07:36
China

China bars U.S. patent official from leaving country

The U.S. State Department says Beijing has blocked a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office employee who was visiting relatives in China from leaving the country, prompting high-level talks to secure the official’s return.

18:09
Meeting

China confirms Xi meeting with EU's von der Leyen, Costa

China confirmed on Monday that it will host a high-level summit with the European Union in Beijing this week to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. The summit aims to address ongoing trade disputes amid global trade uncertainties.

07:00
China car industry

China to ban resale of 'zero-mileage' cars within six months

China is set to prohibit the resale of new cars within six months of registration, aiming to end the practice of inflating sales through so-called 'zero-mileage' used vehicles and restore transparency in the competitive auto market.

07:15
China-Pakistan

Top Chinese, Pakistani diplomats discuss CPEC progress

During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin on Wednesday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss the ongoing developments of the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

01:41
Middle corridor

First freight trains from China to Türkiye depart via the Middle Corridor

Two freight trains departed from the Chinese cities of Chongqing and Chengdu bound for Europe via Türkiye on the 9 July marking the first direct rail shipment under the new regular freight service along the Middle Corridor, according to the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure.

15:00
Azerbaijan & China

Azerbaijan-China visa-free travel deal enters into force

A mutual visa exemption agreement between Azerbaijan and China took effect on Wednesday (16 July), allowing ordinary passport holders to travel without a visa for short stays. The move marks a milestone in bilateral relations, strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties.

11:00
SCO in China

SCO summit scheduled to take place in China in late August

Leaders from more than 20 countries and senior officials from 10 international organizations are planning to attend the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced.

09:39
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 16th July, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for 16th July, covering the latest developments you need to know.

23:00
U.S. sanctions

NATO chief urges Brazil, China, India to rethink Russia ties

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is warning that major economies like Brazil, China, and India could face serious consequences if they continue trading with Russia, as the U.S. steps up pressure with fresh sanctions and weapons support for Ukraine.

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