The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor.
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China-linked hackers impersonated US AI insiders as global race heats up
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China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank’s survey indicates.
Apple Intelligence approved in China with Alibaba Qwen AI model
China’s cyberspace regulator cleared Apple’s AI service, with Alibaba confirming its Qwen model will power the experience across Apple’s operating systems …
China Can’t Talk About Birth Rates Without Talking About Rural Pensions
The need to support elderly parents, particularly in rural areas, is an underappreciated factor in China’s declining birth rate.
China’s GDP growth miss signals mounting pressure for fiscal stimulus, and crypto markets are watching
China’s Q2 2026 GDP growth slowed to 4.3%, missing forecasts. Here’s why Beijing’s fiscal stimulus response matters for crypto and global risk assets.
China’s DeepSeek plans fresh fundraising at $74 billion valuation ahead of possible IPO
China’s DeepSeek plans a new funding round at a $74 billion valuation, aims to raise up to 50 billion yuan, and is considering a Shanghai IPO.
Beijing cracks down on AI companions
New rules ban virtual relationships for minors and restrict emotionally dependent chatbot services, reflecting China’s growing unease over AI intimacy. CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout has more.
China’s growth cools more than expected in second quarter
The country’s surging exports, buoyed by the artificial-intelligence boom, failed to compensate for a struggling domestic economy and sluggish consumer spending.
China’s economy grows at one of lowest rates in decades
China has unveiled one of its lowest quarterly growth rates in decades as pressure mounts on the world’s second-largest economy amid signs of weak consumer demand and falling in …
China’s DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say
HONG KONG/BEIJING, July 15 (Reuters) – Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland …
China’s Sinopec establishes four business units in major overhaul, officials say
Sinopec is launching a major internal restructuring, setting up new business units and relocating hundreds of staff, as the world’s biggest refiner seeks to lift profits amid flagging Chinese oil …
Empty Skyscrapers: China’s Property Slump Still Throttling Growth
The world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chinese port city of Tianjin for years.
China claims chip exports nearly doubled to $177 billion in the first half of 2026 as memory prices surged…
China exported 179.44 billion integrated circuits worth $177.28 billion in the first six months of 2026, an increase of more than 96% year on year by value, according to data released by the country’s …
