Zhao Lijian

Moon 'takeover': China rebuffs NASA accusation

Beijing reacted after NASA chief Bill Nelson raised concerns over China's "landing on the moon and saying: 'It's ours now and you stay out'."

NATO, a product of Cold War, should have become history long ago: China

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman has advised relevant countries to "exercise caution when developing relations with NATO."

UK sets up Hong Kong migrant fund amid criticism from China

China has accused Britain of sheltering “wanted criminals” after prominent Hong Kong activist Nathan Law said he had been granted political asylum there.

US Congress passes bill to sanction China over Hong Kong

The legislation imposes sanctions on Chinese officials engaged in a crackdown on Hong Kong. It also penalises banks doing business with Chinese officials who implement Beijing's new national security law on the semi-autonomous city.

China, India agree to deescalate, disengage forces after deadly clash

After talks between the top regional military commanders, both sides have "agreed to take necessary measures to promote a cooling of the situation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian says.

China tells Canada to stop 'irresponsible remarks' on spy case

Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor were detained in what was widely seen as a retaliatory measure against Canada after Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's December 2018 arrest in Vancouver.

India-China standoff: What might come next

Making sense of what led to the crisis and how it will impact Sino-Indian relations.

Tiananmen anniversary marked by crackdown, Hong Kong vigil ban

Many people in Hong Kong plan to commemorate the bloody 1989 crackdown by Chinese troops in and around Tiananmen Square by lighting candles across the city, circumventing a ban on the usual public gathering amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Iran and China media weigh in on US protests

Both Chinese and Iranian media took the opportunity to point out endemic racism and police brutality in the US as ties between the two countries and Washington deteriorate.

China vs the US: Which country will emerge stronger from the pandemic?

China has tried to use the crisis to build influence but is also accused of spreading disinformation and financially benefitting from the virus, while the US has also been criticised for its inept response to Covid-19.

British war veteran raises $22 million by walking for the health service

Tens of thousands of Britons pledged donations as Tom Moore, a retired army captain, pursued a his goal of finishing 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday on April 30 to support health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fear of reinfection turns to racism towards Africans in China

In Guangzhou city, home to the largest African diaspora in Asia, racism appears to be widespread and systematic as new cases of coronavirus are reported across China.