USA

US Congress approves import ban targeting forced labour in China

The legislation creates a presumption that goods coming from Xinjiang are made with forced labour.

17 December 2021

Lithuania

Lithuania pulls last diplomat from China amid dispute over Taiwan

Beijing has slammed Lithuania for allowing Taiwan to open a de-facto representative office in Vilnius.

15 December 2021

France

Bordeaux's famous 'Grands Crus' become a thieves' favourites

Since 2018, the phenomenon of fine wine thefts has become significant in the region, with at least 20 break-ins against warehouses, private or small specialised cellars, as well as supermarkets.

14 December 2021

World News

Russia, India veto UN resolution linking climate change and securit

The opponent of the resolution argued it would turn climate change into a "politicised" issue.

14 December 2021

China

'Farce': China dismisses UK, Canada diplomatic boycott of Olympics

Beijing promised 'countermeasures' in response to the move.

10 December 2021

World News

'Bleak year': Number of jailed journalists hits record high, says NGO

There were 293 journalists jailed for their work over the past twelve months, up from 280 in 2020.

9 December 2021

China

Hong Kong tycoon, two others convicted over Tiananmen vigil

The trio had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges, and will be sentenced at a later date.

9 December 2021

United Kingdom

UK and Canada join planned diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Boris Johnson said he was against a full boycott but stated that UK officials would not attend the games.

8 December 2021

World News

US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

China threatened to take "firm countermeasures" in response to Washington's plans to stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games over human rights abuses.

6 December 2021

Culture news

Spectacular Chinese lantern festival lights up French town of Blagnac

The festival goes back to the time of the Tang Dynasty, between the 7th and 10th centuries.

6 December 2021

Nature

Which country is struggling to contain a toad invasion?

These large and highly toxic amphibians have taken over the town of Chaotun.

6 December 2021

New Zealand

Solomon Islands leader survives no confidence vote after riots

Many businesses remained closed in Honiara ahead of the vote over concerns that violence could erupt again, leading to an eerie calm.

6 December 2021

Lithuania

Lithuanian MP labels China 'People's Republic of Comedy' over Taiwan

Matas Maldeikis traded barbs with a Chinese journalist on Twitter over the the EU delegation visit to Taiwan.

3 December 2021

China

Olympics committee says it has spoken to Peng Shuai in China

The IOC said it held a second video call with the tennis star but did not release any video or transcript.

3 December 2021

World News

US defence chief slams China's drive for hypersonic weapons

US defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said that China’s pursuit of hypersonic weapons “increases tensions in the region”.

2 December 2021

China

WTA suspends all China tennis tournaments over Peng Shuai censorship

The CEO of the Women's Tennis Association said they would suspend all China tournaments because Peng Shuai has "seemingly been pressured to contradict her allegation of sexual assault."

2 December 2021

Europe News

EU plans to raise €300bn to counter China's infrastructure spending

Brussels has presented a "true alternative" project to rival Beijing's massive Road and Belt Initiative.

1 December 2021

Mobility

Driverless 'robotaxis' begin taking fares on the streets of Beijing

For now, a taxi firm employee will supervise the trips but the project's backers are hopeful the fleet will be fully autonomous in the coming years.

30 November 2021

World News

Calm returns to Solomon Islands after deadly protests and riots

Police found three bodies and arrested more than 100 people in three days of unrest, sparked by concerns about the nation's increasing links with China.

27 November 2021

Destinations

In photos: Hong Kong’s newest must-see neighbourhood

The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the largest cultural projects in the world.

24 November 2021