China’s foreign exchange reserves fell more than expected in September, official data showed on Saturday, as the U.S. dollar rose against other major currencies. China’s reserves – the world’s largest – fell $45 billion to…
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U.S. lawmakers led by Senate Majority Leader Schumer arrive in China on first such visit since 2019
A delegation of U.S. lawmakers led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has arrived in China on Saturday in the first congressional visit to the country since 2019.
COVID-19, Xiaomi and Vivo, farmers’ protest: What Delhi Police FIR reveals about NewsClick’s China links
The Delhi Police have accused NewsClick of publishing ‘paid news’ to criticise the Centre’s policies. The FIR also alleges that Xiaomi and Vivo through the ‘illegal infusion of funds’ were involved in …
China’s cross-border trips during Golden Week holiday recover to 85% of pre-pandemic level
China’s inbound and outbound trips surged during the eight-day Golden Week holiday this year, official data showed on Saturday, recovering to 85% of their pre-pandemic level but lower than an earlier government estimate.
Talks for AI, data-sharing with China hand Beijing potentially vital tool for control, experts warn
The lack of access to proper infrastructure and data sets threatens to create a stratified and Balkanized international landscape with the emergence of AI.
US fears Canada-India row over Sikh activist’s killing could upend strategy for countering China
The Biden administration is nervously watching an ongoing dispute between Canada and India. Some officials are concerned it could upend the U.S. strategy toward the Indo-Pacific that is directed at blunting China’s influence.
China’s cross-border trips beat pre-pandemic level during Golden Week holiday
China’s inbound and outbound trips surged during the eight-day Golden Week holiday this year, official data showed on Saturday, beating pre-pandemic levels but lower than an earlier government …
China hosts final cultural performance for Asian Games
Audiences were treated to a dynamic range of cultural shows as Hangzhou Asian Games hosted its final performance in the Athletes’ Village on Thursday (October 5).
China’s genetically modified giant-rice harvest feeds Beijing’s narrative on food-security drive
Experimental rice strain reaches twice as tall as ordinary strains, and its creators say it is more resistant to pests and flooding. It also grows in challenging conditions.
China warns of big waves, wind and rain as Typhoon Koinu approaches
China warned on Saturday of big waves, heavy rain and strong wind as Typhoon Koinu approaches the southern province of Guangdong and Hainan island.
Former US Intelligence Officer Charged with Trying to Give Classified Defense Information to China
A former U.S. Army intelligence officer has been charged with attempting to provide classified defense information to the Chinese security services during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic — …
Ex-US soldier accused of spying for China searched ‘Can you be extradited for treason’: feds
A former US soldier charged with trying to share classified information with Beijing may have worked in intelligence – but his foiled plan was anything but.
Ancient building foundation site discovered in Beijing
A large building foundation site has been discovered in the ruins of Zhongdu, the capital city of the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), in Beijing, said the Beijing