US President Trump encounters fanfare and a more confident China
Despite bilateral tensions, there was a sense of pride surrounding Mr Trump’s visit to China, where face-to-face meetings are prized as a mark of sincerity and respect.
Lim Min Zhang
Droids ran a half-marathon this weekend in record time. It’s a showcase of what Chinese tech can do
China is keen to stake its position as an early adopter and leader in humanoid robots. Chinese companies captured about 90 per cent of global humanoid robot sales in 2025.
When ‘poisoned’ AI chatbots recommend fake products to Chinese consumers
AI chatbots in China are vulnerable to "data poisoning," where manipulated content influences recommendations, such as the fictitious "Apollo 9" wristband.
China to spend 7% more on defence amid a widening graft purge in the military
The hike is in line with similar increases of about 7 percent over the past five years.
China-Japan ties set to remain strained after PM Takaichi’s landslide election win
PM Takaichi's overwhelming win is an indication of her popularity and an implicit rebuke to Beijing, which saw the results as an indication of a rightward shift in Japanese…
US$432,000 for a ticket to space? Chinese firms play catch-up in space tourism
Concerns exist regarding the viability of China's space tourism, InterstellOr's credibility, and technical hurdles, drawing comparisons to the US industry's development.
Concern in China over fire hazards in tall buildings following deadly Hong Kong blaze
High-rise fires are increasing in China, with 23,000 reported in 2023. Issues include flammable insulation and poor maintenance of fire safety systems.
Chinese tourists in wait-and-see mode about Japan tours amid spat
Despite tensions, past events suggest a limited impact on Chinese tourism to Japan, with numbers rising to 6.9 million in 2024 despite other issues.
Trump-Xi summit might yield only short-lived detente: Analysts
Despite ongoing talks, structural contradictions and differing goals mean a lasting US-China agreement is unlikely.
China’s leaders meet to chart five-year economic blueprint
The plan is a sprawling document that sets out a range of socio-economic targets for the next five years, such as average life expectancy, labour productivity growth, and grain…