Daily news headlines about China from around the world (past 24 hours)

‘Preposterous’: China’s damning words for Australia as spat intensifies

The ugly back-and-forth shows no signs of slowing down as Australia is warned to act ‘immediately’ to avoid further repercussions.Yahoo News Australia14 hours ago

China’s growing naval base near the Indian Ocean is large enough to support an aircraft carrier

A recently completed pier at the Chinese naval base near the Indian Ocean is large enough to support an aircraft carrier, the top US commander for Africa says.NEWS.com.au18 hours ago

Chinese official in Xinjiang slams UK genocide declaration

A spokesperson for the Xinjiang region called accusations of genocide “counter to the facts” as China came under more pressure this week over its treatment of …9News17 hours ago

‘Totally groundless’: China pushes back as U.K. calls treatment of Uyghurs a genocide

A spokesperson for the Xinjiang region called accusations of genocide “counter to the facts” as China came under more pressure this week over its treatment of …Global News11 hours ago

US President Joe Biden will push allies at G7 to act on China forced labour, Washington adviser says

The US will urge its G7 allies to increase pressure on China over the use of forced labour in Xinjiang province, a top White House official says.ABC News20 hours ago

China could rule world’s technology, UK cyber spy chief says

China could “control the global operating system,” Britain’s top cyber spy has said.Yahoo Finance Australia23 hours ago

Op-ed: As China forges global trade ties, U.S. risks falling behind despite early Biden wins

President Xi Jinping is negotiating trade and investment agreements around the world, but the U.S. has grown allergic to such deals.CNBC4 hours ago

China Points Toward Asteroid Defense System, Comet Mission

China will discuss building a defense system against near-Earth asteroids, a senior space agency official said Saturday, as the country steps up its longer-term …VOA Asia3 hours ago

China’s pineapple ban exposes Taiwan’s vulnerability

Author: Shang-Su Wu, RSIS. Security concerns related to Taiwan’s economic dependence on China have surfaced from time to time since engagement across …East Asia Forum11 hours ago

Women Are Battling China’s Angry Trolls. The Trolls Are Winning.

As online attacks against Chinese feminists intensify, popular social media companies are responding by removing the women — not the abusers — from their …The New York Times8 hours ago

Devastating epidemic ‘may drag Indian economy back to 20 years ago’; China stands ready to help

As India suffers its worst humanitarian crisis amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19 with the fastest rise in new daily cases any country has experienced …Global Times11 hours ago

Xi attends commissioning of 3 naval vessels, signaling ‘China’s determination to manage S.China Sea’

Xi commissions nuclear-powered submarine, Type 075 amphibious assault ship and Type 055 large destroyer at Sanya port.Global Times12 hours ago

China’s most advanced assault ship enters service

The offensive capabilities of the newly commissioned Type 075 vessel are likely to cause concern among rival claimants.South China Morning Post8 hours ago

How next-generation tech could allow US to stop Taiwan invasion

US military planners have identified the advanced equipment they believe they need to stop mainland China occupying the island following a war game.South China Morning Post9 hours ago

My letter to Xi Jinping on China’s cotton problem

Figuring out how to engage with China and specifically how to resolve the situation in Xinjiang will be difficult for the U.S. and the West. We have our work cut for …Yahoo Finance11 hours ago

US must find way to deal with China, avoid clashes: senior officials

Nations should ‘strengthen communication and understanding, and expand cooperation’, Wang Qishan says on 50th anniversary of ‘ping pong diplomacy’.video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post13 hours ago

China Reveals Charges Against Outspoken Businessman Sun Dawu

Sun Dawu, an outspoken rural businessman who has been a thorn in the side of China’s ruling Communist Party, has been formally arrested on a number of …The New York Times12 hours ago

Germany’s Greens chancellor candidate vows to get tough on Russia and China

Germany must increase pressure on Russia following its military buildup at the Ukrainian border and strive for a policy of “dialogue and toughness” towards …Reuters8 hours ago

Meet ‘Zhurong’: China names Tianwen-1 Mars rover ahead of mid-May landing attempt

China has named its first-ever Mars rover “Zhurong” after an ancient fire god ahead of a landing attempt on the Red Planet in May.Space.com5 hours ago

Britain is in trouble when even China can rightly sneer at our hypocrisy

How far towards rogue statehood can Britain go? As of now, the answer is that the government will offer a statutory presumption against prosecution after five …The Guardian5 hours agoOpinion

China offers to help India tackle Covid-19 outbreak

The offer comes despite the ongoing tensions along their disputed border and follows Washington’s refusal to export the raw materials needed to make …South China Morning Post11 hours ago

China Commissions a Type 055 DDG, a Type 075 LHD and a Type 094 SSBN in a Single Day

In a what is likely a first ever, China’s today commissioned three major vessels into the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) fleet: A Type 055 …Naval News11 hours ago

‘Terminator of drones’: China unveils stealth-detecting radars

Country’s first portable radar can be carried by a single soldier and can detect small, low-flying targets.Al Jazeera English12 hours ago

China’s 4th Space Day: Adventure into Space

By: Global Times | Published: Apr 24, 2021 04:45 PM. Today marks the 4th Space Day of China. Looking back at last year, China carried out 39 space launches, …Global Times14 hours ago

Avalanche kills eight Indian workers in Himalayan region near China border

At least eight workers were killed and hundreds were rescued after an avalanche struck a remote Himalayan region near the China border in northern …CNA10 hours ago

Why Action Against Climate Change Is Unlikely to Improve U.S.-China Relations

There’s little chance that joint action on climate change will really improved U.S.-China relations, writes Ian bremmer.TIME12 hours ago

Waiting for China’s carbon market

Welcome to the weekend edition! Every Saturday we’ll send you a longer read from other Bloomberg brands, such as Hyperdrive’s electric vehicle coverage and …Bloomberg7 hours ago

China’s Central Bank, Known As The ‘Central Mother,’ Calls For Relaxing Restrictions On Family Size

A recent working paper from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the country’s central bank, shows that policy makers are increasingly worried that the country’s …Forbes16 hours ago

China prosecutes people who posted leaked info on Xi’s daughter

Beijing – Chinese authorities have prosecuted dozens of people, including an operator of a website that posted leaked personal information of President Xi …The Japan Times16 hours ago

China reveals moon station plan with Russia, openness on Space Day

In the latest show of China’s consistent open-mindedness in the space sector, China National Space Administration and its Russian counterpart issued a joint …Global Times15 hours ago

Marriages in China post biggest drop in decades amid pandemic

BEIJING — The number of marriages in China has been on a seven-year decline and there is no sign of a pickup on the horizon.According to China’s Mini.Nikkei Asia20 hours ago

Australia’s ambassador to the US on the Biden plan: reassure allies first, then negotiate with China | The Strategist

A clear strategy of the Biden administration is to repair relations with allies and partners and to build up the cooperation with them before negotiating with China, …The Strategist17 hours ago

Virus Surge and China Are Muddying the Bullish Asian Stock Story

Having started the year best-placed to benefit from a reopening of the global economy, Asia stock investors find themselves confronting the twin threats of a virus …Bloomberg19 hours ago

Biden’s Anti-China Ambitions

Like Trump, Joe Biden is committed to a distinctly anti-China global strategy rooted in fears of American decline.The Nation14 hours ago

Syria gets donation of 150,000 COVID-19 shots from China

The Syrian government received the first batch of Chinese COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday, a gift of 150000 jabs to Damascus, Syrian and Chinese officials said …WION6 hours ago

China checks if Seoul still cool on joining US-led Quad alliance

In a sign of Beijing’s concern about ‘Indo-Pacific Nato’, sources say officials have been asking South Korea about its intentions.South China Morning Post19 hours ago

China stop interfering with the reincarnation of Tibetan Lamas

April 25th is the 32nd birth anniversary of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gedun Choekyi Nyima. On May 14, 1995 at the age of six, he was recognized as the 11th …ampThe Times of India Blog7 hours ago

US-China tensions hinder ByteDance IPO plan, sources say

TikTok and Douyin owner ByteDance face difficulties in restructuring to meet US and China regulations, sources said, while demands from various stakeholders …South China Morning Post8 hours ago

Latest on the COVID-19 pandemic – Chinadaily.com.cn

We provide the latest updates and crucial information on the global COVID-19 pandemic here.Chinadaily USA22 hours ago

Anti-China vitriol in the West creates climate of fear for Chinese immigrants

Loud protests against China’s geopolitical ambitions risk unleashing the demons of race-based discrimination and abuse against Chinese immigrants.video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post6 hours ago

China names its Mars rover Zhu Rong after mythical god of war

Legendary character had the face of man, body of a beast and rode on two dragons.South China Morning Post19 hours ago

China administered total of 216.08 mln doses of COVID-19 vaccines as of April 23

China administered about 4.86 million vaccinations against COVID-19 on April 23, bringing the total number administered to 216.08 million, according to data …Reuters16 hours ago

Jeffrey Sachs, China’s Apologist in Chief

Jeffrey Sachs is a prominent academic. His pro-China views can’t just be dismissed as crankery, when they’ve shaped how we talk about COVID-19.National Review12 hours ago

Why is Chinese leader Xi Jinping so afraid of Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai?

A truly international city and center of finance can’t crush the rule of law, and it can’t hold political prisoners.USA TODAY15 hours agoOpinion

China Is Not Playing Fair On Debt Agreements: Summers

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, a Wall Street Week contributor, says that China doesn’t play fair in its debt agreements with other …Bloomberg22 hours ago

China might increase the pressure, officials warn

China might ratchet up pressure on Taiwan as the Chinese Communist Party’s centennial nears, national security officials warned, adding that Beijing’s …台北時報7 hours ago

Live: China briefs on information about intellectual property

Share. QR. Copied. China’s State Council Information Office holds a press conference on the implementation of the Outline of the 14th Five-Year Plan.CGTN8 hours ago

Chinese-Australians of WWII Exhibition honours Casterton’s Kim brothers for extraordinary actions

When World War II broke out, the Kim family from Casterton, Victoria, watched three of their boys go off to war — miraculously they all eventually returned.ABC News21 hours ago

Revealed: David Cameron met Philip Hammond to discuss UK-China fund

David Cameron discussed the establishment of a $1bn UK-China investment fund – of which he was to become vice-chair – in a meeting with the then …The Guardian2 hours ago

Bill Hwang’s Implosion Bruises Billionaire Teacher From China

It’s been a turbulent few weeks for Larry Chen, a former school teacher from a poor Chinese village who’s now one of the world’s richest people.Bloomberg1 hour ago

Chinese VP calls for promoting sound development of China-US ties

International, MNA | Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan on Saturday called for promoting a stable and sound China-U.S. relationship when addressing via …Macau Business3 hours ago

China’s Top Prospect To Join Ignite

China’s top prospect, Fanbo Zeng, has opted to join the G League’s Ignite team, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports. Zeng, an 18-year-old 6’10” forward, …hoopsrumors.com2 hours ago

Live: Feast and mingle with Dong villagers in SW China

Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 00:41. Food and hospitality go hand in hand in many cultures, and the Dong …CGTN7 hours ago

EU: Presence of Chinese vessels poses threat to South China Sea stability

MANILA, Philippines—The European Union voiced out its concern regarding the presence of Chinese vessels in the disputed areas in the South China Sea after …INQUIRER.net9 hours ago

Cameron exploited lobbying loophole to discuss $1bn China fund with Treasury

David Cameron discussed the establishment of a $1bn UK-China investment fund – of which he was to become vice-chair – in a meeting with then chancellor …The Bureau of Investigative Journalism4 hours ago

China set to witness record space missions in 2021

Share. QR. Copied. Cover by Li Jingjie. Cover by Li Jingjie. 2021 is a crucial year for China’s space odyssey as the country readies for its busiest launch …CGTN10 hours ago

China denounces Japan’s irresponsible remarks on Diaoyu Islands, Taiwan

Share. QR. Copied. A Chinese spokesperson on Friday denounced Japan’s recent remarks on the Diaoyu Islands and Taiwan as “completely reckless” and …CGTN16 hours ago

Vlog: An amazing journey to Liupanshui in SW China’s Guizhou

Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 01:27. Can you imagine spending less than two hours on getting to a place …CGTN15 hours ago

EU shouldn’t let hearsay damage ties with China

Relations between China and the European Union soured after the EU announced sanctions against Chinese officials and entities last month over what …Chinadaily USA23 hours ago

China border row: Indian Army issues notice seeking to procure 350 light tanks

News reports last year had spoken of the need for lighter tanks for the Indian Army in the wake of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army deploying its light tanks …Mint9 hours ago

China’s tech crackdown may mean nationalising data

As President Xi Jinping targets China’s huge tech giants, the big question now is how he will get them to share key data as part of a sweeping plan to transform …Business Day16 hours ago

Chinese Firms Are Listing in the U.S. at a Record-Breaking Pace

Chinese companies are listing in the U.S. at the fastest pace ever, brushing off tensions between the world’s two biggest economies and the continued risk of …Bloomberg56 minutes ago

China’s May Day holiday hotel bookings rise eightfold over 2020

Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 01:09. Hotel bookings in China for the coming May Day holiday have increased …CGTN17 hours ago

China’s IP system gains recognition: official

Share. QR. Copied. China’s efforts and achievements in protecting intellectual property rights (IPR) have been recognized at home and abroad, a senior IP …CGTN20 hours ago

China issues 895.1 bln yuan in local gov’t bonds in Q1

International, MNA | China’s local governments have issued 895.1 billion yuan (about 137.85 billion U.S. dollars) worth of bonds in the first quarter of this year, …Macau Business15 minutes ago

China’s Guangdong province holds meeting to tackle illicit fuel trade – sources

China’s Guangdong province convened a meeting of government agencies and national oil firms on Thursday to help fight illicit trading and sales of pollutive …Reuters16 hours ago

A look at Kalamayli Nature Reserve in China’s Xinjiang

Przewalski’s horses are seen at the Kalamayli Nature Reserve, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 22, 2021.Photo:Xinhua …Global Times22 hours ago

China’s Yunnan reports 1 imported COVID-19 case – Xinhua | English.news.cn

KUNMING, April 24 (Xinhua) — China’s border province of Yunnan reported one imported COVID-19 case on Friday, the provincial health commission said …Xinhua22 hours ago

Leicester City To Be Represented In ePremier League China

Leicester City will be represented in ePremier League China later this month, the first ePremier League event to be staged outside of the UK.Leicester City13 hours ago

China looking to establish military bases in Africa most significant threat to US, says official

Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): As China continues to increase its military presence across the African continent, Washington has said that its forces in Africa …ANI News5 hours ago

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