20:15

Typhoon Kajiki

China's Hainan activates emergency response as Typhoon Kajiki brings heavy rain, strong winds

Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th of the year, intensified as it struck Hainan's coastal city of Sanya on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, powerful winds, and heightened risks of flash floods and geological disasters. Authorities have activated emergency measures to ensure safety and prevent damage.

14:10

China

China moves to limit purchase of Nvidia’s AI H20 chips

China is moving to restrict domestic technology companies from acquiring Nvidia’s H20 artificial intelligence chips thus highlighting the escalating technology rivalry between Beijing and Washington.

12:52

Trilateral Meeting

Afghanistan hosts sixth trilateral meeting with China and Pakistan to boost trade and security

The foreign ministers of Afghanistan, China and Pakistan convened in Kabul for their sixth trilateral meeting, pledging to deepen cooperation in trade, transit and security despite ongoing concerns over cross-border militancy.

12:13

China

Tibet marks 60th anniversary with development highlights

President Xi Jinping attended events in Lhasa as Tibet marked its 60th anniversary, with authorities outlining progress in economic and social development.

09:14

Security report

New Zealand faces rising foreign espionage threats, names China as major actor

New Zealand’s intelligence agency has warned the country is facing its toughest security challenges in decades, with foreign interference and espionage from states including China, Russia, and Iran.

15:02

World News

6th trilateral meeting of Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan kicks off in Kabul

The sixth trilateral meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan began in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Tuesday.

08:33

China MILITARY PARADE

China to stage massive military parade marking World War II anniversary

China will hold a large-scale military parade in central Beijing on 3 September to mark 80 years since Japan's surrender in World War Two, showcasing new weaponry and air power amid rising regional tensions.

02:00

India and China

India and China agree to resume flights and trade

India and China announced on Tuesday plans to resume direct flights and enhance trade and investment as they cautiously rebuild ties following their 2020 border clash, though key border issues remain unresolved.

10:53

Russia-China

Russian parliament speaker to visit China, Vedomosti says

Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin will travel to China this week leading a parliamentary delegation, newspaper Vedomosti reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources.

20:52

China

New Chinese see-through brain technique offers clearest view yet

A research team led by Tsinghua University has unveiled a groundbreaking method for making organs transparent, offering the most detailed view yet of the brain’s inner workings.

20:46

China-India

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrives in India for high-stakes talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi today (18 August) for a closely watched round of bilateral discussions with senior Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.

19:33

India-China

Indian foreign minister discuss border peace in talks with China's Wang

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar began discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New Delhi on Monday, emphasising that positive progress in their relationship could only occur if peace is maintained along their shared border.

12:24

Natural Disaster

Northern China flash flood kills 8, Xinhua reports

At least eight people have been killed and four remain missing after a flash flood in northern China, state media reported on Sunday, as the East Asian monsoon continues to trigger severe weather across the country.

19:55

Cambodia

China-aided landmine clearance project benefits over 2.6 mln Cambodians

A China-supported landmine elimination project has cleared more than 160 square kilometres of contaminated land in Cambodia since 2018, directly benefiting over 2.6 million people, officials said Saturday.

09:00

U.S.-China

Trump says Xi told him China would not invade Taiwan while he is president

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not invade Taiwan during Trump’s presidency, adding that Xi described himself and China as “very patient.”

14:03

Cambodia-Thailand

China urges Cambodia, Thailand to restore peace at border

China has called on Cambodia and Thailand to step up efforts to bring about the swift restoration of peace along their shared border, according to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry released on Friday.

12:11

Chip sector strain

Applied Materials shares plunge on China sales slowdown and tariff worries

Applied Materials warned of declining visibility and heightened uncertainty for the semiconductor sector, as U.S. export restrictions and shifting trade policies weigh on Chinese demand.

10:18

Bizzare

China’s 'Ugly Products' Exhibition features 300+ bizarre items

The weirdest and ugliest products sold online in China can now be seen in a new exhibition in Hangzhou.

07:49

CHINA Economic slowdown

China’s factory and retail growth falters as economic pressures mount

China’s factory output and retail sales growth slowed sharply in July, adding pressure on Beijing to deploy further stimulus as the $19 trillion economy faces weakening domestic demand and external shocks.

18:17

China and India

China and India edge closer with trade and travel revival

China and India are cautiously rebuilding ties with plans for direct flights, trade revival, and high-level meetings, signaling a thaw in relations after years of tension. The moves come as both nations face shifting dynamics with the United States.

08:58

Tropical storm Podul

Tropical storm Podul disrupts southern China schools and courts

Tropical storm Podul on Thursday dumped torrential rain on southern China, still reeling from record downpours last week, and disrupted hospitals, schools and courts in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving at least 143 people injured.

07:09

Trade diversion

Chinese firms shift to Indonesia amid U.S. tariff pressure and local demand

Chinese companies are ramping up investment in Indonesia to avoid steep U.S. import tariffs and tap into Southeast Asia’s largest consumer market.

02:00

U.S. minerals supply

Trump administration unveils $1B plan to boost U.S. critical minerals supply

The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that the Trump administration has unveiled a nearly $1 billion funding plan to boost U.S. production of critical minerals and materials, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China.

00:08

Chinese jet

Chinese jet intercepts Philippine plane over Scarborough Shoal

The Philippine government reported that a Chinese jet fighter intercepted a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft with journalists onboard during a patrol over the Scarborough Shoal on 13 August, further straining tensions in the South China Sea.