Headline News

Headline News

China Plus
Country China
Genres News
Language EN
Episodes 200
Latest 22.08.2026

Headline News from China Plus provides up-to-date news coverage on events happening in China and around the world. The podcast delivers concise news briefs to keep listeners informed on current affairs.

Episodes

  • Indonesian president meets Chinese ministers, eyes closer strategic cooperation 22.08.2026 4m
    The Indonesian president has met the Chinese foreign and defense ministers and called for stronger strategic cooperation, including in politics, the economy and technology.
  • US, Canada fail to reach trade deal as tariff tensions escalate 22.08.2026 4m
    The United States and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, with Washington announcing plans to impose 50-percent tariffs on certain Canadian imports.
  • Humanoid robots to compete in weightlifting, tug-of-war at sports event in Beijing 22.08.2026 4m
    More than 2,000 humanoid robots from 16 countries are competing under stricter autonomy rules at the World Humanoid Robot Games that will put their speed, strength and real-world skills to the test.
  • Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle 21.08.2026 4m
    Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes received a 10-match ban for striking Spain opponents moments after losing the World Cup final. FIFA also fined the Argentina football federation $321,000 for disciplinary breaches during the World Cup, including discriminatory chants from fans.
  • Chinese court accepts real estate developer Evergrande's liquidation case 21.08.2026 4m
    The development came a day after a court sentenced former Evergrande Group boss Xu Jiayin to life in prison after finding him and the enterprise guilty of illegally absorbing public deposits, fundraising fraud, and corporate bribery.
  • China sees strong growth in high-tech foreign investment in first seven months 21.08.2026 4m
    Chinese authorities say the country saw strong growth in foreign investment in high-tech industries in the first seven months of 2026. FDI in high-tech industries surged 32.7 percent to more than 182 billion yuan.
  • Chinese foreign minister calls for stronger all-round cooperation with Indonesia 21.08.2026 4m
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and Indonesia to strengthen all-round cooperation and build greater development synergy to jointly tackle risks and challenges.
  • Moscow urges Tokyo to stop whitewashing Japanese aggression in World War II 21.08.2026 4m
    Moscow has urged Tokyo to acknowledge Japan's aggression in World War II and stop attempts to whitewash its history. A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson also criticized Japan's push toward remilitarization.
  • China optimizes fiscal, financial policies to boost domestic demand: Finance Ministry 21.08.2026 4m
    A Finance Ministry official says China has adjusted its coordinated fiscal and financial policies to increase domestic demand. The new measures include expanding the scope of interest subsidies and raising the upper limit on quotas.
  • China, Switzerland complete FTA upgrade negotiations 21.08.2026 4m
    China and Switzerland have announced the completion of their Free Trade Agreement upgrade negotiations, signing a memorandum of understanding in Bern. The two sides committed to greater two-way openness in goods, services, investment, and rules.
  • First Chinese container ship arrives in Murmansk via Arctic Route 21.08.2026 4m
    A Chinese container ship has arrived at Russia's Murmansk port via the Northern Sea Route, marking the launch of regular container shipping between China and Russia's largest Arctic deep-water port. Officials hailed the milestone as a step forward for the "Polar Silk Road".
  • China expands private-sector access to satellite IoT services 20.08.2026 4m
    China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved Zhejiang Geespace to conduct a two-year commercial trial of satellite Internet of Things services, further opening the sector to private firms.
  • China and Indonesia look to strengthen ties beyond trade 20.08.2026 4m
    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is heading to Jakarta for a visit that marks a new chapter in China-Indonesia relations. Beyond trade and investment, both countries are now expanding cooperation into strategic areas.
  • Shanghai rolls out measures to boost property market 20.08.2026 4m
    Shanghai has introduced a series of measures to further support the property market, including lowering the minimum down payment for second-home purchases in suburban areas.
  • China urges US to repeal tariffs on drones, drone parts 20.08.2026 4m
    China has urged the United States to immediately repeal tariffs on drones and drone parts under Section 232, saying the measures harm Chinese businesses and disrupt global supply chains.
  • South Korean president calls for greater partnership with China 20.08.2026 4m
    South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for building a mutually beneficial partnership with China. He said closer strategic cooperation is conducive to the interests of the two countries as well as regional peace and stability.
  • China adds Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam to 240-hour visa-free transit program 20.08.2026 4m
    China has expanded its 240-hour visa-free transit policy to include Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, effective from Thursday. The scheme now covers 57 countries. Citizens of the two countries also qualify for the 30-day visa-free entry to Hainan Province, now open to 61 nations.
  • US national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history 19.08.2026 4m
    Data released by the Treasury Department shows the US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion US dollars for the first time in history. Debt held by the public stood at over 32.2 trillion, and intragovernmental holdings reached above 7.7 trillion.
  • Companies put on top robotics show at World Robot Conference in Beijing 19.08.2026 4m
    This year's World Robot Conference in Beijing has brought together more than 300 exhibitors, a 69 percent increase from last year, across four pavilions that cover robotics applications in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and emergency rescue.
  • Generators, water purifiers from China arrive in earthquake-hit Colombia 19.08.2026 4m
    The supplies from China will offer electricity, clean drinking water and shelter for the people affected in Colombia's magnitude 7.7 earthquake.

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