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China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide

China launched a large-scale rescue operation after a landslide struck Pengshui County in Chongqing municipality on 17 July, burying part of a residential area and trapping an unknown number of people.

17/07/2026

China

Kim Jong Un hosts top Chinese official in Pyongyang

China has sought to reassert its position in the Korean peninsula in recent years. Chinese President Xi Jinping made his own visit to Pyongyang in June as part of this push.

17/07/2026

Tech News

Xi urges united global AI push as US bans squeeze China's tech access

As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nations around Beijing's vision for AI.

17/07/2026

Economy

China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years

China's economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter, its weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn outweighed strong exports, increasing pressure on Beijing to provide more economic support.

15/07/2026

Economy

China's June exports surge 27% from year earlier as AI demand grows

China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said on Tuesday.

14/07/2026

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Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe

China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July.

10/07/2026

China

At least 28 dead in fire at China shoe factory, state media reports

Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.

09/07/2026

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Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China

Residents in Guangxi, southern China, clear mud and debris after deadly floods damaged homes and streets following heavy rainfall.

09/07/2026

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