China

Typhoon In-Fa inundates east China

Jul 25, 2021 12:17

Typhoon In-Fa lashes eastern China with high winds and heavy rain even as other parts of the country are still cleaning up following historic flooding. Shanghai and neighboring coastal areas, including Hangzhou, cancelled all flights, transport links were suspended, and schools and businesses closed as winds reached up to 137 km/h (85mph).
China imposes sanctions on former US Commerce Secretary Ross, others

Jul 24, 2021 02:47

China has hit US-based institutions and individuals, including former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, with retaliatory sanctions following recent American sanctions on Chinese officials in Hong Kong.
China calls on US to immediately lift embargo on Cuba

Jul 24, 2021 01:43

China has called on the United States to immediately and completely lift its all-out embargo against Cuba, as the Latin American country goes through difficult days in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
China: US slandering efforts to pursue criminals overseas

Jul 23, 2021 10:45

China says the United States is slandering its efforts to pursue criminal suspects overseas, as Washington accuses Beijing of targeting and intimidating dissidents in other countries.
Mass evacuation by boat bridge in flood-hit Chinese villages

Jul 23, 2021 02:56

Aerial images show residents of several flood-disrupted Chinese villages in Henan province being evacuated with an emergency boat bridge built overnight, Chinese media reported on Wednesday.
Rescuers guide children, elderly to safety in China's flood-stricken Anyang

Jul 22, 2021 10:25

News footage released on Chinese broadcaster CGTN showed rescuers carrying children and guiding elderly to safety amid flood-stricken passageways and homes in Anyang on Thursday.
Severe rainstorms kill 12 in flooded China subway

Jul 21, 2021 10:34

Twelve people died after torrential rains flooded a subway in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou and passengers struggled against chest-high water inside a train carriage.
China slams Chinese Taipei’s plan to open embassy in Lithuania

Jul 20, 2021 11:02

China has slammed a plan by Chinese Taipei to open an embassy in Lithuania, urging Vilnius to respect Chinese sovereignty over the self-ruled island.
US for first time accuses China of cyberattacks, including Microsoft hack

Jul 19, 2021 10:42

The United States has formally accused the Chinese government of widespread destabilizing activities in cyberspace, including through a massive breach of Microsoft email systems used by many of the world’s big companies.
China says ready to work with Iran against unilateralism, bullying behavior

Jul 18, 2021 12:25

China’s State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing is ready to cooperate with Iran in a joint fight against unilateralism and bullying behavior at global level.