China’s state iron ore buyer is using increasingly hardball tactics against mining giants such as BHP to tighten its grip on the $132 billion seaborne market and extract better terms for steel mills, …
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China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan
China’s military moved army, naval, air force and rocket force units around Taiwan for its “Just Mission 2025” drills, aimed at testing combat readiness and delivering a “stern warning” against moves …
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
China is rapidly overhauling a network of secret facilities used to manufacture warhead components as it expands its nuclear stockpile faster than any other country, according to an analysis of …
Why Saudi Arabia might not fulfil its US spending pledge, and the China factor
Analysts say Riyadh’s investment target of nearly US$1 trillion may not be feasible – and it’s more about optics than a binding commitment.
China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks
China on Sunday congratulated Cambodia on reaching a ceasefire with Thailand after weeks of deadly border fighting, as officials from the three countries prepared to open a two-day meeting in …
WTCC: Elena Rybakina routs Belinda Bencic, now set for mixed doubles action
Later today, the Kazakh tennis star will return to the court for a mixed doubles match. There, she will team up with Andrey Rublev, and they will take on six-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek and…
Yomiuri: Beijing may use AI to undermine Taiwan’s elections
A report in Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun says China may try to use AI to interfere in Taiwan’s local elections next year and to prevent Taiwan President Lai Ching-te from winning reelection in the 2028 …
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in a challenging external environment.
Racist incidents against Africans in China amid coronavirus crackdown spark outcry
A sign displayed at a McDonald’s in Guangzhou, China, read “black people are not allowed to enter” – just one instance of a growing problem in the city. Discrimination based on efforts to contain the…
Shenzhen Intelamp Solar Lighting Supports English Rugby League Events in China
As rugby remains a niche sport in the country, professional playing fields are limited, making event preparation particularly challenging. Intelamp stepped in to help renovate the venue and provide …
In a Beijing labor arbitration case, AI-caused job replacement is ruled illegal: media report
Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau released on Friday a series of typical labor dispute arbitration cases for 2025. In a labor dispute arbitration triggered by artificial …
US urges Beijing to cease pressure, engage in talks
The US Department of State yesterday urged Beijing to cease military, diplomatic and economic pressure against Taiwan. The remarks came in response to China on Friday announcing fresh sanctions on 20 …
China’s finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more ‘proactive’ in 2026
China’s finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net.
