'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:13:57 GMTChina is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai will not appeal conviction
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:19:06 GMTLai was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in jail last month on charges for sedition and collusion with foreign forces.
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:10:52 GMTIt is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.
What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:47:18 GMTThe carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.
Partner of UK MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China, BBC told
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:39:13 GMTThe Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
China removes three retired generals from national advisory body
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:35:52 GMTAuthorities gave no explanation for the ousters but they come as purges of military top brass pick up pace.
The little town making nearly all of China's lanterns
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:28:03 GMTA remarkable 80% of the country's lanterns are still made by hand in one small town in Hebei Province.
China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:21:29 GMTFrom recalling pandas to cancelling tourist flights, China continues to retaliate after Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
Is this a 'very Chinese time in your life'? The trend boosting China's soft power
Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:11:56 GMTChinamaxxing is adding more gloss to the recent flourish of Chinese soft power.
The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:05:07 GMTEileen Gu and Alysa Liu have been thrust into a debate that goes far beyond sports.
We had sex in a Chinese hotel, then found we had been broadcast to thousands
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:15:23 GMTA couple who stayed in Shenzhen discovered their intimate moments were filmed as spy-cam porn.
