China

15:10

Climate change

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China prompting nearly two million evacuations to safety, threatens days of rain

Typhoon Bavi, the strongest storm to hit the eastern coast of mainland China this year, brought heavy rain, strong winds, flooding and landslides after making landfall in Zhejiang province on Sunday. More than 2.8 million people were evacuated to safety ahead of the storm.

16:21

Typhoon in China

China issues highest rainstorm alert as Typhoon Bavi approaches

China has maintained its highest-level rainstorm warning after Typhoon Bavi made landfall on the country's eastern coast, urging large-scale evacuations and emergency preparations across several provinces amid fears of severe flooding and landslides

05:00

World News

China is creating a billion-dollar startup almost every three days

China's technology sector is producing billion-dollar startups at its fastest pace in nearly five years, with artificial intelligence and robotics driving a new wave of investment that is reshaping the country's innovation economy.

18:14

China-North Korea

Xi urges China and North Korea to deepen ties amid global instability

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged China and North Korea to strengthen cooperation and maintain "strategic resolve" amid what he described as growing global instability. He made the remarks during talks with North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song in Beijing on Friday.

16:37

Shein

China clears Shein for Hong Kong IPO after failed U.S. and London bids

China has approved fast-fashion retailer Shein's long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, clearing the way for the company to pursue a stock market listing after previous attempts in the U.S. and London failed.

12:58

China

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China has successfully tested an experimental rocket recovery system using a net attached to an offshore platform, marking a major step in its efforts to develop reusable rockets and compete with U.S. space technology.

09:55

Extreme Weather

Looming Super Typhoon Bavi triggers flight cancellations across East Asia

Dozens of flights have been cancelled across East Asia as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches China. The typhoon, which has maximum sustained winds of 162 kph (100mph), is nearing a remote chain of Japanese islands, east of Taiwan on Friday.  

20:02

Fire incident

At least 28 killed in China shoe factory fire as workers trapped

At least 28 people have died after a fire tore through a shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping hundreds of workers inside the multi-storey building. Authorities said more than 200 people escaped, while others were unable to get out before the blaze spread.

19:38

World News

Eastern China braces for Super Typhoon Bavi after deadly week of storms

It has been a punishing week for large parts of China, and forecasters warn the worst may not be over. After Typhoon Maysak left a trail of destruction and at least 23 people dead, Super Typhoon Bavi is now threatening the country's eastern coast.

00:23

Middle East Conflict

U.S. strikes Iran again after ceasefire effort collapses

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".

15:08

Severe weather

China braces for more flooding as second tropical cyclone in a week set to hit

Flooding across parts of China is expected to worsen as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches the country's coast this weekend, becoming the second tropical cyclone to strike the country in a week. Authorities have warned that more provinces could be affected.

19:49

Missile Test

Australia and Solomon Islands condemn China missile test in Pacific

Australia and the Solomon Islands have pledged to strengthen bilateral ties while condemning China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific, warning that the launch risks undermining regional stability.

14:55

World News

China and Russia launch annual Joint Sea-2026 naval drills in the Yellow Sea

Chinese and Russian warships have begun their annual Joint Sea-2026 naval exercise in the Yellow Sea, before a planned joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean.

13:31

Extreme weather

Deadly tornadoes kill 11 in central China as more extreme weather looms

At least 11 people have been killed after two tornadoes swept through central China's Hubei province, causing widespread damage as the country braces for more extreme weather in the coming days.

11:01

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 7 July 2026

Start your day informed with the AnewZ Morning Brief. Here are the top stories for the 7th of July, covering the latest developments you need to know. 

09:48

Severe weather

At least eight dead as severe storms batter China

Severe storms in central China’s Hubei province have left at least eight people dead, state media reported on Tuesday.

13:58

View from Kazakhstan

China opens new rail freight route to Turkmenistan as Central Asia trade surges

China has launched a new direct rail freight route to Turkmenistan, expanding its transport links with Central Asia as trade and investment across the region continue to grow. The service will carry Chinese industrial and consumer goods to the Caspian region.

13:32

China

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

China's military has carried out a missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism from several regional governments despite Beijing describing the launch as part of its regular military training programme.

10:46

Australia and Fiji

Australia and Fiji sign landmark defence pact

Australia and Fiji signed a landmark defence alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked. The Ocean of Peace Alliance marks Fiji's first-ever alliance. 

13:18

View from China

India and China reopen an Himalayan mountain pass after six years

For the first time in six years, Indian traders are crossing through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas into Tibet to do business.

12:51

China Taiwan Tension

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, drawing protest from Taipei

China said on Saturday it had launched a coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, prompting a strong protest from Taipei, which accused Beijing of illegally expanding its authority and undermining regional stability.

19:06

EU on China-Russia Ties

Germany summons China's ambassador over reports of Russian military training in China

Germany has requested urgent talks with China's ambassador following reports that Chinese authorities trained Russian soldiers, adding fresh strain to relations between Beijing and Europe amid the war in Ukraine.

05:12

China Europe Dumping

EU launches investigation into Chinese battery 'dumping' allegations

The European Commission has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of primary alkaline manganese dioxide batteries from China after receiving a complaint from German manufacturer Varta Consumer Batteries.

15:31

Investigation

Beijing identifies pilot after deadly crash into city's tallest tower

Authorities in Beijing have identified the pilot killed in last week's plane crash into the city's tallest building as a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, as officials sought to address growing speculation over the rare incident.