The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges. World 01 Jan, 2025
The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges American Samoa will be among the last to welcome 2025, a full 24 hours after New Zealand. World 31 Dec, 2024
China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan Trump's move created anxiety in China-watching circles, but ultimately, he stuck to supporting the status quo in relations between Taipei and Beijing. World 07 Nov, 2024
Death toll in southwestern China landslide rises to 34, with 10 people still missing The death toll from a landslide in a remote, mountainous part of southwestern China rose to 34 on Wednesday, while 10 people remained missing, Chinese state media reported. World 25 Jan, 2024
Putin's visit to Beijing underscores China's economic and diplomatic support for Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine. World 16 Oct, 2023
Israel-Hamas war upends China's ambitions in the Middle East but may serve Beijing in the end China has long advocated for a two-state solution that allows for an independent Palestinian state. World 15 Oct, 2023
Honduras opens embassy in China after breaking off ties with Taiwan The president also visited a research center for technology giant Huawei before arriving in Beijing on Saturday night, China's official Global Times newspaper reported. World 11 Jun, 2023
Shanghai tightens security after anti-lockdown protests across China Shanghai authorities put up barriers on Monday around a city centre area where hundreds of people protested over the weekend against heavy COVID-19 measures, one of several demonstrations that have flared across the country. World 28 Nov, 2022
China's Xi looks to 3rd 5-year term as Communist Party meets China's Xi looks to 3rd 5-year term as Communist Party meets World 15 Oct, 2022
Xi's power in China grows after unforeseen rise to dominance When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it wasn't clear what kind of leader he would be. World 14 Oct, 2022
ASEAN warns of Taiwan 'miscalculation' as tension simmers at meeting "ASEAN stands ready to play a constructive role in facilitating peaceful dialogue between all parties," the bloc said in a statement. World 04 Aug, 2022
Shanghai residents question human cost of China's COVID quarantines Lu, 99, was a long-time resident at Shanghai's Donghai Elderly Care hospital, her loved ones secure that she was getting round-the-clock care at the city's largest such centre. World 10 Apr, 2022
