China

China hits back at Australia, defends sovereignty in South China Sea

Jul 28, 2020 13:23

Beijing has defended its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea after Australia joined the United States in rejecting China’s territorial claims over a disputed group of islands in the strategic waterway, saying its rights have been historically established.
China suspends Hong Kong’s extradition treaties with UK, Canada, Australia

Jul 28, 2020 09:10

China has announced the suspension of extradition treaties between Hong Kong and Canada, Australia, and Britain, in response to similar moves by those countries.
China calls on India to join nations resisting US hegemony

Jul 28, 2020 07:31

China has called on India to join the nations resisting American hegemony, amid increasingly aggressive anti-China posturing by the United States.
Diplomatic tensions: China confirms closure of US consulate in Chengdu

Jul 27, 2020 09:37

China has officially announced that the United States’ consulate in Chengdu has been closed down and that Chinese authorities have now taken control of the building.
American flag lowered at US consulate in Chengdu: China state media

Jul 27, 2020 02:24

The American flag was lowered at the United States consulate in Chengdu on Monday (July 27), days after Beijing ordered it to close in retaliation for the shuttering of the Chinese consulate in Houston.
US consulate in China’s Chengdu making final preparations for closure

Jul 26, 2020 04:35

The US consulate in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu has been making final preparations for its closure, which was ordered in retaliation for Washington’s move last week to shut down the Chinese consulate in Houston.
Australia joins US in rejecting Beijing's South China Sea claims

Jul 25, 2020 11:23

Australia has joined the US in rejecting China's territorial and maritime claims over a disputed group of islands in the South China Sea, ratcheting up already simmering tensions between Beijing and Canberra.
Australia joins US in rejecting Beijing's South China Sea claims

Jul 25, 2020 11:23

Australia has joined the US in rejecting China's territorial and maritime claims over a disputed group of islands in the South China Sea, ratcheting up already simmering tensions between Beijing and Canberra.
India, China agree on ‘complete disengagement of troops' from border region

Jul 25, 2020 07:58

India and China have agreed on a fast withdrawal of troops from across a disputed border area in the western Himalayas that was the scene of a deadly clash last month.
Trump tells Putin hopes to avoid US-Russia-China arms race

Jul 24, 2020 11:00

US President Donald Trump has expressed hope that he will avoid an "expensive" US arms race with Russia and China.