Shi Jiangtao

Despite frosty ties between the two countries, both leaders have personal messages to share face to face before Biden leaves White House, analysts say.

Beijing is under pressure to fill the leadership vacuum, but the world's largest carbon emitter is resisting calls to provide more funding

A statement by Xi Jinping over the volatile Korean peninsula signals China’s growing concern in the region, observers say.

Diplomatic upgrade with Kuala Lumpur could lead to a more united front from claimant countries in their dispute with Beijing, analysts say

China is deeply concerned about Ukraine war and ‘very grave' situation in Korean peninsula but may find its leverage tested, observers say

Patrols aimed to ‘resolutely safeguard' territorial sovereignty, China Coast Guard says, citing continued boosting of law enforcement

Patrols aimed to ‘resolutely safeguard’ territorial sovereignty, China Coast Guard says, citing continued boosting of law enforcement.

Unilateral move comes as Beijing faces headwinds both within and without, including fears about destabilising effect of incoming US leader

Analysts say the delay in moving Lu from Paris shows Beijing did not want to be seen giving in to outside pressure.

Beijing's moves to ease tensions with India, Japan and others appear to be part of strategy to avoid clash with Donald Trump's White House