Chinese authorities
Coverage of Chinese authorities in the Nexus archive.
- China dam collapse: hundreds evacuated after typhoon rains breach Guangxi reservoir
A dam collapse in southern China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region caused by typhoon rains led to hundreds being evacuated. Floodwater breached a reservoir, threatening others in Hengzhou and Binyang county as Typhoon Maysak brought heavy rain and more bad weather. Chinese authorities ordered evacuations and rescue operations.
- Ex-HK bookseller Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam Wing-kee, a bookseller from Causeway Bay Books, was among five people who disappeared in 2015 and was detained by Chinese authorities. He later detailed his detention and died in Taiwan at age 70.
- Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, died in Taiwan. He was seized by Chinese authorities in 2015.
- China says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problems
Chinese authorities stated a 66-year-old man with mental health problems flew a small plane into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper. The incident occurred in the central business district on 26 June, with the official statement providing the most detailed account to date.
- Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say
The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing's tallest building wrote in his diary about 'ending his life', according to Chinese authorities aiming to address aviation security concerns.
- Pilot who hit Beijing’s tallest building wrote about ‘ending his life,’ Chinese authorities say
Chinese authorities reported that the pilot who crashed a small plane into Beijing's tallest building last week had written about 'ending his life' in his diary. The incident occurred at the city's tallest building.
- Citic Tower plane crash pilot ‘suffered from anxiety’
The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing’s tallest building had long suffered from anxiety and discussed 'ending his life' in his diaries, according to Chinese authorities. The crash occurred last Friday.
- India seeking to recover the body of an Everest climber known as ‘Green Boots’
India is seeking to recover the body of a climber known as 'Green Boots' from Mount Everest's northern route in Tibet, nearly three decades after his death in a 1996 storm. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police aims to hire specialists for the retrieval, but the operation depends on Chinese approval and favorable weather conditions.
- Shanghai court sentences five to prison over $29 million crypto forex scheme
A Shanghai court sentenced five individuals to prison for their involvement in a $29 million crypto forex scheme. Chinese authorities uncovered unusual transactions linked to a company that facilitated illegal overseas transfers via cryptocurrency in July 2024.
- Plane crash at Beijing’s tallest skyscraper kills pilot and injures 13, authorities say
A small plane crashed into a building in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others, according to Chinese authorities. The incident was reported on Saturday regarding an accident that occurred the previous day.
- Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say
A small plane crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people, according to Chinese authorities.
- Video shows gaping hole after small plane crashes into towering skyscraper
A small plane crashed into Beijing’s 108-story CITIC Tower, creating a large hole and prompting an emergency response. Chinese authorities implemented an information blackout, and no official details about the crash, pilot, or casualties have been released. Social media content escaped China’s internet restrictions but was later censored.
- 2 Japanese held in China over alleged rare earths smuggling
China has detained two Japanese nationals over alleged attempts to smuggle rare earth-related products. One was detained on May 18, and the other a week later, accused of violating Chinese laws governing restricted goods. Tokyo confirmed the detentions but provided no further details, citing privacy.
- China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars
Chinese authorities introduced draft regulations to address the misuse of subsidies by food-delivery platforms, banning practices such as market-disrupting subsidies and loss-selling. The proposed rules, open for public comment until July 17, aim to curb the sector’s intense competition.
- China moves to end ‘irrational’ food-delivery subsidies and the sector’s price wars
Chinese authorities introduced draft regulations to address the misuse of subsidies by food-delivery platforms, aiming to end market-disruptive practices like selling at a loss. The proposed rules, open for public comment until July 17, target irrational competition in the sector.
- UC Berkeley doctoral student accused of espionage, Chinese authorities say
A UC Berkeley doctoral student, who was a dissident from Myanmar and traveled to China for academic purposes, is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities.
- UC Berkeley doctoral student accused of espionage, Chinese authorities say
A UC Berkeley doctoral student, who was a dissident from Myanmar and traveled to China for academic purposes, is accused of espionage by Chinese authorities.
- US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage. The scholar has a history of activism in Myanmar.
- Chinese authorities pressure Beijing's Institut français to halt screenings of films featuring same-sex relationships
Chinese authorities have pressured the Institut français in Beijing to halt screenings of films featuring same-sex relationships. The incident occurred on April 4, 2023, in front of the Institut français.
- Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Chinese authorities have prohibited families of victims from visiting a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Relatives, part of the Tiananmen Mothers group, have historically held annual memorial visits, but police intensified restrictions this year. International figures like U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the censorship, while China's Foreign Ministry dismissed the criticism as interference.
- Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Chinese authorities are intensifying efforts to erase the memory of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. Police have warned families not to visit graves on the 37th anniversary of the event.
- Police warn families of Tiananmen crackdown dead not to visit graves on 37th anniversary
Chinese authorities have prohibited families of victims from visiting a Beijing cemetery on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. The Tiananmen Mothers group, which has held annual memorials for over 30 years, was denied access, with police increasing security in Beijing and Hong Kong to suppress commemorations.
- As pioneering Chinese web forum returns, authorities warn free speech has limits
Chinese authorities praised the return of Tianya, a pioneering web forum launched in 1999, which closed in April 2023 due to financial problems. They emphasized the need to balance free speech with responsibility as the forum reopens.
- China executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
Chinese authorities executed a man convicted of poisoning a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ adaptation over a professional dispute. The case is tied to the Netflix series based on the science fiction novel ‘The Three-Body Problem.’
- China mine blast: Search and investigation continue
An explosion in a Chinese coal mine killed at least 82 people and left two missing, prompting authorities to investigate 'serious breaches' of security regulations.
- Xi Urges Chinese Authorities to Curb Accidents After Mine Blast
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on authorities to reduce accidents following a mine blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi, Shanxi province. The incident occurred on May 23, with rescue efforts underway at the site.
- Police dismantles 9 crypto scam centers, arrests 276 suspects
A joint operation by U.S. and Chinese authorities arrested 276 suspects and dismantled nine cryptocurrency investment fraud centers in a global crackdown on scams.
- Beijing Blocks Meta‑Manus Deal That’s Already Done | The China Show 4/28/2026
Chinese authorities in Beijing have blocked a completed business deal between Meta and Manus, despite the transaction already being finalized. The decision highlights regulatory interference in cross-border corporate agreements.