The Latest Breaking News from China

Experts cast doubt on Trump and DHS chief’s claim 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in four US states – as it happened

Markwayne Mullin backs president’s unproven claims and threatens states as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘working to rig the midterms’ in advance

The Guardian - US · Jul 17

Peak of US-Iran conflict likely over; easing commodity prices to aid Indian manufacturers from H2FY27: Report

Easing commodity prices are expected to boost Indian manufacturers' operating margins. Global supply is improving and demand from China remains weak. US crude oil exports have risen, offsetting supply disruptions. OPEC+ agreed to increase output, further stabilizing oil prices. Manufacturing margins historically recover with a lag after commodity prices ease.

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Trump alleges China interference in US elections amid suspicion he's prepping for mid-term loss

President Donald Trump alleged China compromised American election data extensively. He claimed Beijing illicitly acquired millions of US voter files. Critics questioned these claims, citing public data availability and intelligence assessments. Intelligence agencies concluded China did not attempt to alter vote counts. The timing of these allegations raised concerns among…

The Times of India · Jul 17

Philippines Condemns 'Dehumanising and Racist' China Daily AI Video Portraying Country As Monkey

A China Daily AI-generated propaganda video has drawn outrage after portraying Filipinos as monkeys, prompting a strong response from the Philippine government amid the South China Sea dispute.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

Has Trump's Pakistan reset failed? Why Islamabad still leans towards China

In October 2011, Hillary Clinton stood in Islamabad next to Pakistan's foreign minister and delivered one of the most quoted warnings in the history of US-Pakistan relations. A country that keeps snakes in its backyard, she said, cannot expect them to bite only the neighbours. Eventually, she warned, those snakes…

The Times of India · Jul 17

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China has urged the United States to withdraw its new discriminatory visa regulations. Beijing stated it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures against the US. The United States moved on Thursday to tighten visa durations for foreign students. Cultural exchange visitors and journalists will also face shorter visa periods.…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted open-source artificial intelligence at a major tech conference. He urged nations to embrace this technology and pledged support for developing countries. China aims to shape global AI governance and create new standards for the sector. This initiative positions Beijing as an alternative to US influence…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Xi Jinping Rejects AI 'Solo Performance' by One Country as China's Kimi K3 Lands to Challenge OpenAI, Anthropic

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) on Friday, highlighting the need for international cooperation in AI development.

Benzinga · Jul 17

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with nationalisation of British Steel

Move dealt ‘severe blow to Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in the UK’, says Ministry of Commerce

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

India go with proven performers in predictable picks for women's hockey World Cup

The Indian women's hockey squad for the upcoming World Cup has been announced. This same 20-member team will also compete in the Asian Games later this year. Salima Tete will lead the well-balanced squad coached by Sjoerd Marijne. The team recently won the FIH Nations Cup, earning promotion to the…

The Economic Times · Jul 17