Xi Jinping seems to believe that only his continued rule can secure China’s rise. But as he ages, choosing a successor will become riskier and more difficult.
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Fall in China’s exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears
China’s exports of rare earth magnets fell in September, reigniting fears that the world’s top supplier could wield its dominance over a component key for U.S. defence firms and makers of items from …
China’s Global Network of Shipping Ports Is Too Big for Trump to Unravel
US officials claim that Chinese-run ports are helping Beijing to gather intelligence. Ports in Greece, Nigeria and Sri Lanka have welcomed Chinese warships, while China’s first overseas military base, in the tiny African nation of…
China’s Q3 GDP growth slows to one-year low in test of long-term policy plans
China’s economic growth slowed to the weakest pace in a year in the third quarter, as a property crisis and trade tensions hurt demand, leaving policymakers with the daunting challenge of rebalancing GDP drivers towards…
Hong Kong set for IPO flurry with Sany Heavy Industry leading the charge
Shares of China’s biggest construction machinery manufacturer will debut on October 28, alongside three other new stocks.
As China drafts its next 5-year plan, is GDP still the magic number?
With the fourth plenum set to outline China’s long-term plans, analysts consider more benchmarks than GDP for ‘high-quality development’ era.
China says economy grew at slowest pace in a year in third quarter
BEIJING – China’s economic growth slipped below 5 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, official data showed on Oct 20, matching forecasts but marking the slowest pace in a year.
China Home Prices Drop Faster Even as Top Cities Ease Rules
China’s home prices fell more steeply in September, despite recent easing measures introduced by major cities to revive the struggling property market.
Why Beijing still loves its five-year plans
US President Donald Trump urged his Ukrainian counterpart to accept Russia’s war terms during Friday’s volatile White House meeting, and five-year plans still have a place in Chinese politics despite …
Australian government expresses ‘concerns’ to Beijing after ‘unsafe’ interaction with PLA fighter jet in South China Sea
Richard Marles told Sky News “We have made representations to the Chinse embassy here in Canberra and indeed our embassasy had made representations in Beijing.” “Clearly the safety of our defence …
Lower Tariffs on China? Trump Says It Comes With a Catch – Beijing Must Deliver
President Trump indicated a willingness to reduce tariffs on China if Beijing makes can do “things” in return, amidst ongoing trade tensions. , World News, Times Now …
Winter could arrive early for Beijing as cold spell continues
Beijing is bracing for an early winter, as temperatures in the capital dropped below freezing on Monday — weeks ahead of the seasonal average — prompting cold wave alerts and warnings of a prolonged …
What to know about the meeting where China’s ruling Communist Party maps its goals
One of China’s most important meetings begins Monday, as its top leader Xi Jinping and other ruling Communist Party elites gather to map the country’s goals for the next five years …
