The Latest Breaking News from China

India Overtakes Japan to Become World’s 4th Largest Economy, Now Targets No. 3 Spot

In a defining moment for India’s economic journey, the country has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, marking a major shift in the global financial order. This milestone is not just symbolic. It reflects years of steady growth, structural reforms, and rising global influence. With a nominal…

Times Life · Mar 19

Inside China’s robotics revolution

The long read: How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

A new museum every 1.5 days: what’s driving China’s massive cultural expansion

From state-backed mega museums to privately-funded contemporary art spaces, the expansion of China’s galleries, libraries, archives and museums – or “GLAM” – sector is reshaping how the nation narrates its past and imagines its future.

The Conversation · Mar 18

Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay

Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets Xi

The Guardian - UK · Mar 18

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

The Times of India · Mar 18

Pakistan, China pose biggest nuclear threat to US, says Tulsi Gabbard

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard identified Pakistan as a major nuclear threat, alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. These nations are developing advanced missile systems capable of reaching the US homeland. Gabbard also noted North Korea's growing ties with Russia and China, while stating Iran's nuclear program was effectively…

The Times of India · Mar 18

Ferrari F1 boss lashes out at Mercedes protests: ‘Enough is enough’

Ferrari’s superiority off the start line has been a key feature of the first two races in Australia and China

The Independent UK · Mar 18

'Working on new dates': China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing visit, says White House

President Trump's planned visit to Beijing, initially scheduled for late March, has been postponed by approximately five to six weeks. White House officials confirmed the delay, citing ongoing communication with China regarding new dates. The postponement is attributed to the current focus on the war with Iran, which is significantly…

The Times of India · Mar 18

Question of the week: Can anything or anyone stop Mercedes from winning both F1 titles in 2026?

Mercedes is the dominant force in 2026, but is victory for the team inevitable in F1’s new era?

Motorsport · Mar 18

Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is heading to the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Mar 18