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April 14, 2021, 8:51 AM

China-drafted electoral reform bill introduced in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s electoral reform bill has been introduced in the city’s legislature, setting in motion changes that will give Beijing greater control over the process while reducing the number of directly elected representatives
April 14, 2021, 8:51 AM
April 14, 2021, 1:15 AM

New US intelligence report puts China at top of global threat list

The report says China is capable of cyberattacks that could disrupt critical U.S. infrastructure. Russia, Iran and North Korea also on the list of key threats.
April 14, 2021, 1:15 AM
New US intelligence report puts China at top of global threat list
April 9, 2021, 12:31 PM

Mining accidents kill 10 in China amid safety crackdown

Authorities say nine workers were killed in northern China during an operation to destroy expired mining explosives
April 9, 2021, 12:31 PM
North China explosion kills 9 amid mining safety crackdown
April 9, 2021, 9:57 AM

China report accuses US of causing humanitarian disasters

A new report is Beijing's latest broadside amid contentious Sino-U.S. relations.
April 9, 2021, 9:57 AM
China report accuses US of causing humanitarian disasters
April 8, 2021, 3:30 AM

US military cites rising risk of Chinese move against Taiwan

The American military is warning that China is probably accelerating its timetable for retaking Taiwan, the island democracy that's widely seen as the most likely trigger for a potentially catastrophic U.S.-China war
April 8, 2021, 3:30 AM
April 8, 2021, 3:23 AM

China warns Washington not to boycott Winter Olympics

China’s government has warned Washington not to boycott next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing after the Biden administration said it was talking with allies about a joint approach to complaints of human rights abuses
April 8, 2021, 3:23 AM
April 3, 2021, 5:39 PM

Philippine defense chief in verbal tussle with China on reef

Dozens of Chinese vessels are at a Manila-claimed reef in the South China Sea.
April 3, 2021, 5:39 PM
April 2, 2021, 2:01 PM

China says H&M changed online map after criticism

Chinese regulators say H&M has agreed to change a “problematic map” online following government criticism, adding to pressure on the Swedish retailer amid a conflict with Western governments over China's policies in its Xinjiang region
April 2, 2021, 2:01 PM
April 2, 2021, 1:38 AM

7 Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted as China clamps down

Seven Hong Kong pro-democracy advocates have been convicted on charges of organizing and participating in massive anti-government protests in 2019 that triggered a crackdown on dissent
April 2, 2021, 1:38 AM
March 31, 2021, 10:19 AM

China's Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions

Chinese tech giant Huawei says it eked out a gain in sales and profit last year.
March 31, 2021, 10:19 AM
China's Huawei says 2020 sales rose despite US sanctions
March 29, 2021, 11:26 AM

China pressures brands to reject reports of Xinjiang abuses

China is stepping up pressure on foreign shoe and clothing brands.
March 29, 2021, 11:26 AM
China pressures brands to reject reports of Xinjiang abuses
March 28, 2021, 6:30 AM

China sanctions US, Canadian officials over Xinjiang

China has announced new sanctions in a growing political and economic feud.
March 28, 2021, 6:30 AM
March 27, 2021, 12:54 AM

China erasing H&M from internet amid Xinjiang backlash

H&M is disappearing from the internet in China as the government raises pressure on shoe and clothing brands
March 27, 2021, 12:54 AM
March 26, 2021, 3:45 PM

China sanctions Britons over West's Xinjiang criticism

China has announced sanctions on British individuals and organizations after the U.K. joined the EU and others in sanctioning Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region
March 26, 2021, 3:45 PM
March 26, 2021, 7:17 AM

Australian envoy reportedly describes China as 'vindictive'

Australia’s ambassador to Beijing has reportedly described China as a vindictive and unreliable trading partner
March 26, 2021, 7:17 AM
March 25, 2021, 9:14 PM

China attacks foreign clothing, shoe brands over Xinjiang

Chinese state TV is urging people to boycott H&M as Beijing blasts clothing and footwear brands following Western sanctions on Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region
March 25, 2021, 9:14 PM
March 25, 2021, 6:27 PM

China calls for boycotts of clothing, footwear companies after Western sanctions

The ruling party lashing out at brands that called out alleged forced labor involving the Muslim Uyghur minority.
March 25, 2021, 6:27 PM
China calls for boycotts of clothing, footwear companies after Western sanctions
March 25, 2021, 5:48 PM

Calls for boycotts in China against Nike and H&M over Xinjiang cotton

Calls of boycott and anger have erupted in China against Nike and H&M over cotton sourced from the northwestern region of Xinjiang amid concerns of possible forced labor.
March 25, 2021, 5:48 PM
Calls for boycotts in China against Nike and H&M over Xinjiang cotton
March 24, 2021, 2:39 PM

China bashes US over racism, inequality, pandemic response

China is taking the U.S. to task over racism, financial inequality and the government's response to the coronavirus in an annual report that seeks to counter U.S. accusations of human rights abuses by China's ruling Communist Party
March 24, 2021, 2:39 PM
China bashes US over racism, inequality, pandemic response
March 22, 2021, 5:37 PM

EU, US, UK, Canada target China officials over Uyghur abuses

The European Union, Britain, Canada and the United States have launched coordinated sanctions against Chinese officials over human rights abuses in China’s far western Xinjiang region
March 22, 2021, 5:37 PM
March 21, 2021, 12:19 AM

After testy meeting, China says will discuss climate with US

It signals a possible modicum of progress at recently concluded talks.
March 21, 2021, 12:19 AM
1 month ago

What grievances turned a US-China photo op into verbal combat

Why U.S., and Chinese officials erupted into open debate during their fiery first meeting.
1 month ago
What grievances turned a US-China photo op into verbal combat
1 month ago

China says 'strong smell of gunpowder' sensed in US talks

China says a “strong smell of gunpowder and drama” resulted from talks with top American diplomats in Alaska
1 month ago
China says 'strong smell of gunpowder' sensed in US talks
1 month ago

US, Chinese officials clash in 1st high-level talks under Biden

Expectations were low Thursday as the U.S. and China were holding the first high-level talks since President Joe Biden took office.
1 month ago
US, Chinese officials clash in fiery high-level talks
1 month ago

Chinese artist’s Buddha Trump becomes ‘yuge’ online sensation

By no means is former President Donald Trump famous for his Zen-like qualities, but that’s exactly how he has been dreamed up by one artist in China.
1 month ago
Chinese artist’s Buddha Trump becomes ‘yuge’ online sensation
1 month ago

Diplomacy drama

A U.S.-China summit, now underway in Alaska, got off to a very rocky start. ABC’s Mona Kosar Abdi reports.
1 month ago
Diplomacy drama
1 month ago

US, China spar in first face-to-face meeting under Biden

Top U.S. and Chinese officials have sparred in a particularly contentious manner in the first face-to-face meeting since President Joe Biden took office
1 month ago
1 month ago

US pushes China to play a role in North Korea’s denuclearization

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged China to use its influence and “unique relationship” with North Korea to push the communist state to give up its nuclear program.
1 month ago
US pushes China to play a role in North Korea’s denuclearization
1 month ago

US sanctions 24 China and Hong Kong officials ahead of talks

The U.S. has sanctioned an additional 24 Chinese and Hong Kong officials over Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on political freedoms in the semi-autonomous city, just ahead of the Biden administration’s first face-to-face talks with China
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Flights canceled amid China's worst sandstorm in a decade

Beijing and parts of northern China hit by a major sandstorm, leading to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.
1 month ago
Flights canceled amid China's worst sandstorm in a decade
1 month ago

UK criticizes China for violating Sino-British Declaration

Beijing keeps further tightening its control over Hong Kong.
1 month ago
1 month ago

China hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change

A Chinese official has hit back at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election
1 month ago
China hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change
1 month ago

China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections so that only ‘patriots’ run the city

China’s parliament has endorsed electoral reforms that pave the way for Hong Kong's biggest shake-up since the former British colony was handed back to China in 1997.
1 month ago
China approves plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections
1 month ago

China moves to overhaul Hong Kong’s electoral system in ‘great leap backwards’ for city’s democracy

China's decision-makers could grant Beijing vetoing powers over selecting Hong Kong lawmakers in an effort to wipe out pro-democracy politicians.
1 month ago
China to change Hong Kong’s electoral system in ‘leap backwards’ for city's democracy
1 month ago

Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators

The move is part of Beijing’s planned revamp of Hong Kong’s electoral system.
1 month ago
Pro-Beijing committee to elect some Hong Kong legislators
1 month ago

China sets moderate new energy goals for climate change

China, the world’s biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced generally moderate new energy and climate targets that give little sign that it will step up its pace in combatting climate change
1 month ago
China sets moderate new energy goals for climate change
1 month ago

47 Hong Kong activists and politicians charged for state subversion, most severe use of the national security law to date

Hong Kong is a step closer to being left without a democratic opposition camp, as authorities brought charges against 47 activists for conspiracy to commit subversion.
1 month ago
47 Hong Kong activists and politicians charged for state subversion
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EXPLAINER: How a primary got Hong Kong activists in trouble

Hong Kong democracy supporters are being locked up in jail.
1 month ago
EXPLAINER: How a primary got Hong Kong activists in trouble
2 months ago

UN rights chief cites 'need' to assess rights in Xinjiang

The United Nations’ human rights chief has cited the need for an “independent and comprehensive assessment” of the rights situation in China’s Xinjiang region
2 months ago
UN rights chief cites 'need' to assess rights in Xinjiang
2 months ago

Improper storage, use of explosives killed 10 Chinese miners

Investigators say improper storage and use of explosives caused a massive blast at a gold mine in eastern China that killed 10 people last month
2 months ago
Improper storage, use of explosives killed 10 Chinese miners
2 months ago

China urges US to lift trade restrictions, stop interference

China wants freedom to act in areas such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet.
2 months ago
2 months ago

China considers new actions to lift flagging birthrate

China is considering additional measures to increase its flagging birthrate, more than four years after ending its controversial one-child policy
2 months ago
China considers new actions to lift flagging birthrate
2 months ago

China defends use of Twitter, Facebook in virus campaign

The Chinese government has defended its use of Twitter and Facebook, following a report that it used its growing social media presence to spread disinformation about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic
2 months ago
2 months ago

China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers

China's internet watchdog is cracking down further on online speech, issuing a requirement that bloggers and influencers have a government-approved credential before they can publish on certain topics
2 months ago
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Australian leader dismisses reports of China-built city

Chinese company reportedly plans a new industrial island city near Australia.
2 months ago
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UK strips Chinese state-owned TV channel of broadcast permit

The U.K. has stripped China’s state-owned TV channel of its broadcasting license, after an investigation found the license holder lacked editorial control and had links to China’s ruling Communist Party
2 months ago
UK strips China's state media channel of broadcast license
2 months ago

Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown

Beijing imposed a strict national security law on the territory last summer.
2 months ago
2 months ago

Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown

Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the territory last summer.
2 months ago
3 months ago

China pushes conspiracy theories on COVID origin, vaccines

China is trying to spread doubt about the effectiveness of Western vaccines and the origin of the coronavirus as a World Health Organization-selected team of scientists is in the city where the pandemic began
3 months ago
China pushes conspiracy theories on COVID origin, vaccines
3 months ago

Chinese gold miners rescued after being trapped 1,000 feet underground for 2 weeks

ABC News Senior Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell has more on the explosion that left the miners trapped under 70 tons of debris. Ten other miners did not survive.
3 months ago
Chinese gold miners rescued after being trapped 1,000 feet underground for 2 weeks