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# Cover Story #
Cover Story: How Resource Nationalism Is Redrawing the Global Mineral Playbook
From Africa to Latin America, resource-rich countries are rewriting the rules of mining, forcing China and the U.S. to navigate a very different landscape
# Finance #
China Posts Record Goods Trade Surplus in Third Quarter
China’s current account surplus reached $198.7 billion in the period, a 26% increase from a year earlier
# Business #
China Threatens EU After Carbon Border Tax Takes Effect
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism could hurt the competitiveness of Chinese goods such as steel, analysts say
# Economy #
China’s New Economy Index Hits Five-Month High on Capital Gains
The gauge gained 1.8 points in December to reach 33.4, boosted by capital investment
# News Graphics #
In Depth: Global Copyright Fight Heats Up Over AI Content Boom
Film studios such as Disney, music labels and tech giants are navigating lawsuits as the technology blurs lines between innovation and infringement
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# Tech #
Robot-Maker Unitree’s IPO Expected by Mid-2026, Source Says
The planned listing comes as Chinese embodied intelligence startups rush to tap public markets, reflecting both intense competition and soaring investor interest in a sector seen as the next frontier in AI
# Opinion #
Opinion: China’s Economic Blueprint for 2026 ― Resilience and Patience
Facing global headwinds, Beijing bets on the private sector and AI innovation to drive the next phase of high-quality growth
# China #
China Moves to Tighten Air-Quality Standards as Beijing Reports Best-Ever Skies
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment plans a two-phase update to national standards, raising the bar for cities after years of steady improvement
# World #
China Vows to Safeguard Economic Interests in Venezuela Amid U.S. Intervention
Beijing demands the release of the Venezuelan leader but draws a hard line on its investments, stating that ‘practical cooperation’ between the two nations is protected by law and must continue
