An explosion caused by a suspected gas leak has ripped through a building in northern China, killing at least two people and injuring 26 others Source: At least 2 dead and dozens injured in a suspected gas explosion outside Beijing Category: International
By Laura Zhou Oil and gas drilling must not harm China’s interests and disputes should be ‘handled directly’ between rival claimants, foreign ministry says. Source: South China Sea: energy exploration should not involve countries outside the region, Beijing says
By Brian Wong Lai’s comments triggered by former US vice-president Mike Pence’s speech in 2018, where American leader accused China of expanding interests on US soil, court hears. Source: Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai hailed US for antagonising Beijing and said it was right time for Washington’s ‘full-scale war’ on Xi administration, court hears