The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday that world powers should help Russia and Ukraine re-start direct negotiations during a visit to Beijing branded a "peace mission" by the European leader.

Hungarian PM Orban's diplomatic engagements with China and Russia amid Ukraine conflict raise concerns in Europe and NATO.

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban was in Beijing on Monday for a visit he branded as a "Peace mission 3.0" after recent trips to Moscow and Kyiv.

The European Union has slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric car imports because of "unfair" state subsidies, despite Beijing's warnings the move would unleash a trade war. But company reps in both China and Europe are critical of the steps.

A string of visa issues and access roadblocks for diplomats and journalists have raised questions about Australia's influence in the Pacific nation of Kiribati.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo warned in April that 60% of all mature chips coming into the market will come from China.

Ministry will discuss investigation into claims that European producers are selling goods below market rates

Beijing says several Chinese citizens missing after attack

The EU has long talked about unfair competition from China. After a nine-month probe, Brussels announced additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, establishing that those cars have benefited heavily from “unfair subsidies”, which pose a threat electric vehicle producers in Europe. Beijing has accused the EU of “naked protectionism” which…

Higher levies on Chinese EV imports to come into force despite carmakers’ fears of retaliation