China’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 4.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, cooling from the robust 5 per cent growth in the first quarter, according to data…
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…
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…
Chinese industry leaders at Boao Forum suggest governing AI and humanoid robots through "small step, fast iteration" as technology advances.
While successful, challenges remain in translating reach into deeper cultural resonance, as seen in Pew Research Centre surveys and Global Soft Power Index ratings.
But economists caution that even such eye-catching shopping sprees are unlikely to solve China’s deeper consumption problems.
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.
The 15th Five-Year Plan will prioritise industrial upgrading, technological self-reliance, and fostering a strong domestic market, institutionalising state-guided growth.
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…
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…