Beijing orders investigations into local disputes after spate of deadly attacks
Mass stabbings and car rammings have prompted soul-searching about the state of society Beijing is ramping up scrutiny of “common” disputes such as those involving...
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China unnerved by Russia’s growing ties with North Korea, claims US official
Comments part of debate over whether Beijing backs Kim Jong-un’s decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine China is increasingly uncomfortable about North Korea’s...
Starmer aims to build ‘pragmatic and serious relationship’ in meeting with Xi
Prime minister wants bilateral at G20 to lead to closer ties with China, which he sees as key to faster growth Keir Starmer will become...
South African tiger farms illegally smuggling body parts, says charity
Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely...
Dozens killed in China after car driven into sports centre, state media reports
Man detained after incident on Monday night in Zhuhai, in which 35 people were reportedly killed and 43 injured Thirty-five people have died and 43...
Trump’s tariff threats a ‘clear and present danger’ to Australia, Arthur Sinodinos warns
Former ambassador to US says president-elect’s vow to slap up to 60% tariffs on imports from China would have knock-on effects on Australian economy Australian...
China unveils 10tn yuan support for debt-stricken local government
Cash stops short of hoped-for ‘bazooka option’, with critics calling it ‘an accounting exercise’ that will not bolster growth China has announced 10tn yuan in...
Pacific Islands Forum communique taken down after Chinese envoy calls Taiwan reference ‘unacceptable’
‘Visibly angry’ Qian Bo demands correction of Taiwan’s ‘development partner’ label despite its use for more than three decades Get our breaking news email, free...
Xi Jinping holds surprise meeting with senior Biden aide in Beijing
Chinese leader speaks with Jake Sullivan who was making his first visit to Beijing as US national security adviser Xi Jinping has spoken with the...
Hyundai to double hybrid range as demand for ‘pure’ electric cars slows
Carmaker increases portfolio to 14 and will also launch challenge in large and luxury vehicle sectors Business live – latest updates The carmaker Hyundai has...
