China

Modern Gold Rush Showcases China America Competition

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has extended to gold as processing flees Dubai. For China and the United States, this opens a new front in the battle for global financial

April 14, 2026

Cambodian King to remain in China for treatment of prostate cancer – Asia News Network

April 13, 2026 Phnom Penh – His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni will stay in Beijing for another one to two months to receive further treatment for prostate cancer. “After the most detailed

April 13, 2026

China Seized An Island While The World Is Watching Iran

China is illegally building a huge artificial island at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea. Until there are concrete solutions, the world must take action.

April 11, 2026

Representatives from China and India to attend Myanmar President’s swearing-in ceremony – Asia News Network

April 10, 2026 Yangon ——Representatives from China and India will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the president. The Indian Embassy announced that Mr. Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for Environment, Forests

April 10, 2026

Australia in Energy Security Deal With China, as War Rages in Iran

With countries in the Asia-Pacific region concerned about energy shortages caused by the US-Israel war, Australia has contacted China to try to ensure it has enough fuel in the coming weeks and

April 7, 2026

Nexperia’s China Unit ‘Nears Fully Local Production’ of Chips

The domestic unit of Netherlands-based Chinese chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce semiconductors locally in China, two company sources told AFP. Nexperia is at the center of a global tug-of-war

April 2, 2026

Cambodia Rocked by a Grisly Murder, Another Extradition to China

It’s been a bad week for Chinese and Taiwanese citizens accused of crimes in Cambodia. The incident began with the “execution” of a notorious gambling figure in Sihanoukville early last week and

April 2, 2026

“We’re Building a World”: Inside Ralph Lauren’s China Strategy as Chengdu Flagship Debuts

This life cycle approach is increasingly important for brand differentiation and helps explain why Ralph Lauren resists strict categorization. “We don’t fit in a box,” Luwe argued. “We appeal to different generations,

April 1, 2026

Fashion

Why Maison Margiela CEO Gaetano Sciuto Has Taken Fashion’s Coolest House to China

Sciuto believes a full-scale push into China is a top priority. Margiela didn’t officially enter the country until 2019, he said. However, the brand has since opened 26 stores there, and its

March 31, 2026

Fashion

The U.S. Electric Vehicle Industry Looks At China

I was one of more than 5,000 attendees at the recent EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, and I felt a mix of optimism and frustration as we reviewed the

March 29, 2026

China Ramps Checks of Panamanian Ships

China has stepped up inspections of ships registered in Panama after Panama canceled a port contract held by a Chinese operator. Panama announced last month that its Supreme Court had Cancellation of

March 27, 2026

China Tech Giant Tencent Keen to Install AI Agent on WeChat App

Chinese tech giant Tencent wants to bring artificial intelligence agents to its WeChat social media app, its president said on Wednesday. The move proposed by Martin Lau is significant because it could

March 18, 2026

China Opposes US Trade Probes, Says it Will Strike Back

Bilateral tensions between China and the United States have increased as Washington this week launched an investigation into China and dozens of other countries for unfair trade practices. The Office of the

March 13, 2026

China beats US again in global patent race, Huawei keep its lead

China filed the highest number of international patent applications in 2025, beating its main technology rival the United States for the second year in a row, data from a new United Nations

March 6, 2026

China Cybersecurity Law Just Got Tougher. The U.S. Is Fighting Back

China’s data sovereignty push is tightening cross-border data flows. New cybersecurity amendment poses risks to U.S. companies — and Trump is responding.

March 4, 2026

Why China Won’t Help Iran

Conflicts between Iran and Israel, the United States, and a range of Arab countries threaten China’s energy security. Despite such incentives, don’t expect Beijing to help Iran.

March 3, 2026

China seen as ideal partner for Germany

March 2, 2026 Brussels/London ——German Chancellor Merz concluded his first visit to China since taking office in May and returned with a delegation of about 30 entrepreneurs. This visit and the agreement

March 2, 2026

China ‘weaponising chokepoints’ with export curbs on rare earths

Beijing is tightening restrictions on some major U.S. rare earth exports, a move some experts told Reuters this week was a “weaponization” of its dominance of the industry. These restrictions have created

February 27, 2026

China disinformation targets Japan PM Takaichi, US President Trump, says US institute; Chinese envoy says it’s ‘groundless’

Home geopolitics Beyond Asia Major Beyond Asia Chinese disinformation targets Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Trump, American institute says; Chinese envoy calls it ‘baseless’ A spokesman for Japanese Prime Minister

February 27, 2026

China Gets IMF Thumbs Down On Deflation Fight

The International Monetary Fund also believes China has not done enough to combat deflation. As President Donald Trump goes all-out on tariffs and geopolitical threats, it’s hard to remember that Chinese leader

February 26, 2026

China Finds Way to Fight Desertification, Turn Sand Into Fertile Soil

After years of efforts to combat desertification, Chinese scientists appear to have found a way to turn sand into fertile soil. According to a new study, the process can now be completed

February 25, 2026

Germany’s Merz Lands in Beijing, Seeking Closer Ties With China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with China’s top leaders on Wednesday after arriving in Beijing with a large trade delegation. Merz wants to strengthen ties with Germany’s biggest trading partner, largely because

February 25, 2026

China Adds $500 Million In Cash To The Fortune Of Andrew Forrest

Andrew Forrest and his family are key beneficiaries of higher profits and increased dividends from Fortescue and Australian iron ore mining companies

February 25, 2026