The Latest Breaking News from China

Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse - last seen in 1966. And this year's celebrations have an unlikely, Harry Potter-themed mascot. Here's why.

Since the 70s, China has turned around its economy – these are the lessons Starmer must take note of, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first call since November

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?

When Elon Musk commented “The balance of power is changing” on a chart comparing global economic growth, it triggered a sharp global reaction. The question many began asking was simple yet provocative: Is India now economically stronger than the United States? The short answer is nuanced. India has not overtaken…

China’s Xi Jinping held a video call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral ties and exchange strategies and views on current geopolitical tensions. The call between the two allies came just before President Xi held a wide-ranging phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Trump said he held an “excellent” phone call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday where the pair discussed many things, from trade to the war in Ukraine. Topping the agenda of their talks was the situation in Iran, as Washington continues to urge countries to isolate Tehran.

Industry bigger than all but seven world economies, and accounts for more than third of China’s economic growth

Soybeans are trading with 25 to 30 cent gains at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 27 cents higher at $10.27 1/2. Soymeal futures are $3.40 to $3.80 higher, with Soy Oil futures up 10 to 109 points. A phone call between President Trump and China’s President...

The New Start nuclear arms control treaty has expired, opening up the way for a period of great power uncertainty and the possibility of a new arms race.

Draco Malfoy, the scheming schoolboy who served as Harry Potter's rival in J K Rowling's fantasy series has emerged as an unlikely mascot for China's Lunar New Year celebrations, according to Reuters.