Philippines: The paradise islands caught in the US-China crosshairs
By Laura Bicker Asia Pacific correspondent The largest-ever military exercises between the United States and the Philippines are drawing…
SCO: China defence minister in India amid border tensions
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has arrived in India to attend a key security summit meeting amid strained ties between…
India’s population to surpass China this week – UN
By George Wright BBC News India will overtake China to become the most populous country in the world…
China disowns ambassador’s remarks questioning Ukrainian independence
By Robert Greenall BBC News China has distanced itself from the remarks of one of its envoys who…
The dove or the dog: China makes peace while baring teeth
By Tessa Wong Asia Digital Reporter, BBC News Last Saturday, just hours after Xi Jinping sipped tea with…
Chained woman case: Six jailed in trafficking case that horrified China
By Frances Mao Singapore A Chinese court has jailed six people in a high-profile human trafficking case of…
China simulates hitting ‘key targets’ on Taiwan
By Matt Murphy & Christy Cooney BBC News China has simulated precision strikes against key targets in Taiwan…
Covid origins: Chinese scientists publish long-awaited data
Coronavirus pandemic By Victoria Gill Science correspondent, BBC News A research team in China has published analysis of samples taken more…
Rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia hold high-level talks
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia – two bitter historical rivals in the Middle East – have held…
Spy balloon sent data to China in real time – report
By Mike Wendling BBC News The Chinese balloon that flew over the US earlier this year managed to gather…