China, EU turn to dialogue in pragmatic bid to manage deepening tensions
In their first joint statement since 2019, both sides agreed to establish a new trade and investment consultation mechanism to institutionalise dialogue and manage growing…
Michelle Ng
A week of bustling diplomacy in Beijing as world leaders look to China for stability
The packed diplomatic calendar saw leaders from Spain, Russia, the UAE, and Vietnam visiting China, which has long positioned itself as a steady and reliable partner in contrast…
Are humans becoming data for robots? Questions remain as China makes advances in sector
Chinese industry leaders at Boao Forum suggest governing AI and humanoid robots through "small step, fast iteration" as technology advances.
From wuxia games to AI-powered microdramas: China sharpens its soft power playbook
While successful, challenges remain in translating reach into deeper cultural resonance, as seen in Pew Research Centre surveys and Global Soft Power Index ratings.
As Chinese consumers’ belts stay tightened, Beijing hopes foreign tourists will splurge
But economists caution that even such eye-catching shopping sprees are unlikely to solve China’s deeper consumption problems.
US ties, Middle East conflict, and Japan: 5 key takeaways from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Two Sessions presser
The White House has announced that US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, but the Chinese government has not confirmed the dates.
China’s Two Sessions to project stability with expected GDP trim, cautious diplomacy
The 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritise industrial upgrading, technological self-reliance, and fostering a strong domestic market, institutionalising state-guided growth.
China’s Spring Festival travel and spending hit record highs, but it’s not all rosy
Government stimulus, such as vouchers and a 2.05 billion yuan lottery, had a limited overall impact. It boosted specific sectors but failed to significantly lift discretionary…
In calls with US President Trump and Russian counterpart Putin, Chinese President Xi sets stage for US meeting
The calls highlighted China’s parallel engagement with both Russia and the United States amid mounting pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine and the future of nuclear arms…
‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China
In fast-paced Chinese cities that prize speed, productivity, and self-reliance, the app’s sudden popularity seems less about being alone and more about the anxiety of being…