Covid: China rejects WHO plan for second phase of virus origin probe
Coronavirus pandemic China has rejected the next stage of a World Health Organization (WHO) plan to investigate the origins…
China floods: 12 dead in Zhengzhou train and thousands evacuated in Henan
Twelve people have died after record-breaking rainfall flooded underground railway tunnels in China, leaving passengers trapped in rising waters. Video…
China says Microsoft hacking accusations fabricated by US and allies
China has denied allegations that it carried out a major cyber-attack against tech giant Microsoft. The US and other Western…
Hong Kong pro-democracy media buckles under China pressure
Hong Kong anti-government protests The continued targeting of pro-democracy journalists and publications is sending a chilling message to Hong…
Apple Daily: HK pro-democracy paper says it will decide closure by Friday
Hong Kong anti-government protests Hong Kong pro-democracy paper Apple Daily has said its board will decide whether or not to…
China space station: Shenzhou-12 delivers first crew to Tianhe module
By Jonathan Amos BBC Science Correspondent China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new…
Taiwan reports ‘record number’ of Chinese jets in its air defence zone
Some 28 Chinese military aircraft flew into Taiwan’s air defence zone on Tuesday, said its defence ministry, the largest reported…
Taishan nuclear plant: China admits damage to fuel rods
The Chinese government has acknowledged damage to fuel rods at a nuclear power plant in the south of the country,…
Beijing tells Nato to stop hyping up China threat
China has accused Nato of slandering its peaceful development after alliance leaders warned about “systemic challenges” coming from Beijing. China’s…
Alibaba’s Jack Ma is ‘lying low’, says co-founder
China’s best-known entrepreneur Jack Ma is “lying low” and avoiding the spotlight, according to an Alibaba executive. Joe Tsai, who…