The Latest Breaking News from China

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Hormuz is a ‘very functioning Strait despite the odd rocket or drone’ in bizarre rant

US president repeats claim that the vital oil waterway is open

The Independent UK · Aug 26

EU Heads to China as Beijing Blocks Probe Into Chinese Takeover and Holds Europe's Rare Earth Supply

EU officials are set to visit China to advance trade negotiations amid tensions over Beijing's refusal to cooperate with an EU investigation into JD.com's takeover of Ceconomy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

Around the world, people are rejecting divisive and dangerous politics. We can – and must – build on that

The vast majority of the global public supports international cooperation on human rights, climate and AI. Like-minded countries must stand together to deliver, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

How a Chinese film shot in dialect is finding a global audience

"Dear You," a film shot in a southern Chinese dialect, has become a hit in China

The Independent UK · Aug 26

In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Applied Optoelectronics Has a Rare Problem Thanks to a Possible U.S. Ban on China

Applied Optoelectronics already has more AI-optics demand than it can fulfill, and a potential U.S. ban on Chinese suppliers could make its race to expand capacity even more important.

Barchart · Aug 25

Apollo Chief economist says ‘China Shock 2.0 is here’ as new wave of Chinese technology floods global markets—and it’s bad news for American companies

China's export boom is moving from Walmart shelves to EVs and semiconductors—and U.S. companies can’t tariff it away

Fortune · Aug 25

Brazil fines TikTok owner ByteDance for unlawful processing of teenagers' data

ANPD said that the local unit of China's ByteDance had processed personal data of teenagers aged 13 to 18 without a valid legal basis. The regulator estimated that, during the period under review, TikTok may have processed the data of at least 8 ‌million children, reflecting ⁠what it ⁠described as…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

China Warns It Will Take 'All Necessary Measures' Against US Over Fresh Iran Sanctions

China has vowed to take necessary measures to protect its interests following the US's new sanctions on Iran, warning that such actions could escalate global tensions and disrupt economic order.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

Where Are Lean Hog Prices Heading After the 2026 Grilling Season Ends?

As the pork market nears the end of the 2026 peak grilling season, prices have declined seasonally as the August contract rolled to October. The forward curve highlights seasonality in the lean hog futures market, which could create opportunities for the 2027 grilling season over the coming months.

Barchart · Aug 25