Downing Street has confirmed that Jonathan Powell, national security adviser, discussed a high-profile alleged China spying case at a Whitehall meeting shortly before the prosecution collapsed.

The U.S. and China have raised new tariffs and export controls on each other, but they may just be a negotiating tactic.

TRUMP SAYS 'DON'T WORRY ABOUT CHINA' AFTER BEIJING RESPONDS TO 100% TARIFF THREAT Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on Monday that over the weekend there were substantial communications between Washington and Beijing.

Ezra Jin, who built a vibrant church network spanning 40 cities across China, has faced years of intense pressure from authorities.

The crackdown on the Zion Church comes a month after China imposed a new rule banning unauthorised online preaching or religious training by clergy.

Manila accuses Chinese Coast Guard of "reckless" actions causing collision between their ships at Second Thomas Shoal; Beijing says Philippine vessels intruded. JUN 17 – Philippine sailor loses a finger in alleged Chinese Coast Guard ramming near Second Thomas Shoal;

The conference was billed as a celebration of China’s achievements in supporting women. But the government has mostly wiped out independent advocacy groups.

Last week’s countermeasures could compel the Trump administration to be ‘more pragmatic’ in trade talks with China, experts say.

China is concerned about recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked the two countries to protect its nationals and investments in the region, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday.