China will “not hesitate to start a war” and “smash to smithereens” any efforts to make Taiwan independent, China’s defence minister has warned his US counterpart. “If anyone dares to…

WHO report has said origins of virus are still unknown and recommended further investigation China has repeated its assertion the theory that the Covid-19 pandemic began with a leak from…

Thousands of Tesla Inc. workers in Shanghai will be able to return to their homes from Friday, exiting a factory bubble set up to maintain operations during the city’s recent…

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK petrol prices at fresh record Poundland: UK customers cut back on essentials DFS warns on profits as furniture orders fall…

Analysis: US to examine with fresh urgency easing reliance on China as pandemic disruptions expose global economic vulnerabilities Everyone has a story to tell about the supply chain problems that…

Cambodia says facilities at Ream naval base will not be for exclusive use of Chinese military, while Beijing denounces ‘malicious conjecture’ Cambodia and Beijing have denied a report that they…

Incentives aim to motivate the public as ‘threats’ from foreign intelligence agencies intensify, according to state media Chinese citizens can get rewards of more than 100,000 yuan (£12,000/US$15,000) and special…

As we face increased flooding, China’s sponge cities are taking a new course. But can they steer the country away from concrete megadams? After epic floods in India, South Africa,…

Reports of presence at Ream base on Gulf of Thailand would significantly expand its presence in Indo-Pacific A Cambodian naval base being constructed with the assistance of China will include…

The Miami Heat‘s former No. 2 overall pick from the 2008 Draft, Michael Beasley, hasn’t played in an NBA game since the 2018-2019 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but…