The Latest Breaking News from China

Global Market: China stocks hold steady as gold miners gain, tech shares slip; Hong Kong dragged by insurers

The Chinese stock market showed minimal fluctuation as gold shares increased, counteracting declines in tech. Meanwhile, Hong Kong faced market pressure as insurer stocks plummeted sharply. Investors are closely monitoring U.S.-China trade relations, with forthcoming trade data expected to shed light on China's economic condition. It is expected that policymakers…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

'Red Orbán' or visionary? Ceuta crisis puts Sánchez's EU standing under scrutiny

The Ceuta crisis exposed Spain’s growing marginalisation within Europe. Analysts say Sánchez’s disputes with EU partners over security, migration, China and defence are reinforcing perceptions of an increasingly isolated Madrid.

Euronews · Aug 6

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan began annual military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response. These drills test 24-hour defense capabilities and counter China's gray-zone tactics. Urban resilience drills will assess population response to internet disruptions during the exercises. The drills involve the largest team of reservists ever mobilized for active duty.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Chinese tax fugitive caught

PATHUM THANI - A Chinese woman wanted for a 172-million-baht tax fraud in China has been arrested near the Talaad Thai Market after months of evading Thai immigration investigators.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market

Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Why missing links are the smarter choice

Academics support the development of "missing links" in the country's transport network, as these projects can deliver quick results and clearly address economic needs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum

State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Alibaba Qwen Update Sends Clear Signal on AI Chip Resilience

Alibaba's latest Qwen model rivals top U.S. AI systems and now powers Apple devices in China, showing its chip strategy is paying off.

Barchart · Aug 5

120 kg of gold, 2 million ancient coins and a rare Confucius portrait found in the tomb of a Chinese emperor who ruled for just 27 days — archaeologists uncover a 2,000-year-old fortune buried with the fallen ruler

A 2,000-year-old Chinese tomb linked to Liu He, the emperor who ruled for just 27 days, has revealed more than 2 million ancient bronze coins, around 115 to 120 kilograms of gold and thousands of other artifacts, offering a remarkable glimpse into the wealth and culture of the Western Han…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Inside Beijing's mind: How China really sees India

The relationship between India and China is strained by misinterpretations rooted in a tangled history and differing strategic aims. China sees India merely as a regional actor, while India views Chinese maneuvers through a historical prism of distrust and encirclement. References like 'Ah San' illustrate colonial prejudices. To reduce frictions,…

The Economic Times · Aug 5