Tech News

How the global competition to win the AI race is going

Global battle to lead in AI: Regulation, geopolitics, security and the new rules that will determine the future of AI

21 November 2025

World News

Philippines wants to strengthen maritime cooperation with the EU

Chinese authorities say most of the area of the South China Sea belongs to Beijing, claims contested by a number of other countries in the region.

20 November 2025

Economy

European Parliament blocks MEPs' attempt to stall Mercosur deal

A draft resolution opposing the Mercosur trade agreement has been blocked on procedural grounds, sparking parliamentarians' anger and putting the deal’s ratification process off to a tense start.

20 November 2025

Economy

Dutch government suspends takeover of Chinese-owned Nexperia

In a major u-turn, the Dutch government has backed away from the chip supplier, which plays a strategic role in Europe’s automotive industry.

19 November 2025

United Kingdom

MI5 warns UK lawmakers Chinese spies trying to reach them via LinkedIn

The UK's domestic intelligence agency says China's security services are targeting lawmakers to “collect information and lay the groundwork for long-term relationships."

18 November 2025

Business

Why is the US taking so many loans from China's state banks?

China’s state lenders have funnelled billions into US businesses for a quarter of a century, but many of the loans have been kept secret.

18 November 2025

World News

Trump says US to sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia

The sale of the fighter jets is one of several major deals between the two countries expected to be announced during the visit.

18 November 2025

Economy

Japan's economy contracts as exports are hit by US tariffs

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP in the three months to September contracted for the first time in six quarters, a challenge for new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

17 November 2025

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Four mice brought back to Earth from China's space station

Four mice returned to Earth with Chinese astronauts after a delayed mission triggered by capsule damage, offering new insights into how microgravity affects small mammals.

15 November 2025

Crossing Cultures

From Venice to Hunan: discovering the timeless beauty of handcrafted art

A co-production with CGTN

In Venice and western Hunan, China, artisans are keeping centuries-old crafts alive - from mask-making to Miao embroidery - preserving tradition in a rapidly modernising world.

14 November 2025

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Rare auroras light up the sky in northern China

Residents in northern China witnessed rare auroras with pink and green lights in Beijing, lasting 20 minutes.

14 November 2025

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China hosts Thai king on first-ever state visit by a Thai monarch

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing for the first official visit by a Thai monarch.

14 November 2025

Business

China uncovers largest gold deposit since 1949

China has announced the discovery of the largest gold deposit found in the country since 1949, with an estimated 1,444 tonnes of reserves in Liaoning province. The find, completed in just 15 months, comes as gold prices hit record highs.

14 November 2025

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World’s first flying car factory begins production in China

China’s Xpeng-owned Aridge has launched trial production at the world’s first flying car factory in Guangzhou, taking a major step toward commercializing next-generation transport.

13 November 2025

United Kingdom

Chinese fraudster jailed in the UK over multi-billion crypto scam

Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK.

11 November 2025

Earth News

China’s carbon emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months

China’s emissions flat or falling over last 18 months, according to new analysis

11 November 2025

Japan

Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.

10 November 2025

Business

EU car production to stabilise after China eases chip export curbs

The move by China’s commerce ministry means European carmakers can now rely on resumed Nexperia chip deliveries, while boosting shares for the chipmakers' parent company, Wingtech Technology.

10 November 2025

Tech News

China creates a new visa to attract global tech talent

China's government has made global leadership in advanced technologies a top priority.

10 November 2025

Europe News

Biggest polluters skip COP30 for Europe to pick up climate tab

Leaders of the United States, China and India, the world's three biggest polluters, won't attend the COP30 in Brazil as the European Union promises to stay engaged but faces financing hurdles at home.

10 November 2025