The Latest Breaking News from China

China’s factory activity contracts in August despite an uptick in export demand

An official survey shows China's factory activity improved in August, with export demand holding strong

The Independent UK · Aug 31

AI and robotics drive an IPO boom in China as Shein lists in Hong Kong

In the latest big stock listing, shares in China-founded e-commerce and fast fashion giant Shein are due to debut Tuesday in Hong Kong in a blockbuster initial public offering raising $1.7 billion, in one of the city's biggest new share sales this year.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence

The Independent UK · Aug 31

NATO's Arctic moves pose 'direct threat' to Russia, foreign minister Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said NATO military activity in the Arctic poses a direct security threat to Moscow. His warning comes as NATO expands its presence through Arctic Sentry, while Russia maintains extensive military infrastructure and develops a shipping route to Asia. China has also increased activity there recently.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

What India Loses When the Pangolin Vanishes: Soil Health, Termite Surges, and Biodiversity at Risk

A Pangolin Digs About 200 Burrows in Its LifetimeThe Indian pangolin (Manis crassicaudata) is a burrowing insectivore that can excavate tunnels up to 3.5 metres deep. Each burrow aerates compacted earth, creates drainage channels, and deposits the animal's nitrogen-rich droppings at depth, a kind of involuntary composting that improves soil…

Times Life · Aug 31

US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Scott Bessent

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington intensifies efforts to economically isolate Iran. His warning came ahead of G20 meetings where he plans to seek cooperation, including from China, Iran’s biggest trading partner and oil buyer, on sanctions.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Putin and Xi rally allies at Kyrgyzstan summit to counter US influence

Leaders from more than a dozen countries, including Russia's Vladimir Putin, China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, gathered in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, a group billed as a counterweight to US influence.

France 24 · Aug 31

Hit by deadly floods, Nepal renews push for Chinese data and early warnings

Nepal and China discussed disaster cooperation before a major flood event. Officials sought more data from China on glacier risks and water levels. A recent catastrophic mudslide killed hundreds and left many missing. China stated its data sharing has been timely and substantial progress was made. Nepal aims for more…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Iran crisis puts Xi-Putin’s anti-US bloc to the test, with PM Narendra Modi in the mix

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit convenes amid US economic pressure on Iran. Chinese and Russian presidents will meet with Iran's leader at the summit. The bloc's ability to act coherently faces scrutiny due to internal rivalries. Leaders are expected to offer symbolic solidarity with Tehran. The summit highlights the evolving…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Taiwan-friendly Palau changes Pacific forum dynamic

The host of this year's Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting, Palau, is decidedly friendly territory for Australia after several challenging summits.

AAP · Aug 30