Despite strong export growth, China’s domestic economy faces significant challenges. Consumer spending saw a decline in May, with retail sales falling for the first time since late 2022. Consumer …
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As the US dismantles its global hegemony, will China step up?
China’s expanding influence is anchored in a network of partnerships, not alliances, says Tsinghua University’s Da Wei.
Shenzhen in China: From fishing village to 17 million people
Shenzhen has transformed from a small fishing village into one of the world’s most advanced technology hubs in just a few decades. This journey through China’s innovation capital explores how a city …
From Alo to Texas Chicken, foreign brands bet on China despite stiff rivalry
For premium and niche brands, China still represents a growth opportunity in a fast-changing consumer market Premium and niche foreign brands are entering or returning to China as they seek to unlock …
China’s domestic economy remains weak despite export boom, says Jefferies report
China’s economy shows a worrying trend: while exports are booming, especially in semiconductors, domestic demand is faltering. Consumer spending dipped in May, confidence remains low, and the crucial …
2026 Beijing World Reptiles Expo kicks off
People visit the 2026 Beijing World Reptiles Expo in Pinggu District, Beijing, capital of China, June 19, 2026. The event takes place here from June 19 to 21. Photo: Xinhua Children visit the 2026 …
China is counting its wins from the Iran war
When US and Israeli bombs first began falling on Iran at the end of February, China’s leaders were staring at the very real possibility of another friendly regime being decapitated, much like had …
Did Joe Biden’s ex-medical advisor Fauci fund China’s Wuhan Lab research behind Covid-19 outbreak? Tulsi Gabbard’s final act with ‘never-before-seen’ documents …
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has leveled serious accusations against Anthony Fauci, alleging he funneled US taxpayer money to a Chinese lab for risky coronavirus research.
China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases
By Solomon Cefai SINGAPORE, June 19 (Reuters) – China is stepping up scrutiny over exports of indium, leading some buyers to fear the niche metal, sought after for next-generation data centers, may be …
How China’s navy is tightening the noose on Taiwan
Beijing has built a near-constant naval presence around the island since the start of the decade, as it has stepped up efforts to bring it under its control.
US reveals concern that China now has top chip making tools
The Trump administration is reportedly concerned that a cutting-edge European chipmaking tool may have ended up in Beijing’s hands. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told semiconductor company ASML in a recent meeting that he worried one…
China’s threat to aging Americans is a national security issue, commissioners say
WASHINGTON – Members of a U.S.-China relations commission warned Wednesday that the risk Beijing poses to aging Americans is quickly becoming a national security threat. The warning came during a …
Anthony Fauci gave millions in taxpayer dollars to fund Wuhan lab research that sparked COVID, Tulsi Gabbard says
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declassified a trove of documents revealing how Dr. Anthony Fauci allegedly helped facilitate millions of taxpayer dollars to the Wuhan …
