China's Xi To Welcome Australian PM Albanese In Beijing
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will welcome Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Beijing on Monday, a high-water mark in their nations' ties following years of tensions that cut billions of dollars in trade.
US Says To Hold Climate Talks With China In California Ahead Of COP28
US climate envoy John Kerry will welcome his Chinese counterpart Xie Zhenhua from Saturday through Tuesday at the estate near Palm Springs, the State Department said.
China Lithium Boom Harming Fragile Tibetan Plateau: Report
China is the world's biggest EV market but largely relies on other countries to supply the lithium used in the batteries that power low-carbon vehicles.
China's Electric Bus Revolution Glides On
On a rainy afternoon in Shenzhen, damp passengers jostle their way onto the megacity's buses, the quiet foot soldiers of an electric revolution for coal-guzzling China's public transport network.
Top China, Russia Officials Warn Foreign Forces Stoking Turmoil
Beijing has billed this week's Xiangshan Forum as its answer to Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue and says that representatives of 90 countries are taking part, including Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dies At 68
Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang, a reform-minded bureaucrat once tipped as the country's future leader only to be eclipsed by President Xi Jinping, died Friday.
China Launches New Mission To Space Station
The Shenzhou-17 blasted off from the Jiuquan launch site in northwest China at 11:14 am (0314 GMT), carrying a three-astronaut team with the youngest average age since the space station's construction.
China's Top Diplomat Starts US Visit As Biden Stands Firm
Foreign Minister Wang Yi is paying a rare high-level to Washington as the world's two largest economies seek to manage, if not resolve, a host of disputes that repeatedly sent tensions soaring in recent years.
Russia, China, Seeking to Exploit Middle East Crisis to Turn Tables on U.S.
After Washington accused Rusia of disrupting international order, Moscow answered by accusing it of escalating the conflict through military reinforcements
China To Send Youngest-ever Crew To Space Station
China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.
Stocks Lifted By China Spending Plan, Oil Down On Israel Hope
Most markets rose Wednesday after China unveiled plans for $137 billion in extra debt to boost infrastructure spending, while oil extended losses on hopes Israel will scale back its plans for a Gaza ground invasion.
With Mideast Crisis, Russia And China Hope To Turn Tables On US
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the United States has sought to isolate Moscow and pressure China to keep its distance.
Taiwan VP Warns Companies Could Leave China Over 'Pressure'
Economic powerhouse Taiwanese companies based in China may be forced to relocate if they feel "unjustly pressured," the island's vice president warned Tuesday after Chinese authorities launched a probe into tech giant Foxconn.
Australia PM To Get Gala Biden Welcome With China, Ukraine In View
The pomp-filled state visit comes as Washington looks to reinforce its ties with longtime ally Australia as part of a broader strategy to counter Beijing in the Asia-Pacific region.
China's Top Diplomat To Pay Rare US Visit Ahead Of Potential Xi Trip
China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States announced Monday, paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check.
Country Garden Denies Founder, Chairwoman Have Fled China
One of China's biggest developers, Country Garden has racked up debts estimated at 1.43 trillion yuan ($196 billion) as of the end of 2022.
China Says Third-quarter Economic Growth Slowed To 4.9%
China's economic growth slowed to 4.9 percent in the third quarter, official data showed Wednesday, as an unprecedented property crisis hit consumption and business activity in the country.
China's Xi Rejects 'Bloc Confrontation' As Begins BRI Forum
Beijing this week hosts representatives of 130 countries for a forum on the Belt and Road Initiative, Xi's vast trade and infrastructure project.
US Tightens Curbs On AI Chip Exports To China
The United States on Tuesday said it was tightening curbs on exports of state-of-the-art AI chips to China, sending the share price of Nvidia and other semiconductor companies plummeting on Wall Street.
Ports, Railways, A Naval Base: China's Belt And Road In Five Projects
China's landmark Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has thousands of infrastructure projects in every corner of the globe, generating a staggering $2 trillion in contracts while courting international controversy.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Makes Surprise Visit To China
Apple chief Tim Cook made a surprise visit to China this week, greeting gamers in the southwestern city of Chengdu as his company faces slumping phone sales in its biggest market.
China Prepares For Summit Under Shadow Of Israel-Gaza War
China prepared on Monday to host representatives of 130 countries for a forum that will be overshadowed by the Israel-Gaza war, as an increasingly assertive Beijing is asked to help de-escalate the violence.
China Saw Moderate Third-quarter Growth As Hurdles Persist: Survey
Authorities have been seeking ways to reinvigorate activity in an economy grappling with a major property crisis and weaker consumption since Beijing abolished its strict zero-Covid policy last year.
China's Country Garden Says Might Not Meet All Debt Obligations
Debt-saddled Chinese property giant Country Garden said Tuesday that it did not expect to meet all of its offshore payment obligations in time as it battles to avoid default.
Top US Senator Accuses Chinese Firms Of 'Fuelling' Fentanyl Crisis
Chuck Schumer is the latest high-level American official to visit China as Washington seeks to ease tensions with Beijing.
Chinese Firm Sold Satellites For Intelligence To Russia's Wagner: Contract
Russian mercenary group Wagner in 2022 signed a contract with a Chinese firm to acquire two satellites and use their images, aiding its intelligence work as the organization sought to push Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
China's Evergrande Group Halts Trading In Hong Kong
Beleaguered property giant China Evergrande suspended trading of its shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday, as the debt-ridden company grapples with severe financial difficulties.
UN Chief Cites 'Madness' Of Nuclear Arms Race, As N. Korea Warns Of War
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday against a new atomic arms race bringing the threat of "annihilation" to the world, as North Korea charged that its peninsula was on the brink of nuclear war.
Boss Of Chinese Property Giant Evergrande Being Held By Police: Report
Xu Jiayin, who is also known as Hui Ka Yan in Cantonese, was taken away by authorities earlier this month and is now being held, according to anonymous sources cited by Bloomberg.
Indonesia, South Korea On Target As ESports Set For Games Landmark
South Korea also tasted victory, edging Kazakhstan and Indonesia in the air rifle running target mixed team event, while world champions China won the 10m air rifle mixed team competition.