The head of China’s central bank has sworn to expand the international use of the digital yuan as other nations switch to stablecoins away from CBDCs.
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Chinese student who drugged and raped 10 women in UK and China sentenced to life in prison
A serial rapist who was convicted of raping 10 women in the United Kingdom and China has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years.
A new coronavirus variant is spreading. A doctor explains what people should know
A new Covid-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus, represents about a third of new US Covid-19 cases. Dr. Leana Wen answers common questions about the new variant.
Nimbus: the Covid-19 variant that may cause ‘razor blade throat’
Other Covid-19 symptoms of any variant include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell. Experts have said there is not a major cause for concern with t …
David Sacks ‘warns’ US, says DeepSeek ‘proof’ China can advance AI chips despite restrictions
White House AI and crypto czar David Sacks warns that strict US chip export rules risk weakening America’s tech dominance and boosting Chinese rivals. He highlights the rapid progress of Chinese AI, …
The new coronavirus variant surging in China has arrived in the US. Here’s what to know about Nimbus
A new Covid-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus, represents about a third of new US Covid-19 cases. Dr. Leana Wen answers common questions about the new variant.
Haier Ranks First in Industry on the Top 50 2025 Chinese Global Brand Builders List, Maintains Top 10 Position for 9 Consecutive Years
Haier has once again secured the top position in the home appliance category on the prestigious Top 50 2025 Chinese Global Brand Builders List, jointly released by Google and Kantar BrandZ. This marks …
Top court helps resolve $10 million cross-border commercial dispute
Thanks to efforts by China’s top court, an international commercial dispute involving about $10 million was resolved through mediation Thursday, marking a mutually beneficial outcome for parties …
China is trying to win over Africa in the global trade war
Total trade between China and Africa was worth $296bn in 2024. Yet the value of what China exported west ($179bn) was much higher than what Africa sent east ($117bn). This year, partly as a result…
China soy sauce maker rises on Hong Kong debut
Shares in China’s top soy sauce maker Foshan Haitian ended slightly higher on its debut on Thursday (Jun 19) after raising US$1.3 billion in one of Hong Kong’s biggest initial public offerings (IPO) …
Xiaomi unit wins land tender in Beijing for EV manufacturing
A Xiaomi unit has won a tender to buy a plot of land in Beijing close to its existing car factory for 635 million yuan ($88 million), which it plans to use for a smart…
China learned a valuable lesson in US trade talks: the value of its leverage
US President Donald Trump may have touted the latest trade deal between the US and China as a win for America. But it’s Chinese leaders who have walked away with an extra spring in their…
China’s 618 shopping fest sets record, but daily spending slips
China’s largest mid-year shopping festival, 618, ended on Wednesday with record sales, though daily spending dropped amid an extended sales period aimed at enticing consumers to part with more of …
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