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 …
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China’s economy grew at a 4.3% annual pace in the last quarter, slowest since late 2022
The official data was far below the economy’s strong 5% pace of growth in January-March, despite a surge in exports driven partly by the boom in artificial intelligence.
China grew at its slowest pace in more than 3 years last quarter
China has reported its economy slowed in the last quarter, growing at a 4.3% annualized pace. It was the slowest growth since the last quarter of 2022 and far weaker than its strong 5% start…
US expert on underground nuclear tests held in China for 18 months
An American scientist who has studied underground nuclear tests has been detained in China more than 18 months on spying charges, according to his supporters and a US lawmaker.
China detains US nuclear expert on spying charge, his family says
Chen Youlin specialises in using seismological data to track nuclear tests and has worked on US-funded projects.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country’s strong exports.
Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises.
U.S. seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial, his family says
The relatives of Youlin Chen of Boston broke their silence this week, apparently after they saw no sign from the Chinese government that it was planning to release him.
Plane That Crashed Into Beijing’s Tallest Building Usually Used For Pilot Training, Report Says
A small plane flew into Beijing’s Citic Tower on Friday—the city’s tallest building—and dramatic video shared on social media shows debris plummeting dozens of stories onto streets where pedestrians fled to avoid being hit by…
How Beijing’s islands of control are reshaping the South China Sea
Ten years after the Hague’s landmark tribunal ruling, Beijing’s island-building strategy has effectively eclipsed the 2016 decision, observers say.
China holds US seismologist on espionage charges
Youlin Chen’s research focused on nuclear testing by North Korea.
China embassy breaches human rights, court told
The Royal Mint Court Residents’ Association is challenging the plans for the controversial embassy.
China rejects report that a US scientist is being wrongfully detained
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China’s foreign ministry said there was no “wrongful detention,” but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
