The Latest Breaking News from Beijing

A former aide to New York governors is accused of being a Chinese spy, engaging in espionage activities to advance Beijing's agenda.

Beijing’s detractors claim it lures in African countries with big loans, but the continent’s leaders also have a choice.

As the representatives of over 50 African countries meet this week in Beijing for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation or FOCAC, Charles Pellegrin and his guests take a closer look at the relationship between China and Africa and what it means in terms of opportunities for economic growth and development…

United States climate envoy John Podesta said on Friday that plans were moving forward for a summit with China on reducing emissions of methane and other highly polluting non-CO2 gases.

Beijing is no longer allowing foreigners to adopt Chinese children, except in the case of blood relatives.

China's years of splashing cash on big-ticket infrastructure projects in Africa may be over, analysts say, with Beijing seeking to shield itself from risky, indebted partners on the continent as it grapples with a slowing economy at home.

The case shows China is trying to directly influence U.S. politics in line with its interests, even at the local level.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting a major summit in Beijing this week, gathering African leaders to discuss cooperation in infrastructure, energy and education. Focac is the largest event in the city since the Covid pandemic, with China aiming to strengthen its already dominant trade and investment ties with Africa.…

The arrest of Linda Sun sheds light on China's efforts to influence U.S. politics through covert tactics at the local level.

The decision by New York prosecutors to charge a former aide to the New York governor this week with acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government has raised concerns about China’s efforts to influence U.S. politics

China's growing influence in Africa highlighted at Beijing summit, focusing on economic partnerships and political alignment.