USA US and China clash in first face-to-face meeting under President Biden The meetings in Alaska are a new test in increasingly troubled relations between the two countries, at odds over human rights, Chinese assertiveness and the coronavirus pandemic. 19/03/2021
China China endorses plan to tighten control of Hong Kong elections The Communist Party put forward plans which would reduce democratic representation in Hong Kong elections, following pro-democracy demonstrations in the region. 11/03/2021
China China announces 'over 6%' economic growth target, tech plans China’s premier announced plans to make the nation self-reliant in technology amid tension with Washington and Europe over trade, Hong Kong and human rights. 05/03/2021
USA €400,000 15th century Chinese artifact bought for €30 at US yard sale The piece, one of only seven such bowls known to exist in the world, will be up for auction in New York on March 17 as part of Sotheby’s Auction of Important Chinese Art. 03/03/2021
France France-based Uighur group sues Nike for 'complicity in forced labour' The sports brand is accused of sub-contracting Chinese factories using forced Uighur labour 26/02/2021
Ukraine Ukraine sides with US over Chinese takeover of engine company Analysts believe the decision could lead to a cooling of the relationship between Ukraine and China, with the latter in turn looking to Russia for closer relations. 12/02/2021
World Jailed Chinese lawyer Yu Wensheng wins human rights award Allegedly tortured while in prison in China, Yu Wensheng switched from being a successful corporate lawyer to fighting for human rights before he was arrested. 12/02/2021
The Cube China 'blocks' political discussion app Clubhouse The app allowed people in China to engage in political discussions with people outside of the country, on topics such as democracy and Taiwan. 09/02/2021
China China threatens retaliation over cancellation of CGTN's UK licence The Chinese foreign ministry threatened retaliation after CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK was suddenly removed by Ofcom on Thursday. 05/02/2021
United Kingdom UK regulator Ofcom revokes CGTN's licence to broadcast in the UK A bid to switch the licence to an entity called CGTNC was also stopped it its tracks, as the media outlet is ultimately controlled by the Chinese Communist Party, Ofcom said. 04/02/2021
