The city that has reinvented itself across dynasties has no shortage of new must-see attractions in 2026. Here’s how to see the best of Beijing, from the Forbidden City to its hidden courtyards and alleyways.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Sen. Ted Cruz leads Senate resolution condemning Chinese Communist Party's persecution of Christians and demanding release of detained religious leaders.

National Geographic has released its annual list of destinations to visit in the year ahead. Here are the 25 places that made the cut.

In the Two Michelin Stars category, Blackswan, known for its contemporary French cuisine, and Lamdre, focused on vegetable-based dishes, were newly promoted. Jingji, King's Joy, Lu Shang Lu, and Shanghai Cuisine have maintained their two-star status.

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva lost her last appeal on Thursday in a doping case that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

The Trump Administration ramped up its pressure on Chinese tech firms on Monday by expanding restrictions imposed on certain companies to also cover their subsidiaries, a move that’s drawn the ire of Beijing as the two powers remain locked in a technology race.

An editorial in Global Times — a Chinese state-affiliated newspaper — suggested that deeper engagement between Chinese and Indian firms — through component supply, technology transfer, and production capacity collaboration — could accelerate India’s manufacturing goals.

"It's in the best interest of America to serve that China market. It's in the best interest of China to have the American technology," the Nvidia CEO said.