Ethan Zhao
Senior Reporter
The Latest
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Xi Jinping Challenges US Dominance Calls for Global South to Lead in World Affairs
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for global cooperation amid escalating economic and diplomatic tensions. Speaking at a conference commemorating China's guiding principles for foreign affairs, Xi highlighted the importance of building "bridges" rather than walls, especially as Beijing grapples with disputes with several trading partners and neighboring countries. 
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for global cooperation amid escalating economic and diplomatic tensions. Speaking at a conference commemorating China's guiding principles for foreign affairs, Xi highlighted the importance of building "bridges" rather than walls, especially as Beijing grapples with disputes with several trading partners and neighboring countries. -
China Expels Two Former Defense Ministers in Sweeping Military Corruption Purge
China's Communist Party has expelled former Defense Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe for "serious violations of discipline," a term often used as a euphemism for corruption. 
China's Communist Party has expelled former Defense Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe for "serious violations of discipline," a term often used as a euphemism for corruption. -
China's Chang'e-6 Returns with Historic Samples from Moon's Far Side
China's Chang'e-6 probe has successfully returned to Earth carrying samples from the Moon's far side, concluding a technically challenging 53-day mission. This marks the first time in history that material has been collected from this less-explored region of the Moon, potentially offering new insights into its formation and geological history. 
China's Chang'e-6 probe has successfully returned to Earth carrying samples from the Moon's far side, concluding a technically challenging 53-day mission. This marks the first time in history that material has been collected from this less-explored region of the Moon, potentially offering new insights into its formation and geological history. -
Potential Trade War Looms as China Urges EU to Drop EV Tariffs
China is pressing the European Union to abandon its plans to impose preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports. These tariffs, which could reach up to 38.1%, are slated to take effect by July 4 while the EU conducts an investigation into what it describes as excessive and unfair subsidies provided by Beijing. 
China is pressing the European Union to abandon its plans to impose preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports. These tariffs, which could reach up to 38.1%, are slated to take effect by July 4 while the EU conducts an investigation into what it describes as excessive and unfair subsidies provided by Beijing. -
China Watches Closely as Putin and Kim Strengthen Ties - Report
As Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un solidify a new "alliance," China watches warily from the sidelines. The recent agreement between Russia and North Korea, which includes a wide-ranging treaty covering political, trade, investment, and security cooperation, has raised concerns in Beijing about the implications for regional stability. 
As Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un solidify a new "alliance," China watches warily from the sidelines. The recent agreement between Russia and North Korea, which includes a wide-ranging treaty covering political, trade, investment, and security cooperation, has raised concerns in Beijing about the implications for regional stability. -
Mainland Demand Drives Hong Kong Rents Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
An influx of job seekers from mainland China is driving Hong Kong rental prices higher, bringing them back to their pre-pandemic levels in 2019. 
An influx of job seekers from mainland China is driving Hong Kong rental prices higher, bringing them back to their pre-pandemic levels in 2019. -
Exiled Hong Kongers Find Democratic Voice in UK Elections Amid Continued Fears of Beijing's Influence
Since 2021, more than 180,000 Hong Kongers have relocated to Britain under a special visa program. This initiative was launched in response to Beijing's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, a former British colony handed back to China in 1997. Beijing justified the crackdown as a necessary measure to restore stability after the 2019 protests. 
Since 2021, more than 180,000 Hong Kongers have relocated to Britain under a special visa program. This initiative was launched in response to Beijing's crackdown on dissent in Hong Kong, a former British colony handed back to China in 1997. Beijing justified the crackdown as a necessary measure to restore stability after the 2019 protests. -
U.S. and China Resume Informal Nuclear Talks, Address Taiwan Concerns
The United States and China held their first informal nuclear arms talks in five years in March, focusing primarily on concerns related to Taiwan. This semi-official dialogue, known as Track Two talks, included former officials and academics from both countries, who can speak authoritatively on their respective governments' positions. 
The United States and China held their first informal nuclear arms talks in five years in March, focusing primarily on concerns related to Taiwan. This semi-official dialogue, known as Track Two talks, included former officials and academics from both countries, who can speak authoritatively on their respective governments' positions. -
China Accuses EU of Seeking Excessive Data in EV Probe as Trade Tensions Escalate
China's Ministry of Commerce has accused the European Commission of demanding an "unprecedented" amount of information on Chinese automakers' supply chains during its investigation into the country's subsidized electric vehicle (EV) imports. 
China's Ministry of Commerce has accused the European Commission of demanding an "unprecedented" amount of information on Chinese automakers' supply chains during its investigation into the country's subsidized electric vehicle (EV) imports. -
China’s Youth Unemployment Rate Shows Decline
China's urban unemployment rate experienced a notable decline in May, dropping to 5%, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This marks a significant improvement from the 5.3% high recorded in February earlier this year. The overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from April's figure, reflecting a stable labor market. 
China's urban unemployment rate experienced a notable decline in May, dropping to 5%, according to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This marks a significant improvement from the 5.3% high recorded in February earlier this year. The overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from April's figure, reflecting a stable labor market.
