Lavrov accuses West of 'Russophobia' at United Nations Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov bitterly criticized Western nations over the Ukraine war, telling the United Nations that the US and its allies sought to … World • 24 Sep
US and Chinese ministers meet as Taiwan tensions rise Senior diplomats from the United States and China began a meeting today with tensions high after a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy … World • 23 Sep
Drought 'red alert' declared at China's largest lake The central Chinese province of Jiangxi has declared a water supply "red alert" for the first time after the Poyang freshwater lake, the country's biggest, … Climate Change • 23 Sep
China leaves key lending rates unchanged China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged at a monthly fixing today, as expected. Business • 20 Sep
US will defend Taiwan if Chinese invade - Biden In his strongest comments yet on Taiwan, US President Joe Biden has said that the US will defend the self-governing island in the event of … China • 19 Sep
China marks first monkeypox infection Mainland China has reported its first imported monkeypox case, marking its first known infection of the disease amid the recent global outbreak of the virus. Health • 17 Sep
China's economy perks up but dogged by property crisis China's economy showed surprising resilience in August, with faster-than-expected growth in factory output and retail sales shoring up a fragile recovery, but a deepening property … Business • 16 Sep
Putin acknowledges China's concerns over Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he understood China's Xi Jinping had concerns about the situation in Ukraine, a surprise acknowledgement of friction with Beijing … World • 15 Sep
China and Russia set to strengthen ties at key summit The world's eyes will be on Uzbekistan today, where China's President Xi Jinping is expected to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines … World • 15 Sep
Oil eases after bearish US economic data Oil prices eased today, reversing earlier gains, as US consumer prices unexpectedly rose in August, giving cover for the US Federal Reserve to deliver another … Business • 13 Sep
Oil prices rise as supply uncertainty mounts Oil prices rose today as Iranian nuclear talks appeared to hit obstacles and an embargo on Russian oil shipments loomed, with tight supply struggling to … Business • 12 Sep
China's consumer, producer inflation slows in August China's consumer prices rose at a slower-than-expected pace in August while the rate of producer inflation hit an 18-month low, reflecting an economy plagued by … Business • 09 Sep
Russia's Sberbank on track to profitability, says CEO Russia's top lender Sberbank is on track to profitability and expects positive results this year, CEO Herman Gref said today, as the Russian banking sector … Business • 07 Sep
China logs hottest August since records began - report China has logged its hottest August since records began, state media reported today. World • 06 Sep
US announces $1.1bn arms package for Taiwan The United States announced a new $1.1bn (€1.1bn) package of arms to Taiwan, vowing to keep boosting the island's defences as tensions soar with China. World • 03 Sep
Asia's factory activity slumps on China's Covid curbs Asia's factory activity slumped in August as China's zero Covid curbs and cost pressures continued to hurt businesses, surveys showed today, darkening the outlook for … Business • 01 Sep
Oil drops on fears over weak demand, China Covid curbs Oil prices dropped this morning, as investors were worried that aggressive interest rate hikes from global policymakers would slow economies and dent fuel demand, while … Business • 01 Sep
5 key allegations in Xinjiang report A UN investigation into China's treatment of Muslim minorities in its vast Xinjiang region has reported torture, sexual abuse and possible crimes against humanity, but … World • 01 Sep
Torture claims against Uyghurs in China 'credible' - UN China's "arbitrary and discriminatory detention" of Uyghurs and other Muslims in the country's Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity, the outgoing UN human rights … Asia • 01 Sep
China factory activity extends declines on heat, Covid China's factory activity extended declines in August as new Covid infections, the worst heatwaves in decades and an embattled property sector weighed on production, suggesting … Business • 31 Aug
Brent crude falls 4.6% on recession fears Brent crude futures for October settlement fell 4.6%to $100.28 a barrel, after climbing 4.1% yesterday, the biggest increase in more than a month. Business • 30 Aug
Covid-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing Millions of people in areas surrounding China's capital were ordered into lockdown, with authorities doubling down on efforts to contain Covid-19 ahead of a key … Coronavirus • 30 Aug
Torrential rain forecast for parts of drought-hit China Teams of drillers are building wells to fight a devastating drought sweeping parts of China, while a southwestern region that saw scorching temperatures this month … World • 29 Aug
Two US Navy warships sail through Taiwan Strait Two United States warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the American navy has said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills … World • 28 Aug
Drought hits half of China in worst heatwave on record A crippling drought exacerbated by a record heatwave has now spread out across half of China and has reached the normally frigid Tibetan Plateau, according … World • 25 Aug
