Sources: BBC
Eleven people are killed and 13 others are reported missing during floods in Beijing, China. More than 50,000 people have been evacuated from the city. 2023-08-1
Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies within the next two months, following diplomatic talks in Beijing brokered by China. 2023-03-10
The United States accuses China of "a clear violation of sovereignty" after a suspected meteorological high altitude balloon is noted hovering over Montana. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postpones his official visit to Beijing, initially scheduled for February 5, in response to the incident. 2023-02-3
The International Paralympic Committee bans Russia and Belarus from competing in the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Beijing after initially announcing they would compete despite the invasion of Ukraine, taking part as "neutral countries". 2022-03-2
Australian foreign minister Marise Payne confirms that Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei, an anchor for the China Global Television Network, a state-controlled media broadcaster, has been detained in Beijing under "residential surveillance" since August 14. The Chinese foreign ministry has not cited a rationale behind her detention. 2020-08-31
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing for his fourth summit meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. 2019-01-8
Australia, the UK, France, and the United States, all issue security alerts for westerners in Sanlitun in the Chaoyang District of Beijing, a popular diplomatic and entertainment district. Chinese officials indicate they have taken appropriate measures in response to this information. 2015-12-24
A court in Beijing intends to hear artist and dissident Ai Weiwei, held and gagged on charges of tax evasion by the People's Republic of China. 2012-05-8
United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Beijing for high-level talks with the government of China. She also contacts dissident Chen Guangcheng. 2012-05-2
A severe sandstorm affecting northern parts of China hits the capital Beijing, with health authorities urging people to stay inside. 2010-03-20