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China

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong set for September sentencing

Wong rose to prominence in Hong Kong in 2012 as a high school student leading protests against the introduction of national education in the city's schools.

07/07/2026

China

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

07/07/2026

Tech News

What is GLM 5.2? The new Chinese AI model that’s rivalling Anthropic

China's GLM-5.2 rivals Claude and GPT-5.5 and was released a day after the US export ban on Anthropic models.

03/07/2026

Sport

Heavyweights Deliver a Spectacular Finish in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix ended in style as the heavyweights took centre stage. Yahor Varapayeu claimed gold at -90kg, world No.1 Anna Monta Olek won her fourth Grand Prix title, Adam Sangariev celebrated a maiden gold, Elis Startseva dominated +78kg, and Tamerlan Bashaev returned to the top.

28/06/2026

Sport

Golden Score Drama and New Champions in Qingdao

Day two of the Qingdao Grand Prix delivered world-class judo, with Narumi Tanioka winning a thrilling golden score final, Tatsuki Ishihara claiming his first Grand Prix gold, Lara Cvjetko defending her Qingdao crown, and Zelim Tckaev finishing the day in style at -81kg.

27/06/2026

Destinations

Why you should add Guilin to your China itinerary

Located in south west China’s Guangxi region, the area is known for its limestone karst scenery which is UNESCO World Heritage listed. In this Guilin travel guide, Dianne Apen-Sadler discovers the city’s top attractions, the cuisines to try and shares her top tips for travellers.

27/06/2026

China

Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building

Police and emergency crews sealed off the area around Beijing's tallest skyscraper after a small plane crash damaged the building. Images from the scene showed a large hole in the upper floors of the 528-metre CITIC Tower, while witnesses reported seeing aircraft debris at the base of the building.

26/06/2026

Sport

Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao

The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory.

26/06/2026

Tech News

World's fastest supercomputer is from China, surpassing US and Germany

One of the most interesting use cases for the supercomputer is that it is key to developing models used in artificial intelligence (AI).

24/06/2026

China

China announces sanctions on 10 US companies

The sanctions come a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at stabilising relations.

22/06/2026

Tech News

Inside China's race to militarise artificial intelligence

The true extent of China's military AI remains unclear, despite public displays of autonomous drones, AI-powered naval weapons and "robot dogs," experts told Euronews.

16/06/2026

China

China claims 'spy sea turtles' are studying its coastline

Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information that could expose weaknesses in China's coastal defences.

12/06/2026

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China tests AI robot cleaners in homes

China is testing AI robot cleaners in Beijing homes, where machines assist human cleaners in early trials focused on data collection and domestic tasks.

11/06/2026

China

Scientists discover where whales go to die

A newly discovered whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean is providing scientists with a rare glimpse into how marine life can thrive for millions of years at great depths.

11/06/2026

China

Hong Kong charges seven people over massive fire that killed 168

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.

10/06/2026

China

Hong Kong proposes city's leader decide national security offences

After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists.

08/06/2026

China

Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear'

On 4 June 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around the central square in the capital Beijing.

04/06/2026

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China's highest bridge attracts millions of visitors

China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge has cut travel times, expanded 5G access and helped boost tourism and business in rural Guizhou.

02/06/2026

Tech News

New trade secret rules: China says its AI data is none of your business

Under new Chinese regulations, any algorithm, dataset or program not publicly disclosed now counts as a trade secret.

02/06/2026

Economy

China's factory activity flatlines casting doubt over the economy

China's manufacturing sector barely held its ground in May, with official data showing activity slipping to its weakest reading in three months as the fallout from the Iran war and entrenched domestic weakness raise fresh doubts about Beijing's growth ambitions.

01/06/2026

Tech News

Nvidia unveils 'new era of PC' for AI age: Five key takeaways from GTC

The headline announcement was a new PC developed in partnership with Microsoft, which Huang called "the biggest reinvention in 40 years.

01/06/2026

Tech News

Humanoid robots face off in Beijing’s first high school football final

44 school teams competed over six weeks in China’s first high school humanoid robot football competition. The robots played fully autonomously, using student-written code to pass, defend and shoot without remote control.

27/05/2026

Space

What to know about China’s year-long Shenzhou-23 space mission

The astronauts will be testing how a year in space affects their body and will be conducting more than 100 experiments, like growing embryos and rice.

25/05/2026

Europe News

Vučić defends Serbia's Chinese ties on controversial visit to Beijing

Xi Jinping has welcomed a run of world leaders in recent months, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

25/05/2026

China

Xi Jinping urges 'all-out rescue' after coal mine explosion kills 82

Six emergency rescue teams consisting of 345 personnel have since been sent to the scene, the Xinhua state news agency reported on Saturday.

23/05/2026

Economy

After a year of tit-for-tat, could the US-China tariff war be easing?

After more than a year of escalating trade tensions, Beijing and Washington say they are ready to cut tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of goods — but analysts warn the impact on growth may be limited.

20/05/2026