The People’s Bank of China has led the charge as central banks in emerging economies voraciously bought up the metal. The public has also moved their yuan into gold bullion and jewelry, considered a safer…
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iPhone’s Steady Evolution Is Costing Apple in China
A fall in Apple’s sales in China shows that some consumers there no longer see Apple’s flagship product as the most advanced in technology.
News live: Blacktown mayor dies on flight from China; Australia slips to 39th on global press freedom index
Following further investigation, it is alleged the man stole a knife from a grocery store and used it to assault and threaten a 21-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman inside the shopping centre on Melton…
Huawei launches eKit brand for SMEs at the China (Shenzhen)-South Africa Investment Promotion Conference
Huawei introduced its eKit brand of network solutions to the South African SME market at the China (Shenzhen) – South Africa Investment Promotion Conference. Hosted by the Development and Reform …
Battle Lines: What it’s like to be attacked by Beijing in the South China Sea, and why is China stockpiling gold?
In this episode of Battle Lines, we join The Telegraph’s Asia correspondent, Nicholas Smith, for a special dispatch on board a Filipino ship patrolling the simmering conflict in the South China Sea.
China’s Economic Gambit Could Nuke Putin’s Dollar Ploy
A depreciation of the yuan could undermine its appeal relative to the greenback, whose prominence Russia wants to overhaul.
The Real Motives for China’s Nuclear Expansion
As Washington grapples with the severity of the threat and the risk of nuclear confrontation, U.S. policymakers must make an effort to better understand the motivation behind China’s actions. Analysts …
China is sending a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
China is preparing to launch a lunar probe that would land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the …
How China Sees U.S. Campus Protests
Student demonstrations spreading across U.S. campuses have drawn attention in Beijing, where comments by some officials and state media have conveyed sympathy for the protesters and criticism of what …
As China’s Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
Ukraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first trip to Europe in five years, as the Asian giant rebuilds its foreign relations after a prolonged absence …
Chinese scientist who first shared Covid-19 genome data sparks sympathy after lab closure battle
Zhang Yongzhen, who camped outside his Shanghai lab after parent hospital shut him out, has provoked wave of public sympathy and questioning of treatment meted out to noted virologist.
Campus Protests Give Russia, China and Iran Fuel to Exploit U.S. Divide
America’s adversaries have mounted online campaigns to amplify the social and political conflicts over Gaza flaring at universities, researchers say.
Analysts have long complained about fuzzy statistics from China. A proposed new statistics law shows Beijing is worried too
Analysts and economists often rely on pet figures that they claim better reflect China’s economic activity than the official GDP growth figure: domestic travel, international trade, and levels of air …
