Stories from Beijing · China

China has defended its global security initiatives and governance, said their role in addressing worldwide challenges. China is seeing renewed engagement from businesses, but lingering regulatory hurdles and geopolitical tensions remain. The British Chamber of Commerce in China commented on the situation. China has defended its policies regarding entry for New Zealand citizens, stating adherence to sovereignty and territorial integrity. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning affirmed China's policy on the matter.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the expulsion of a New York Times reporter.

The company is adapting its PC and mobile platforms for the new fee structure. The service will update related functions at the Force conference around the same time. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch Starlink Group 17-47 on June 3.

AI funding in China jumped to over 110 billion yuan in the first three months of 2026. Bulgaria is becoming a world leader in artificial intelligence with the new BG GPT developed by INSAIT. This positions Bulgaria as a player in the global AI landscape.

During a summit in Beijing, Donald Trump personally asked Xi Jinping for assistance in ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump sought to leverage Beijing's influence over Moscow for the resolution.

China is increasing its imports of gallium and other critical raw materials. This move could impact global supply chains for semiconductors. The reasons for the increased import volume are currently unclear. These rare earth elements are critical for semiconductor manufacturing. The imports are part of China's resource management strategy.

Gu Songfen, a member of the Chinese Communist Party, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and a renowned aircraft aerodynamicist, passed away in Beijing on May 31, 2026. He was known for his contributions to China's aviation industry.

China has formally argued against any foreign intervention in the Taiwan issue. China has voiced strong opposition to any foreign intervention in matters concerning Taiwan. The government said that Taiwan is an internal affair and warned against external interference. The broadcast did not specify which countries China was addressing or the context of the intervention concerns.

The Long March 12B rocket successfully launched its Demo Flight (SpaceSail Polar Group #10) on June 1, 2026, at 08:40:00Z. Starlink Group 10-43 is set for 08:02:00 UTC, followed by Starlink Group 17-47 at 14:00:00 UTC. The launch will take place from Pad A.

China has expressed strong disapproval of Japan's decision to send military personnel to support Ukraine through NATO. This comes amid accusations that Beijing is actively collaborating with Russia in the invasion of Ukraine.