China Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 meeting Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bank’s efforts to position itself as a global force for development and economic growth. 26/06/2025
Business AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors. 24/06/2025
Culture news Ancient ‘Dragon Man’ DNA reveals mysterious human relative New research has found that a skull from a mysterious human relative nicknamed “Dragon Man” belongs to an extinct archaic species known as the Denisovans. Here's everything you need to know. 20/06/2025
China Hong Kong warns people over mobile game 'advocating armed revolution' Hong Kong authorities have said people who download or share the game Reversed Front: Bonfire could be prosecuted under national security laws. 11/06/2025
Economy China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks China's total exports rose less-than-expected year-on-year, while exports to the US dropped sharply. 09/06/2025
China Chinese issues arrest warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers China refuses to deal with Taiwan's pro-independence government and has been pressing its diplomatic campaign to isolate the island. 05/06/2025
Economy China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation Beijing’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had “totally violated” the agreement. 02/06/2025
Space China spacecraft aims to return with 'groundbreaking' asteroid samples The Tianwen-2 probe, which was launched on Thursday, represents a "significant step in China’s new journey of interplanetary exploration". 30/05/2025
China China launches probe to collect samples from asteroid near Mars China earlier returned rock samples from the moon's far side back to Earth in a historic mission and has welcomed international cooperation. 29/05/2025
No Comment AI Strategist defeats rivals in first-ever humanoid robot tournament A humanoid robot named "AI Strategist" claimed victory at the first-ever Mech Combat Arena Competition held in Hangzhou, eastern China. 28/05/2025
China Search continues for missing people after China plant explosion Search and rescue operations continue for six people still missing after Tuesday's deadly blast in the city of Weifang in Shandong province. 27/05/2025
No Comment Humanoid robots gear up for boxing debut in Hangzhou Humanoid robots are trading punches in an intense training camp ahead of a robot boxing competition set to take place in Hangzhou, east China, this Sunday. 22/05/2025
Economy China cuts key lending rates to record lows to counter US tariffs hit China’s central bank has cut its key lending rates to record lows to bolster the economy and cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions with the United States. The move follows a sweeping stimulus package announced earlier this month. 20/05/2025
China China's new 'drone mothership' expected to launch within days When it is fully operational, Jiu Tian will release a vast swarm of up to 100 smaller drones that would work together to overwhelm an enemy's air defence systems. 19/05/2025
Economy China's economy slows in April as trade war blues hit retail sales China’s economy showed signs of slowing in April as President Donald Trump's trade war took a toll, with retail sales, property and investment coming in weaker than economists had forecast. 19/05/2025
China China’s first Corgi police dog causes stir after snatching sausage While Fuzai has participated in major events like the Weifang International Kite Festival and gained over 400,000 followers online, his career has been marked by playful mishaps. 12/05/2025
Economy China's exports to the US sink but beat forecasts as tariffs bite The data, which arrives just ahead of tariff talks between Washington and Beijing, shows a diversion of Chinese goods away from the United States. 09/05/2025
Economy China launches measures to boost economy while planning US trade talks At the moment, US tariffs against China are up to 145%, whereas China has imposed levies of up to 125% on imports from the US. 07/05/2025
Economy China’s manufacturing drops to a 16-month low as Trump’s tariffs bite China’s factory activity in April fell to its lowest level since December 2023 as US tariffs weighed on business sentiment. Analysts noted that importers have now adopted a “wait-and-see” approach after Chinese manufacturers rushed to complete orders in March. 30/04/2025
China At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in southern China Industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors. 29/04/2025
Space China steps up space race with another successful rocket launch Three astronauts have been sent to China's own space station to replace the current crew in a bid to reach the moon or even Mars. 24/04/2025
Business How China’s EV makers are navigating new paths to global expansion Chinese EVs are particularly popular in European markets due to their affordability, sleek designs and sophisticated features. 24/04/2025
Business All eyes on EVs as carmakers eye competition at Auto Shanghai 2025 Global car companies as BMW, Volkswagen and General Motors are attempting to retain their market share in China as tariffs and rising Chinese competition threaten sales. 23/04/2025
Tech News These AI-powered glasses can help blind people navigate unaided The developers say current devices are a barrier to blind people using them, and they wanted to create a system where the user is indistinguishable from fully sighted people. 23/04/2025
Health news Lowering blood pressure helps reduce dementia risks, major study finds The findings could make the case for prioritising blood pressure control as people age, given that there is no known cure for dementia. 21/04/2025
China Indonesia and China agree to deepen maritime and security ties Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands. 21/04/2025