Beijing 2008 and 2022: China’s ambitious Olympic projects
Since the creation of the modern Olympic Games in 1896, the competition to be selected as the host city has been fierce. Cities vie with innovation and resources to stand out and…
China struggles with extreme rain and heat
In China, millions of people are trying to cope with two types of extreme weather. Flooding from heavy rains has killed at least four people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate…
The Moon: Breaking down China’s historic lunar mission
The Chang'e-6 lunar probe landed in China's northern region of Inner Mongolia on Tuesday. The successful end of the nearly two-month-long mission is a boost for China, which is the first country…
Energy, agriculture, infrastructure key areas for cooperation with China says Nigerian Foreign Minister
Energy, agriculture, infrastructure key areas for cooperation with China says Nigerian Foreign Minister…
Australia, China work to mend torn trade ties amid rush for lithium
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia seeking to repair relations after a diplomatic spat between the two countries triggered punitive tariffs. While in Australia, he will visit a Chinese-controlled lithium processing plant,…
Who benefits from China’s surveillance technology?
Uganda's government purchased Chinese surveillance cameras. They're part of Huawei's Safe City program. Digital activists say the government is also using the technology to keep an eye on the opposition.…
Taiwan tensions soar: China stages live-fire drills after new leader’s inauguration
DWs Taipei bureau chief Tsou Tzung-Han analyzes China's aggressive military maneuvers and the potential for further escalation following Taiwan's new president's call for peace.…
Tensions rise with China over US aid bill for Taiwan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Beijing aimed to stabilize relations between the two superpowers. But tensions over Taiwan remain, with Washington pledging more than $8 billion in security assistance…
China-Russia trade ties evolve amid Ukraine war, US sanctions
Vladimir Putin hails 80 joint investment projects on his state visit to Beijing, as Xi Jinping walks a fine line between maintaining trade with Russia and avoiding harsh Western sanctions.…
Putin thanks Xi for China’s initiatives on Ukraine
During a state visit to Beijing, the Russian president said he was "grateful" for Chinese efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.…
Vladimir Putin’s state visit to China: Deepening military and economic ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up his two-day visit to China, where he and his counterpart Xi Jinping pledged a "new era of strategic partnership". The two leaders had tea together…