29 m. ago China amps up nuclear ambitions with 10 new reactor approvals for fourth straight year

China’s third-generation Hualong One reactors will be among those built in some coastal provinces, and each can meet the energy demands of 1 million people.

Events

39 m. ago Singapore election: PAP fields record female candidates in diversity push

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the move would ‘inject fresh energy’ into the party that’s aiming to connect with a changing electorate.

Politics

64 m. ago Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef

Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

97 m. ago Beijing court steps up efforts to resolve insurance disputes involving gig workers

Beijing court steps up efforts to resolve insurance disputes involving gig workers  China Daily

Events

2 h. ago South China Sea tensions explodes after Beijing seizes disputed territory

South China Sea tensions explodes after Beijing seizes disputed territory  Daily Express

Events

2 h. ago Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar

Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar  Nikkei Asia

Politics

2 h. ago China and Philippines clash over disputed Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands

Beijing urges Manila to ‘stop its infringement’ after Philippine personnel land on reef that has become flashpoint in South China Sea.

Politics

2 h. ago China again rejects Trump claims of Xi Jinping tariff phone call

China and US ‘have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues,’ foreign ministry says, as Beijing keeps up denials.

Politics

3 h. ago China's foreign ministry says Xi and Trump did not have a call recently

China's foreign ministry says Xi and Trump did not have a call recently  Reuters

Politics

4 h. ago Edinburgh Airport announces Hainan Beijing flights all year round

Edinburgh Airport announces Hainan Beijing flights all year round  Yahoo News UK

Transport

4 h. ago Chinese youth seek ‘friendship marriage’ with best friends to alleviate family pressure

Young people are choosing to live under the same roof, share expenses, offer emotional support but sexual relations are out.

Events

4 h. ago Singapore’s Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian election influence attempt ahead of polls

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

Politics

5 h. ago Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial

Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial  MSN

Politics

6 h. ago Beijing says handled Philippine ‘infringement’ at disputed reef in South China Sea

Beijing says handled Philippine ‘infringement’ at disputed reef in South China Sea  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

7 h. ago Beijing Aims to Attract Foreign Tourists via Enhanced Tax Refund Regime

Beijing Aims to Attract Foreign Tourists via Enhanced Tax Refund Regime  kaohoon international

Politics

7 h. ago China steps up economic support policies as it vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

Events

7 h. ago China moves to protect economy from trade war, vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

Events

8 h. ago Hong Kong stocks edge up as Beijing economic briefing underwhelms

Hong Kong stocks edge up as Beijing economic briefing underwhelms  South China Morning Post

Economics

9 h. ago New documentary reveals rare panda footage at Beijing film festival

New documentary reveals rare panda footage at Beijing film festival  China.org

Culture

9 h. ago Military spending on the rise in East Asia as China upgrades its armed forces: report

Swedish think tank says Beijing accounted for half of all defence expenditure in Asia last year.

Events