China's Xi Warns Against 'Catastrophic Consequences' of Major Confrontation
The world, said China's leader, was now entering a new "period of turbulence and transformation."
Beijing Abandons Winter Olympics Ticket Sales Amid Omicron Fears
Several Chinese cities have been placed under lockdowns over COVID-19 outbreaks in recent weeks, including Tianjin, located just 70 miles southeast of Beijing.
Beijing Reports Locally Transmitted Omicron Case Ahead of Hosting Olympics
The case comes less than three weeks before China's capital will host the international sports event.
China Tells Citizens to Avoid Travel, May Be Unable to Return Home, COVID
Chinese citizens might not be able to return home if they've traveled to regions that were determined as "high risk" from an outbreak of COVID-19 infections.
Winter 2022 Olympics—Dates for Opening Ceremony and Every Event
Beijing 2022 is set to receive the Olympic baton from Tokyo 2020 to kickstart a festival of winter sporting action.
North Korea Blames 'Hostile Forces' for Skipping Olympics, Despite IOC Ban
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended North Korea in September, making the statement redundant.
Pro-Democracy News Site Shut Down by Hong Kong Government
Seven people tied to the news outlet were arrested and the government froze the outlet's financial assets.
China Rips $770 Billion U.S. Defense Bill as 'Political Manipulation'
"We urge [the U.S.] to discard the obsolete Cold War zero-sum mentality and ideological bias," Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said.
Bullish China Warns U.S. Unification With Taiwan Unstoppable by 'Any Force'
The comments came after national security adviser Jake Sullivan said U.S. policy was geared toward sustaining deterrence.
Int'l Leaders Voice Worry After China's Communist Party Gets Landslide Win
New changes to Hong Kong's election laws only let pro-Beijing "patriots" run for office and decreased the number of lawmakers elected directly by voters.
Forty Percent of COVID Infected Patients are Asymptomatic: Study
These findings indicate that the number of COVID patients without symptoms might be double what was previously reported.
White House Cuts Video Feed Showing Taiwan Map During Joe Biden Summit
A U.S. State Department spokesperson said cutting the video feed of Taiwan's digital minister, Audrey Tang, was "an honest mistake."
Beijing Residents Want to See Americans 'Least': Chinese State Media Editor
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, also criticized the diplomatic boycott saying that China will take "resolute countermeasures."
China's Diplomat to Russia Calls Olympic Boycott a 'Senseless Desecration'
The Biden administration says it will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing Winter Olympics.
U.S. to Diplomatically Boycott Olympics, China Vows 'Countermeasures'
The boycott does not extend to athletes, and White House press secretary Jen Psaki said competitors will have the country's "full support."
China Warns of 'Countermeasures' If Biden Admin. Boycotts Winter Olympics
The diplomatic boycott is not a full one—meaning it wouldn't prevent U.S. athletes from competing in the Winter Games.
While Athletes Plan to Compete in China, Biden Considers Diplomatic Protest
Biden told reporters Thursday that a diplomatic boycott of the winter event is "something we're considering."
Xi Jinping to Cement His Authority at Key Meeting
At the sixth plenum in Beijing this week, the Chinese leader is expected to issue the ruling party's third resolution since it was founded a century ago.
Chinese Media Calls Biden Admin 'Most Incapable' in History Amid Tensions
The Chinese publication said "the U.S. will become a historic sinner that further undermines world unity" by backing Taiwan at the United Nations.
Evergrande's Biggest Lender Says Default Will Not Have 'Significant Impact'
Trying to dispel investor fears, some Chinese banks are disclosing what they are owed by the struggling real estate developer.
China's Housing Market Could Go Flat—What this Means for Beijing's Rule
"If the government can prevent a bubble that collapses, then that just leaves people in a good position," David Dollar, an expert on the Chinese economy, said.
S&P Says Beijing Unlikely to Step in as Evergrande Steps Closer to Default
"We do not expect the government to provide any direct support to Evergrande," credit analysts from S&P Global Ratings wrote in a report.
Taiwan Accuses China of 'Weaponizing Trade' as Beijing Blocks Fruit Imports
"This hostile move violates international trade norms," said Taiwan's foreign minister, noting China wants to join the CPTPP trade bloc.
Chinese State Media Warns of Military Action if Taiwan Office Changes Name
"The Chinese mainland will have to take severe economic and military measures to combat the arrogance of the U.S. and the island of Taiwan."
Taiwan, Japan Urged to 'Stand Together' As China Threat Prompts Talks
A Taiwanese official says the ruling party did not hesitate when invited to hold unprecedented security talks with Japan to discuss mutual concerns about China.
China Hits Back at Kamala Harris Rebuke With 'America First' Jibe
China's Foreign Ministry used the chaotic imagery of the ongoing U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan to suggest Washington, D.C., had lost all credibility.
Here's How Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics Could be Moved or Postponed
The movement stems from allegations that China uses forced labor for a variety of consumer and industrial products sold overseas.
Germany Sends Warship to South China Sea
Germany is the latest country to enter the disputed waters that China claims as its own.
Xi Jinping Preps China for 'Military Struggle' Amid Afghan Security Concern
"The consolidation of national defense and a strong military must be accelerated," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
Hong Kong Police Probe Booing of Chinese Anthem at Olympics Screening
The crowd at APM mall in Kwun Tong chanted "We are Hong Kong" as a medal was handed out on screen.