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

Is Brazil ‘overkilling’ its cattle herd to meet China’s demand for beef? And what does it mean for Australia?

China’s escalating demand for beef is being met by Brazil — the world’s biggest beef exporter — but at least one analyst says Brazil has “overkilled” its national …ABC News4 hours ago

World Health Organization approves China’s Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The World Health Organization has approved a COVID-19 vaccine from China’s state-owned drug maker Sinopharm for emergency use, a boost to Beijing’s …ABC News6 hours ago

US military not planning to shoot down China rocket as it returns to Earth

Weighing around 22.5 tonnes, the rocket is one of the most massive pieces of space junk to make an uncontrolled re-entry into the atmosphere — and it’s …ABC News23 hours ago

China sends ‘warning shot to Australia’ as patience wears thin

China’s latest squeeze on Australia may be largely symbolic, meant as a warning shot for Canberra and other middle powers in the age of US-China rivalry, …video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post6 hours ago

The surprising $20b boost to the budget as China stockpiles iron ore

Chinese demand for Australian iron ore will add up to $20 billion to Tuesday’s federal budget as importers stockpile the critical resource fearing further …Sydney Morning Herald20 hours ago

China Suspends Economic Dialogue with Australia

China says it is suspending further meetings in an economic dialogue with Australia in the latest sign of worsening relations. Experts called the move largely symbolic because the last meeting of the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue framework took place four years ago. Australian business leaders, though, say they believe Thursday’s suspension is a new low in the bilateral relationship. Chinese state media said Australia disrupted economic cooperation through such actions as banning Chinese tech giant Huawei from its 5G telecommunications network. China also accused Canberra “of …VOA Asia18 hours ago

China opens Everest’s north side to 38 virus-tested climbers

China has opened Mount Everest’s northern slope to a few dozen mountaineers who will be tested for the coro…9News18 hours ago

China can’t stop talking about the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce

The divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates has sent shockwaves through China, where the Microsoft co-founder has achieved a level of fame unlike almost any other …9News20 hours ago

China needs to make a plan to deter extreme forces of Australia

I suggest China make a plan to impose retaliatory punishment against Australia once it militarily interferes in the cross-Straits situation.Global Times11 hours ago

Documents reveal China discussed weaponisation of coronaviruses prior to pandemic

Documents obtained by the US State Department reveal Chinese military scientists discussed the weaponisation of SARS coronaviruses five years before the …Sky News Australia12 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE China urges U.N. states not to attend Xinjiang event next week

China has urged United Nations member states not to attend an event planned next week by Germany, the United States and Britain on the repression of Uyghur …Reuters3 hours ago

China’s movements in South China Sea ‘far far bigger than Taiwan’

People who “don’t know war” would be wrong to think that the Taiwan scenario is not something “far far bigger,” according to Liberal Senator Jim Molan.Sky News Australia15 hours ago

Fears for $300m table grape trade as exports held up in China amid rumours of unofficial ban

Western Australia’s largest table grape grower has warned of dire consequences for growers across the country if delays in Chinese customs clearances …ABC News19 hours ago

India blocks China-made wireless device imports: Report

India has blocked imports of China-made bluetooth speakers, wireless earphones, smartphones and more: Reuters.Al Jazeera English11 hours ago

Darwin Port a test for China policy

By seeking new advice from the Defence Department on whether the lease of Darwin Port to the Chinese-owned Landbridge company constitutes a risk to …The Australian11 hours ago

U.S., Russia, China poke each other at U.N. Security Council

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken took a veiled swipe at Russia and China on Friday during a U.N. Security Council meeting chaired by his Chinese …Reuters11 hours ago

In the South China Sea, Beijing’s claims to power signal danger ahead

“War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography,” wrote Ambrose Bierce, whose bitter insights were shaped in large part by a terrible war. As a soldier in the …The Washington Post6 hours agoOpinion

Chinese Villages, Security Forces Revealed Inside Bhutan’s Borders

Note: Links in this story are mainly to Chinese- or Tibetan-language media reports. Place names are given according to usage in Bhutan, where known, or are …Foreign Policy6 hours ago

China’s trade with the U.S. and Australia grew in April despite tensions

U.S. dollar-denominated exports rose 32.3% in April from a year ago, China’s customs agency said Friday. That beat an estimate of 24.1% growth from analysts …CNBC19 hours ago

China military watch

There’s rising concern about the prospect of a major military crisis erupting across the Taiwan Strait as a result of China’s intention to force Taiwan to unify with …The Strategist21 hours ago

China-Russia Bilateral Trade Up 20 Percent in January-April 2021

Bilateral trade on target to reach US$120 billion in 2021; China is experiencing regional trade growth as western markets deteriorate. China’s bilateral trade …China Briefing16 hours ago

US, China take a less belligerent tone in remarks to UN Security Council

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Foreign Minister Wang Yi both praise multilateralism, but also imply that the other is undermining it.South China Morning Post10 hours ago

China census delay may be due to coronavirus impact on migrant workers

The coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the travel patterns of migrant workers – making it more difficult to count them – may have played a key role in Beijing’s …South China Morning Post17 hours ago

Adidas reports 150% sales hike in China despite local boycott over human rights

Adidas said sales in China grew by 156% over the first three months of the year, despite a boycott by consumers in mainland China.CNBC18 hours ago

China, Fauci and the Origins of Covid

Before Covid-19 ravaged the world, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases funded coronavirus research that included work at …The Wall Street Journal6 hours ago

Brazilian President suggests COVID-19 is ‘biological warfare’

The far-right leader, who many have likened to former US president Donald Trump, calls it how he sees it – even if what he sees is, frankly, a bit out there.NEWS.com.au20 hours ago

China edges closer to wealth link with Hong Kong

China has moved a step closer towards a scheme that could result in tens of billions of dollars in household savings flowing into Hong Kong, marking the latest …Financial Times19 hours ago

New Zealand wants a mature relationship with China, foreign minister says

New Zealand wants a more mature relationship with China that goes beyond trade ties and gives room for disagreement, particularly on issues of human rights, …Reuters19 hours ago

You can see the International Space Station (and China’s Tianhe, too) in the night sky this weekend

If your weather is clear this weekend, step outside and stare upward anytime from one to two hours after sundown. If you’re fortunate to be located well away …Space.com3 hours ago

China’s annual emissions surpass those of all developed nations combined, report finds

China’s annual emissions exceeded those of all developed nations combined in 2019, the first time this has happened since national greenhouse gas emissions …CNN 13 hours ago

China Seen Increasing Control in Disputed Asian Sea with Revised Maritime Law

Analysts are raising concerns that a Chinese update to its maritime traffic law will help Beijing tighten control over disputed Asian seas by legalizing interception of foreign vessels and authorizing fines against their operators. The standing committee of the National People’s Congress voted April 29 to amend the Maritime Traffic Safety Law, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. The revised law, as spelled out clause-by-clause in the Xinhua report, says foreign vessels passing through waters under Chinese jurisdiction should obtain permission first. China’s State Council and other govern…VOA Asia18 hours ago

‘Invaders United Kingdom 1900’: Chinese cartoonist Wuheqilin mocks G7 meeting with new illustration

The last time when these guys colluded to [suppress] China was still in 1900; 120 years have passed, they are still dreaming,” patriotic Chinese cartoonist …Global Times19 hours ago

China’s Didi Chuxing to take 3.1per cent of passenger ride fees as profit

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing, which is backed by SoftBank, Alibaba and Tencent, said on Friday that 3.1per cent of passenger fees for …CNA10 hours ago

Chinese in Iraq blocked from flying home after virus cases

BEIJING (AP) — Employees of two Chinese state-owned companies in Iraq are blocked from returning to China for two months after 14 coworkers flew home …Associated Press15 hours ago

Non-fiction: The Shortest History of China and three other titles

Linda Jaivin has a terrific eye for telling detail in her entertaining history of China.Sydney Morning Herald20 hours ago

China discounts danger of falling rocket

China says the upper stage of its Long March 5B rocket that launched the core module of its space station will mostly burn up on re-entry, posing little threat to …The Canberra Times17 hours ago

US House’s Xinjiang hearing ‘a clumsy anti-China farce’: Chinese FM

The recent hearing held by a US House of Representatives panel on “atrocities against Uyghurs” was no more than a “clumsy anti-China farce” without any …Global Times16 hours ago

Chinese military scientists discussed weaponising SARS coronaviruses

Chinese military scientists discussed the weaponisation of SARS coronaviruses five years before the COVID-19 pandemic, outlining their ideas in a document …The Australian14 hours ago

Chinese Doctor Takes on China’s National Health Commission Over Oncology Fraud

A Chinese doctor who blew the whistle on a colleague’s treatment of a cancer patient has rejected the results of an official probe into the case. Zhang Yu, an …Radio Free Asia10 hours ago

India hardens 5G freezeout on China with border tensions

NEW DELHI — The Indian government has shut Chinese vendors out of the nation’s 5G network trials in what appears to be another consequence of border.Nikkei Asia12 hours ago

Fear and confusion continue over research interactions with China

Even before the pandemic, many Asian scientists came to Roger Wakimoto, vice chancellor for research at the University of California, Los Angeles, with …Chemical & Engineering News13 hours ago

As China awaits WHO approval for its vaccines, one country is sending theirs back

When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte live-streamed himself receiving a first dose of the Chinese-made Sinopharm vaccine on Monday, it was supposed to …CNN 17 hours ago

China blames latest deterioration in relationship on Australia’s ‘Cold War mindset’

China has blamed Australia’s “Cold War mindset” for the latest deterioration in the diplomatic relationship after it indefinitely suspended a major bilateral …Sky News Australia13 hours ago

Human rights have no place in Swiss-Chinese trade deal

The EU and US are currently distancing themselves from China — unlike Switzerland as the country sticks to its free trade agreement with the world’s …DW (English)18 hours ago

China’s April foreign exchange reserves rise to $3.2 trillion

China’s foreign exchange reserves, the world’s largest, increased in April from a month earlier, official data showed on Friday, as the U.S. dollar weakened.Reuters17 hours ago

Will China and the Whitsun Reef dispute loom large over the Philippine election?

Beijing’s aggressive stance in the South China Sea is set to have an impact on the 2022 presidential poll, given incumbent Rodrigo Duterte’s tolerance of it.video_youtubeSouth China Morning Post22 hours ago

Journalist Bill Birtles on fleeing China and returning to Beijing

Journalist Bill Birtles says he would return to Beijing after being rushed out of China due to concerns for his safety. In his new book, The Truth About China, …2GB19 hours ago

Airbus chief sees single-aisle ‘triopoly’ with China as early as end-decade

Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury believes its single-aisle duopoly with Boeing could transform into a three-way competition by the end of the decade if …Flightglobal16 hours ago

China Is Said to Mull Tighter Rules for Overseas Listings

China’s securities regulator is weighing tighter rules for companies seeking to list in Hong Kong or overseas, a move that could hit technology firms already …Bloomberg17 hours ago

3 Chinese telecom companies to be delisted by NYSE

BOSTON (Reuters) — Three Chinese telecommunications companies said on Friday they will be delisted by the New York Stock Exchange in line with U.S. i.Nikkei Asia4 hours ago

‘Pet mystery box’: China’s dog and cat mail-order craze causes new outrage

China’s ‘pet mystery box’ trade has risen in popularity in the last year. In this latest case, animals were posted in taped up boxes with no food or water and poor …South China Morning Post14 hours ago

Shanghai Composite drops, China equity benchmark logs 2.5% weekly loss

SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Friday to end the week lower, as worries over lofty valuations and Sino-West tensions offset optimism surrounding data and …Economic Times18 hours ago

China’s dairy giant Mengniu apologizes for food waste

China’s dairy conglomerate Mengniu apologized on Friday for the negative impacts of a marketing campaign run in partnership with the IQIYI show Youth with …Global Times20 hours ago

A Battle With China Looms, Threatening Tech Stock Valuations: Morgan Stanley

A Morgan Stanley report highlights China’s efforts to set the rules over emerging technologies.Barron’s9 hours ago

Angus Taylor challenges Labor MP’s stance on tensions with China

As diplomatic tensions between China and Australia continue to heighten, MPs have gone toe-to-toe over the government’s response. Energy Minister Angus …4BC23 hours ago

China’s tech hub Shenzhen to invest US$108 billion in R&D over 5 years

Money will be used to support innovation in core technologies, city’s Communist Party chief Wang Weizhong says.South China Morning Post16 hours ago

China’s first consumer expo in Hainan shows taste for the finer things

HAIKOU, China — Irish whiskey, premium French sparkling wine and high-end Japanese cosmetics were just some of the luxury products on display at China’s …Nikkei Asia9 hours ago

China’s Xi tells IOC the Winter Olympics will proceed as planned

BEIJING (BLOOMBERG) – Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the International Olympic Committee (IOC) he’s certain the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held as …The Straits Times12 hours ago

How U.S. plans to counter China’s influence in technology

While Trump made a targeted attack at one company, the approach could be different with the incumbent Biden administration. The toolkit U.S. plans to use now …The Hindu15 hours ago

WHO Approves China’s Sinopharm Covid Vaccine For Emergency Use

The World Health Organization on Friday approved the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use — the first Chinese jab to receive the WHO’s green light.NDTV8 hours ago

India Covid Cases Lead to China’s Zhoushan Shipyards Banning Arrivals From India

Shipyards in the Chinese coastal city of Zhoushan have banned vessels that called at or changed crews in India in the last three months, citing concerns over …Bloomberg16 hours ago

China’s imports, exports surge in April, continuing strong growth momentum

China’s trade volume grew 26.6% y-o-y to 3.15 trillion yuan ($486 billion) in April, with exports and imports rising 22.2% and 32.2%, respectively: customs data.Global Times23 hours ago

iPhone Hack Allegedly Used to Spy on China’s Uyghurs

U.S. intelligence said that the Chaos iPhone remote takeover exploit was used against the minority ethnic group before Apple could patch.Threatpost6 hours ago

XPeng Charging Network Exceeds 1000 Stations in China

XPeng Motors (NYSE: XPEV) today announced that its own-brand charging network across China has now reached 1140 stations, spanning 164 Chinese cities.Business Wire14 hours ago

China says ‘extremely low’ risk of damage on Earth from rocket re-entry

China said Friday the risk of damage on Earth from a rocket which fell out of orbit after separating from Beijing’s space station was “extremely low”, after the …Herald Sun9 hours ago

Juul inventor’s Myst lands funding as institutional investors turn to China’s e-cigs

Over the past several years, institutional investors had largely shied away from China’s e-cigarette makers, an industry that was teeming with shoddy workshops …TechCrunch20 hours ago

Pandemic Tarnishes China’s North, Strengthens Southern Swing for Jobs

The economic fallout from the pandemic has heightened regional disparities in China, creating *fresh* incentives for people to leave the country’s industrial …The Wall Street Journal14 hours ago

ChinaTalk: Can China Win a War Over Taiwan? Plus Eve Online

Student Research Symposium: https://forms.gle/FYoSeHS7t3ZLLwEh9 Work with me!Lawfare13 hours ago

Clock ticks on B.C.-China ‘Belt and Road’ MOU; Australia punts their own

After Australia’s federal government cancelled a state memorandum of understanding on the Belt and Road Initiative with the Chinese government, the B.C. …Business in Vancouver5 hours ago

China-US trade rises 50% Jan-Apr, highlighting inseparable bilateral economic ties

Trade between China and the US continued an upward trend in the past four months, official data showed, highlighting inseparable economic relations between …Global Times19 hours ago

New report says China emits more greenhouse gasses than all other developed nations combined | TheHill

China is emitting 27 percent of the world’s greenhouse gases, according to new data. The U.S. makes up 11 percent of the world’s emissions, followed by India, …The Hill11 hours ago

China firms tap virus-driven liquidity to raise record US$148 billion in equity deals

FILE PHOTO: A security guard stands at the Shanghai Stock Exchange building at the Pudong financial district in Shanghai, China, as the country is hit by an …CNA20 hours ago

U.S. embassy apologizes for asking Chinese students, ‘Are you like this dog … ?’

The U.S. embassy’s visa section appeared to liken Chinese students to dogs Wednesday in a social media post inviting them to resume applying for U.S. visas.NBC News13 hours ago

Stratcom Leader Describes Growing Threat From Nuclear-Armed China and Russia

For the first time in its history, the U.S. faces two nuclear-capable strategic peer competitors at the same time in Russia and China, the commander of U.S. …Department of Defense8 hours ago

China’s yuan remains in favour despite trade headwinds

Chinese trade tensions are back on the radar as the U.S. and European Union reassess their policies, and Beijing suspends a strategic economic dialogue with …Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide16 hours ago

China’s Ganfeng makes $264.5m buyout offer for Bacanora Lithium

China’s Ganfeng Lithium has offered to acquire the shares it does not already own in Bacanora Lithium, for $264.5m.Mining Technology17 hours ago

China propels BMW to strong profits, Germany lags

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Booming sales in China helped propel German luxury carmaker BMW to stronger profits in the first three months of the year even …The Associated Press14 hours ago

The Philippines receives 1.5m Sinovac doses purchased from China

The Philippines on Friday received another batch of Sinovac Biotech’s CoronaVac vaccines with 1.5 million doses, purchased from China, the fifth delivery until …Global Times15 hours ago

China says no way out for ‘Taiwan independence’ separatists

Share. QR. Copied. China slammed Taiwan official Joseph Wu’s recent interview on Friday, doubling down its determination to destroy all separatist activities …CGTN16 hours ago

ANZ’s Wang on China Trade and Demographics

Betty Wang, Senior China Economist at ANZ, previews China’s trade data for the month of April, and the impacts of the country’s declining population.Bloomberg21 hours ago

China’s trade volume increases 37% yoy in April, marking 11 consecutive months of positive growth

China’s trade volume grew 37 percent year-on-year to $485 billion in April, with exports and imports rising 32.3 percent and 43.1 percent, marking the 11th …Global Times21 hours ago

Higher feedstock costs to support China’s Mg prices

Market participants expect Chinese magnesium prices to increase further in the coming days, with producers possibly raising their offer prices again in response …Argus Media17 hours ago

Shipyards in China’s Repair Hub Ban Arrivals from India – gCaptain

By Elizabeth Low and Alfred Cang (Bloomberg) —. Shipyards in the Chinese coastal city of Zhoushan have banned vessels that called at or changed crews in …gcaptain.com12 hours ago

Chinese Consumers Are Opening Their Wallets Again

The world’s second-largest economy is rebalancing as consumer spending—the weak link so far in its post-coronavirus recovery—picks up steam, a burst of …The Wall Street Journal15 hours ago

UPDATE 2-China 2021 corn output to rise 4.3% y/y to 272 mln tonnes – govt think tank

China’s 2021 soybean output to fall 6.1% y/y – think tank* Wheat output seen up 1.6%, rice seen up 1.5% on year* Cabinet reiterates policy to boost grain …Successful Farming17 hours ago

New Zealand-China relationship: Aotearoa’s balancing act of trade and human rights

At the centre of the New Zealand-China relationship is a difficult juggling act; nurturing our all-important trade while also voicing concern about severe human …Newshub2 days ago

China buys most corn since January despite pledge to change feed mix

CHICAGO, May 7 (Reuters) – Chinese buyers bought 1.36 million tonnes of U.S. corn, matching their seventh biggest ever purchase of U.S. supplies of the grain, …Successful Farming13 hours ago

China reveals it has way more 6G patents than the US, laying claim to early 6G lead

While the transition from 4G to 5G is still in an early stage of development in some parts of the world, the race has begun for more robust connectivity with 6G.gizmochina21 hours ago

Cambodia officially exports fresh mangoes to China

Today, Cambodia officially began directly exporting *fresh* mangoes to China. The official *fresh* mango export ceremony was held in Samrong Teav Village, Khan …FreshPlaza.com14 hours ago

The CHB ETF: China’s Burgeoning Biotech Sector

As China continues to lead the global recovery, one area to keep a close eye on is biotechnology and the Global X China Biotech Innovation ETF (CHB).Nasdaq12 hours ago

Why Lufthansa Operates An Odd China Triangle Flight

Lufthansa is operating a triangle flight from Frankfurt to Shenyang to Beijing to Frankfurt. Here’s the logic for this.One Mile at a Time11 hours ago

A2 Milk (ASX:A2M) share price falls as China suspends dialogue

The A2 Milk (ASX: A2M) share price has taken a hit in the market after China suspended all talks with Australia. Let’s take a look.The Motley Fool Australia23 hours ago

China rocket crash: See the first picture of ‘uncontrolled’ rocket debris falling to Earth

A CHINESE rocket that is tumbling towards our planet and will crash in a matter of days, has been pictured by astronomers for the first time.Daily Express19 hours ago

Covid-19 Live Updates: Vaccines, Variants and Cases

The W.H.O. approves China’s Sinopharm vaccine. Pfizer seeks full F.D.A. approval for its vaccine.The New York Times54 minutes ago

China’s foreign trade continued strong rebound, up 37% in April

Share. QR. Copied. China’s foreign trade volume in dollar terms surged by 37 percent year on year to $484.99 billion in April 2021, with both imports and exports …CGTN19 hours ago

Hong Kong, China markets retreat as tech stocks skid towards December low

Hong Kong stocks retreated for a second week as investors dumped Chinese technology stocks towards their lowest levels this year. Markets failed to hold on to …South China Morning Post17 hours ago

UOB staff allegedly falls for scam, discloses information of 1,166 China-national customers

UOB said some personal information of 1166 customers who are China nationals had been disclosed by a staff, with preliminary findings showing that the …Business Times16 hours ago

How US-Led QUAD Nations Can Choke Chinese Navy Submarines Even Before They Hit The Deep Sea?

Geography has been unkind to China. And this could very well provide the US and its QUAD allies with a chance to counter Beijing in the disputed waters of the …EurAsian Times23 hours ago

China’s Sinopharm offers ‘substantial support’ for COVAX, WHO says

China’s Sinopharm state company has offered substantial support for the COVAX programme to provide COVID-19 vaccines mainly to poor countries, a WHO …Reuters10 hours ago

KBRA Releases New Podcast Episode: China Adds to Global Risks

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases a new podcast episode discussing China’s debt, investor exposure, and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) global r.Business Wire15 hours ago

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