ASEAN and China must start tackling thorny issues of South China Sea code, Philippines says
The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,
China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century
China Economic Growth Hits Target On Stimulus
China's economy achieved its official growth target in 2024 as series of stimulus measures late last year revived industrial
China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel a downturn
Trump sees a new threat on the Mexican border. It’s called China.
Chinese exports and investment in Mexico are quickly rising. The Trump team fears its neighbor could be used as a backdoor to the U.S. market.
One Weapon China Is Reluctant to Deploy Against Tariffs: A Weaker Currency
The last time Trump hit China with tariffs, Beijing devalued the yuan, blunting the impact. This time, Xi Jinping has signaled the country should defend its currency.
China's December aluminium imports fall 8.6% y/y, customs data show
China's imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products fell 8.6% in December from the same month a year earlier to 300,000 metric tons, customs data showed on Saturday. That compared to 280,000 tons imported in November.
TikTok ban may be ‘start of larger trend’ in security crackdown against China: Fmr. FBI agent
The fate of TikTok seems to be sealed for the moment. The Biden administration firmly announced the social media giant would have to look to the Trump administration for help after tomorrow’s ban likely will see the app go dark.
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders.
China’s Population Declines for 3rd Straight Year
The fall came despite a slight rise in births last year, the first increase since 2016. State efforts to cajole women to have children have met resistance.
iPhone No Longer Top-Selling Smartphone in China
Apple lost the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market after a domestic brand replaced the iPhone as the country's top choice.
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus.
China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight
As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever.
Exclusive: How U.S. Forces and NASA could Inadvertently be Spying for China
A Chinese action camera used by NASA, the U.S. Air Force and many Americans is collecting data and communicating with servers in China and Russia, a study said.