Starmer aide discussed potential Beijing fallout of China spy case

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.

Delicate trade truce with China hangs in the balance after export controls

The pause in the trade war between the U.S. and China may be at risk of breaking open again after Beijing implemented restrictions on rare earth exports.

U.S. and China Appear to Escalate Trade War for Leverage in Dealmaking

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

Why is China cracking down on a Christian group? Beijing's action on Zion Church and a ‘tariff connection’, explained

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

Beijing Detains Prominent Underground Pastor, Complicating U.S.-China Ties

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

China Hosts a Summit on Women’s Rights, While Stifling Activism

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

China is very concerned about Pakistan-Afghanistan clashes, foreign ministry says

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.

China blasts new US trade curbs, as Treasury secretary notes talks back on track

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says U.S.-China communications have improved despite Beijing's combative response to recent American trade restrictions and sanctions.
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