal of misfortune in his life, both personal and political, the stars have been aligned since his election.CNBC5 hours agoOpinion
No joint statement from latest China-India military talks indicates challenges in full disengagement: experts
Nearly two months after the last round of corps commander-level talks, the Chinese and Indian militaries held the 11th round of the meeting on Friday, with the …Global Times21 hours ago
Flattered to Be on China’s Sanctions List
The Chinese Communist Party recently imposed sanctions against us for our work on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. It’s part of a …The Wall Street Journal5 hours ago
China marks ping pong diplomacy 50 years on with call to cooperate
Ambassador to Washington Cui Tiankai says the two countries should revive the spirit of mutual respect that categorised the 1971 exchange.South China Morning Post11 hours ago
Reported water cut to Chinese embassy ‘rumor’ to sow discord between Beijing, Ankara
It is not true that Turkey cut water supply to the Chinese Embassy in Ankara amid bickering over Xinjiang-related issues, the Global Times learned, in contrast to …Global Times13 hours ago
China aims to establish itself as a cultural power: China Publishing Group
China’s nationwide reading campaign is proving successful and the country’s sales channels for books are undergoing reform amid the global COVID-19 …Global Times16 hours ago
China’s central bank should be more like the Fed, top researcher says
The rapid rise of local government borrowing is the biggest systemic risk in China today, CASS researcher Zhang Bin says.South China Morning Post13 hours ago
Why in US eyes, China’s maritime ambition can only be a threat
America’s own journey to power colours its perception of Chinese intention. What to Beijing is a defensive response to historical lessons is seen as a threat to …South China Morning Post9 hours agoOpinion
How table tennis changed US-China relations, 50 years on
SHANGHAI: It was 50 years ago but Zhang Xielin still remembers vividly how a shaggy-haired American table tennis player stepped onto the Chinese …CNA20 hours ago
US navy sends China the message: ‘we’re watching you’
A photo of the captain of the USS Mustin taken while shadowing the PLA warships has been described as a form of ‘cognitive warfare’.South China Morning Post12 hours ago
Chinese tech start-ups pull IPO plans as Beijing tightens scrutiny
HONG KONG: A growing number of Chinese tech start-ups are cancelling plans to list on Nasdaq-style markets at home with some eyeing Hong Kong …CNA53 minutes ago
US may replace Ukraine as China’s top source of corn in 2021: experts
The US will likely surpass Ukraine as China’s top source of corn this year for the first time since 2015, as China’s corn imports from the US continue to grow amid …Global Times13 hours ago
How The U.S. Could Benefit From Australia’s Trade Spat With China
Australia’s trade spat with China may present the United States with a key opportunity to take advantage of China’s insatiable demand for coal.OilPrice.com9 hours ago
China’s COVID vaccine has low effectiveness, official says
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government …WABC-TV12 hours ago
Montenegro calls for EU help over $1bn Chinese highway loan
Montenegro has asked the EU for assistance with paying off a $1bn Chinese loan for an incomplete highway project that has imperilled the finances of the small …Financial Times13 hours ago
Musk congratulates China’s NIO for producing 100,000 NEVs
Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk sent his plaudits to Chinese NEV manufacturer NIO which saw its 100000th car come out of assembly line. Commenting on his Twitter …Global Times20 hours ago
Week ahead: UK GDP, US retail sales, Eurozone inflation, China trade data
It is a busy week filled with a slew of economic indicators as England gears up to enter the second stage of the roadmap out of lockdown with the reopening of …Yahoo Finance Australia17 hours ago
Yes, manufacturing really is leaving China – and authorities are scrambling to slow down the exodus
China is experiencing an exodus of foreign firms despite surveys and published opinions from commerce lobby groups and business consultants in the country …ArabianBusiness.com13 hours ago
China administers 164.47 million COVID-19 vaccinations as of April 10 – The Jakarta Post
This represents around 24.5 million doses in the past six days, as the countrys vaccine rollout continues to accelerate.Jakarta Post15 hours ago
China asks Wolf Warriors to find wisdom in Communist Party history
Wolf Warriors are digging in against criticism from the West but even some government insiders question the value of hard-line diplomacy.South China Morning Post16 hours ago
CATL takes stake in China Moly cobalt mine for $137.5 million
Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) said on Sunday its subsidiary would take a stake in China Molybdenum Co’s Kisanfu …Reuters15 hours ago
China and the West are having two different conversations
The Western mythos, a story of eventual progression to that ultimate triumph of liberal democracy and universal human rights, is dead.The Canberra Times7 hours ago
Chinese embassy in Sweden hits back as politicians demand ambassador ‘be sent home’
The Chinese embassy in Sweden on Sunday hit back at Swedish politicians from the country’s opposition parties after they demanded that China’s ambassador …Global Times11 hours ago
China official admits vaccines need boost
In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the govern…The Canberra Times1 hour ago
US-Philippines officials discuss concerns over China’s ships
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday discussed with his Philippine counterpart China’s recent positioning …The Associated Press22 hours ago
Britain’s Revolut begins risky expansion into China
Revolut’s boss Nikolay Storonsky has admitted that China is a competitive and expensive market for challenger banks.Telegraph.co.uk21 hours ago
China, Russia hinder Myanmar response: EU
Russia and China are hampering a united international response to Myanmar’s military coup, the European Union’s top diplomat says. “It comes as no surprise …The Canberra Times5 hours ago
In Shadian, China, Massacre Memories Shadow New Crackdown on Islam
SHADIAN, China—“Assalamu alaikum,” Ma Zhijun greeted me in Arabic, extending me peace and a broad toothy smile. We were strangers eyeing the same …Foreign Policy4 hours ago
How Asia came to dominate chipmaking and what the U.S. wants to do about it
A global semiconductor shortage and tensions with China have bolstered U.S. scrutiny of the supply chain and created a drive to regain leadership.CNBC2 hours ago
How we manage China is the difference between wealth and wrath
A real war is a possibility in the Indo-Pacific in the next decade, and it’s in everyone’s interest – especially Australia’s – to steer clear of it. Christopher Pyne.The Advertiser20 hours agoOpinion
Human Rights Watch Submits Review on China – BORGEN
In January 2021, Human Rights Watch (HRW) submitted a review on China to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR).Borgen Project11 hours ago
US increases pressure on China through new strategic competition policy
Fuelling the worsening relationship between the US and China, the US Senate’s new policy will have a “profound effect” on the Chinese entities. The Strategic …WION19 hours ago
Five new species of wild animals discovered in SW China’s Tibet Autonomous Region
Five new animal species of wild animals have been discovered in Southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, sparking the excitement of Chinese netizens …Global Times14 hours ago
U.S. Faces Uphill Climb to Rival China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Industry
Businesses and governments across the West are gearing up to counter China’s dominance in a key component of modern technology: the magnet.The Wall Street Journal16 hours ago
Sen. Marsha Blackburn: China is part of ‘new axis of evil’
Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn joined ‘Fox News Live’ Sunday to discuss foreign affairs, and how President Biden should respond to China’s threats of …Fox News7 hours ago
Kerry said to plan visit to China
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry is expected to travel to China this week in an attempt to establish climate change as an area of closer collaboration amid …Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette16 hours ago
Most Asia-Pacific Stock Markets Finish Lower as China PPI Rises More than Expected
The major Asia-Pacific stock indexes settled mostly lower on Friday despite a strong performance by U.S. stocks. The selling pressure was fueled as official data …Yahoo Finance19 hours ago
Amid uncertainties of global COVID-19 fight, China should hold strong: Global Times editorial
China has no intent to harm any country, but it has to guard against vicious motives. We must remain proactive in the next phase of the global fight against the …Global Times14 hours ago
China’s top health authority urges halt to compulsory vaccination, stresses voluntary, free inoculation
China’s top health authorities on Sunday urged local authorities to halt mandatory vaccination orders as some cities were reportedly found to adopt compulsory …Global Times10 hours ago
Wu Zetian: from lowly concubine to supreme Empress of China
Often depicted as an incompetent tyrant, recent historical discoveries now suggest that her reign was prosperous and her legacy was unfairly tainted.Free Malaysia Today3 hours ago
Photo exhibition commemorates China’s poverty alleviation efforts
China’s victory over poverty is a story that needs to be remembered forever and the stories of the millions of people who took part in the country’s poverty …Global Times16 hours ago
China’s Tencent to open new data centers in Asia to fuel expansion
HONG KONG — Chinese internet conglomerate Tencent Holdings is raising the stakes in the race against global companies for the burgeoning cloud servic.Nikkei Asia1 hour ago
Philippines receives more Sinovac vaccines purchased from China – Xinhua | English.news.cn
MANILA, April 11 (Xinhua) — The Philippines on Sunday received the second batch of Sinovac Biotech’s CoronaVac vaccines purchased from China.Xinhua13 hours ago
USD/CNH Forecast: Yuan Loans Data May Show China’s Appetite for Stimulus
The Chinese Yuan and Asia-Pacific equity markets may move on incoming March new loans data. Meanwhile, traders will be eyeing an interview with US Fed …DailyFX3 hours ago
China attempting to frame innocent Hong Kong activist as a ‘dangerous criminal’
The Chinese government is trying to “make an example” of imprisoned Hong Kong activist Andy Li after he was arrested trying to flee to Taiwan, says friend and …Sky News Australia17 hours ago
China expects to produce 3 billion vaccine does by end of year
China aims to inoculate 40 per cent of its population by the end of June, but is scrambling to produce enough vaccines.South China Morning Post14 hours ago
China’s endeavor to reduce carbon emission – SHINE News
China’s huge new energy vehicle market has drawn much attention of foreign investors amid the country’s continuous efforts to reduce carbon emissions.SHINE10 hours ago
Chinese consumers still buying Australian, says Aumake
Chinese consumers are still interested in buying Australian-made goods, particularly if they can be promoted through influencers and cutting-edge social media …The Australian17 hours ago
Couple worry about 6-year-old son, who was stuck in China over lockdown due to border restrictions
A year ago 11,000 kilometres separated Shu Lu and Alex Feng from their 5-year-old son, Rhys, who couldn’t leave China during lockdown due to border …Stuff.co.nz9 hours ago
Chinese pigeon breeders have pea appetite
Dun or kaspa types peas, which is a brown type, are popular with Chinese buyers.Farm Weekly4 hours ago
China-Bhutan Boundary Talks Bound To Upset India — Chinese Analysts
China & Bhutan will “continue to maintain peace and stability” on their border, but analysts claim that this new pact will “upset” India.EurAsian Times23 hours ago
What US Warship’s Lakshadweep Sail Means for India & China
The US action in sailing the destroyer John Paul Jones past the Lakshdweep islands has got India’s normally hawkish strategic commentariat in a tizzy. But what …The Quint20 hours agoOpinion
TOWOdesign unveils an experience hall for passive house in china
TOWOdesign has created an exhibition hall in china, allowing people to deeply understand the relationship between cave dwellings and passive houses from …Designboom16 hours ago
China’s factories automate as worker shortage looms
Factories in China are turning to technology to tackle a pending labor shortage. Per official figures, the country’s working age population has shrunk by more …Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide12 hours ago
UPDATE 1-Blinken warns of China’s ‘increasingly aggressive actions’ against Taiwan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday the United States is concerned about China’s aggressive actions against Taiwan and warned it would be …Yahoo12 hours ago
135-meter-long painting depicting China’s Grand Canal debuts in Beijing
Share. QR. Copied. A scroll painting depicting the 2,500-year history of China’s Grand Canal debuted at the National Museum of China on April 10, 2021.CGTN18 hours ago
China factory data sparks global inflation concern
China’s factory prices hit a more than two-year high last month, data showed yesterday, highlighting the country’s strong recovery but feeding concerns that it …Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide8 hours ago
Grading the Biden Administration’s Approach on China So Far
(Joint Staff Office of the Defense Ministry of Japan/Handout via Reuters) It’s a mixed bag: more positives than expected, but some worrying signs, especially …National Review15 hours ago
China’s toy exports hit $33.5b in 2020 – Chinadaily.com.cn
China, the world’s biggest toy exporter, saw its toy exports continue to grow in 2020 despite the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic.Chinadaily USA19 hours ago
China’s economy not facing K-shaped rebound from virus crisis: former CSRC chief
China is not facing a two-pronged economic rebound or the K-shaped rebound from the Covid-19 crisis, but the economy is on an overall upward trend, said …Global Times20 hours ago
An engineering marvel – China builds green rail linking Laos
Enveloped in a virgin forest of southwest China, a 5800m-long tunnel has been drilled as part of the China-Laos railway while minimizing the impact on the …The Star Online18 hours ago
Tibetans have no freedom in China, says Sangay amid parliament-in-exile election
DHARAMSHALA : Amid the general election for the Dharamshala-based parliament-in-exile, Central Tibetan Administration, its president Lobsang Sangay on …Mint1 hour ago
China A shares can help diversify your global equity risk
China A shares – stocks listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges, offer global investors a vast array of opportunities in China’s fast growing “new economy” …The Edge Markets MY10 hours ago
Joe Biden warned of looming conflict with China – ‘Implications for billions of people’
JOE BIDEN must prepare for a looming long-term cold war with China which will have implications for billions of people around the world, a leading foreign …Daily Express19 hours ago
Live: A look at China’s southernmost spacecraft launch center
Share. QR. Copied. As the Tides of Change crew continue their journey in Hainan, the explorers will stop by the Wenchang Satellite Launch Center. It is China’s …CGTN14 hours ago
Letters: Trump got it right about China
A Richmond News reader thinks that former U.S. president Donald Trump was correct in his assertions about China and the roots of COVID-19.Richmond News6 hours agoOpinion
Brunei-China trade grows by over 70 % in 2020, says China ambassador
Brunei and China saw their bilateral trade volume rise 72.5 percent last year, ranking top among China’s ASEAN partners, Chinese Ambassador to Brunei Yu …The Star Online18 hours ago
Asia’s positive stock outlook is clouded by Chinese selloff
Higher yields are also raising the odds of a stronger dollar — a traditional negative for emerging Asia investors — just when the worst rout in years in China, the …Economic Times22 hours ago
China’s garment industry sees further recovery in first two months
China’s garment industry reported continued recovery in the first two months of the year, official d.SHINE20 hours ago
Top 10 World News: Austin in Israel, EU criticises China, and more
As the talks to salvage 2015 nuclear deal with Iran went on, US Secretary of State Lloyd Austin visited Israel on Sunday. Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu had …WION11 hours ago
SW China’s Ruili to launch third-round citywide nucleic acid testing
Share. QR. Copied. A boy has his COVID-19 nucleic acid test samples taken at Munao community, Ruili City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province, April 6, 2021.CGTN21 hours ago
World War 3 warning as Europe ‘risks becoming battlefield for China and US’
WORLD WAR 3 warnings were sounded after a China expert claimed that Europe risks becoming the new ‘battlefield for China and the US’, as Beijing pushes …Daily Express20 hours ago
Nike’s swoosh stands strong in Chinese sport as athletes count cost
Logos are being covered up as Xinjiang cotton row backlash continues but not where it actually matters – on the pitch.South China Morning Post18 hours ago
Rescue underway after coal mine flooding in NW China’s Xinjiang
Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 00:30. Twenty-one people remain trapped and eight others have been rescued …CGTN16 hours ago
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