The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

Candidates for Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 differ on a key question: How should the self-governing island deal with mainland China?

Survey two months before presidential election reveals more than 80% of people think threat from Beijing has worsened

By starting in China, the committee may be trying to gather global support to present to nations so far backing Israel.

The WHO has asked China for more data on respiratory illnesses spreading in the north of the country

Reports that children’s hospitals in Beijing, Liaoning and other cities are ‘overwhelmed with sick children’.

Alert issued to global scientists as infection tears through schools in Beijing and Liaoning province

Fears South Korean court will impose harsh penalty on Kwon Pyong to appease Beijing as trial set to begin

Fijian leader ‘anticipates collaboration’ with Beijing on projects amid rising concern over China’s ambitions in Pacific

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his "deep concern" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about military cooperation between Russia and North Korea during a phone conversation, while also calling on Beijing to make a "significant contribution" to humanitarian aid provided by the United Nations to Palestinian civilians.

Security officials in Philippines warn against planned trip by dozens of boats, saying it risks stirring tensions with China

Former diplomat Hsiao Bi-khim formalises her run for vice president as the November 24 deadline for candidates looms.