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Xinhua News Agency

Xinhua News Agency is the official state-run news agency in China, distributing official news, updates and information related to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the Chinese government. Xinhua has correspondents and journalists in China and around the world, offering multilingual news coverage in various formats. It is headquartered in Beijing.

Chairman / President

Fu Hua

CEO / Managing Director

Lv Yansong

Industry

News

Website

m.news.cn

Headquarters address

No 57, Xuanwumen West Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China

Year founded

1931

China has launched a nationwide campaign to combat the illegal use of drones. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

Crime in China

China arrests 16 in drone hacking cases, vowing ‘clean skies’ crackdown

Beijing says suspects helped others bypass flight restrictions, posing risks to national security.

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Japan

Japan’s new spy agency: a shield against China or ‘militarist surveillance’?

12 May 2026 - 3:40PMvideocam

China’s Communist Party

Could hair or cosmetics be make-or-break for China’s would-be civil servants?

25 Apr 2026 - 6:02PMvideocam

Stock Connect

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

24 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM

An electronic board is seen at the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange in Brazil. Photo: AFP

China energy security

China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy

Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude.

21 Apr 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Iran

Iran reimposes shipping restrictions on Strait of Hormuz

The waterway has ‘returned to its previous state’, Tehran says, accusing Washington of banditry and maritime piracy.

19 Apr 2026 - 1:21AMvideocam

Taiwan

Xi stresses ‘patience’ on Taiwan reunification in talks with opposition leader

In rare meeting, Communist Party chief said resolving cross-strait issues would take time, according to Cheng Li-wun and delegation member.

16 Apr 2026 - 4:05PMvideocam

Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and Communist Party leader Xi Jinping meet in Beijing on Friday. Photo: Xinhua

China debt

China publicly criticises fiscal spending by ‘imprudent’ local governments

Amid belt-tightening drive, spotlight falls on projects deemed not in the public interest, including millions of yuan spent on promotional songs.

15 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM

China-Africa relations

War of words: China and the US battle it out for African hearts and minds

Rivalry between two global superpowers spills into the media as East meets West head-on in a clash of narratives to win over the continent.

12 Apr 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Communist Party politics

Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty? An industry regulator thinks so

A national watchdog says there should be more to productions than physical appearances.

5 Apr 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Zhang Linghe’s portrayal of a warrior in the costume drama Pursuit of Jade earned him the nickname of the “foundation-wearing general”. Photo: Handout

Japan

Japan races to limit fallout from Chinese embassy break-in

Chinese state media seized on the breach as proof of Japan’s militarism and ‘rampant far-right ideology’.

1 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM

A policeman stands guard at an entrance to the Chinese embassy in Tokyo on March 25. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong politics

New constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse to lead Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Former environment permanent secretary appointed to post after city leader John Lee nominated her, citing Tse’s 38 years in government.

30 Mar 2026 - 9:53PM

China-Latin America relations

As Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, China has ‘very limited options’

Any response from Beijing is likely to be constrained to diplomatic opposition and humanitarian aid, according to analysts.

19 Mar 2026 - 12:30PMvideocam

China manufacturing

China to help Cuba with solar energy amid US oil blockade and total power outage

Beijing will ‘intensify its support’ to Havana after around 10.9 million people were left without power amid an ongoing energy crisis.

18 Mar 2026 - 7:30PMvideocam

People gather during a blackout as Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed, according to the country’s grid operator, leaving about 10.9 million people without power amid a US-imposed oil blockade. Photo: Reuters

China-Middle East relations

How will China adjust Israel ties as US-led strikes on Iran reshape Middle East?

Beijing is unlikely to abandon ‘balanced diplomacy’ in the region despite killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, analysts say.

4 Mar 2026 - 12:12AMvideocam

Men inspect the ruins of a police station on Tuesday in Tehran, Iran. Photo: AP

China’s Communist Party

Why is the Communist Party warning cadres about their performance?

The party’s new governance campaign comes at a critical time for the ruling body and the country.

26 Feb 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

China-North Korea relations

China congratulates North Korea on party conclave, vows to work together: Xinhua

Message from Communist Party of China’s Central Committee lauds Workers’ Party for helping to develop North Korean economy, improving lives.

20 Feb 2026 - 7:27PMvideocam

Guangzhou

Why ‘ghosts’ are most dangerous foes in China’s cutthroat civil service exams

A bizarre case of inflating applicant numbers to deter potential job candidates has become a national talking point.

20 Feb 2026 - 4:53PMvideocam

In China, hundreds or even thousands of applicants may vie for a position that offers a light workload alongside strong career prospects. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

China’s Communist Party

Beware of ‘political swindlers’, China’s cadres warned ahead of leadership change

Communist Party’s anti-corruption agencies say there is still a danger of graft in the promotion process.

13 Feb 2026 - 8:10PMvideocam

Science

China sends fourth ‘Shenlong’ reusable spacecraft mission into orbit

Programme for ‘peaceful use of outer space’ launched in 2020 is seen as potential rival to US Space Force’s X-37B.

7 Feb 2026 - 8:30PMvideocam

China-Middle East relations

Israel’s China envoy calls to deepen historical ties in rare media outreach

Eli Belotserkovsky’s article comes amid global buzz over Trump’s Board of Peace and months after closer media ties pledge with Xinhua head.

1 Feb 2026 - 7:29PMvideocam

Eli Belotserkovsky, Israel’s ambassador to China, has written a Chinese-language article for state news agency Xinhua. Photo: Handout

South China Sea

China patrols around Scarborough Shoal, days after US-Philippine drills

‘Combat readiness patrols’ meant to counter ‘infringement and provocative actions’, PLA Southern Theatre Command says.

31 Jan 2026 - 9:19PMvideocam

H-6K bombers armed with anti-ship missiles took part in the patrols, according to Chinese state media. Photo: CCTV

History

His mother stuffed zebras. He broke the biggest story in Macau’s history

Having moved from colonial conflicts in Africa to the mean streets of the Pearl River Delta, Gonçalo César de Sá has witnessed Macau’s modern history.

28 Jan 2026 - 2:58PM

China stock market

Labubu maker Pop Mart rallies as new toy, state media spotlight spark confidence

Pop Mart CEO’s rare state media remarks and a hit collectible boost shares as China’s consumer stocks gain momentum.

23 Jan 2026 - 2:15PM

JD.com

Burglary of JD.com warehouse in France prompts investigation, speculation

The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France.

24 Dec 2025 - 5:30PMvideocam

A worker sorts packages for delivery at a JD.com warehouse in Beijing. Photo: AFP

China’s Communist Party

Fall of Ming dynasty has ignited controversy online – and China has weighed in

Oversimplified discourse on Ming, Qing dynasties risks slide into ‘narrow, Han-centric nationalism’, Zhejiang authorities warn.

23 Dec 2025 - 3:59PMvideocam

The “1644 perspective” that frames the Ming dynasty as a golden age of prosperity and advancement has been widely shared on China’s social media. Photo: Handout

US-China relations

‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification?

Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent.

23 Dec 2025 - 3:43PMvideocam

China jobs

China’s youth-unemployment rate eases to 16.9% as graduates settle for less

Job market remains plagued by a mismatch between skills and vacancies, pushing more graduates towards blue-collar jobs or gig work.

18 Dec 2025 - 4:24PMvideocam

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