China: News
California man charged for smuggling NVIDIA chips to China
A California man, Greg Lui, has been charged with illegally exporting $300 million worth of NVIDIA's artificial intelligence chips to China.
Oil prices surge over 2% as China halts fuel exports
Oil prices surged by over 2% on Thursday, with Brent crude crossing the $100 per barrel mark.
'Super El Nino' could cost global economy $451 billion: Report
A report by Allianz Research has estimated that the "Super El Nino" phenomenon could lead to an estimated loss of $451 billion from the global economy in 2027.
Tencent leases 100,000 AI chips from Oracle in $7B deal
Chinese tech giant Tencent has signed a major deal with US cloud provider Oracle.
China's manufacturing sector returns to growth in September
China's manufacturing sector has shown signs of recovery in September, according to an official survey.
Russian military plane crashes, killing 6 on board
A Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bomber of the Russian military crashed in the Amur Region, north of China.
India seeks alternate route via China amid Pakistan airspace ban
India is reportedly in talks with China to allow Indian airlines to use airspace over Xinjiang as an alternative route.
Jaishankar explains what weighs on India-US ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted the lack of understanding in the United States toward India's concerns over cross-border terrorism, saying the issue has affected bilateral ties.
China plans to map whole surface of Mars by 2028
China plans to create a comprehensive geological map of Mars by the end of 2028.
Chinese team sets Guinness World Record for underwater drone deployment
A team from Northwestern Polytechnical University and Xian Tianhe Maritime Technologies in China, has set a Guinness World Record for the most autonomous underwater drones operating simultaneously.
US-China tariff deal: What's in $30B trade package?
The United States and China have announced a $30 billion tariff deal, covering goods such as agricultural products, medical devices, and consumer goods.
AI bubble burst could trigger US recession, Fitch warns
A sharp decline in equity markets and a slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) investments could push the United States into recession, Fitch Ratings has warned.
Chinese shares hit 1-year low
Chinese shares have hit a one-year low, led by a major selloff in technology firms.
China's 20% offshore trust tax puts billionaires on alert
China is tightening its tax net around wealthy individuals, offshore trusts, and overseas investments.
China may allow Alibaba, ByteDance to buy NVIDIA chips
The Chinese government is considering allowing companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase NVIDIA's new RTX Pro 5500 chips, The Information reported.
China's industrial profits slow down amid weak domestic demand
China's industrial profits witnessed a sharp slowdown in August, rising only 4.2% year-on-year.
Bill Gates tells Trump AI risks are 'not a hoax'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pushed back against US President Donald Trump's skepticism over the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
China now leads global race for AI talent: Study
China is now leading the global race for elite artificial intelligence (AI) talent, a new study has revealed.
India's consumer durables market to grow 10% annually through 2030
India's consumer durables market is on track for major growth, with a projected annual growth rate of 8-10% until 2030.
China just refueled a satellite in high Earth orbit
Chinese researchers have conducted a groundbreaking satellite-to-satellite refueling operation in high Earth orbit.
China, US agree to $30B tariff reduction during Xi's visit
China has announced a major agreement with the United States, including a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction and the establishment of an artificial intelligence (AI) dialogue.
US-China summit ends with agreement on AI, military crisis communication
The US and China have agreed to establish a communication channel for artificial intelligence (AI) incidents and expedite military crisis communication efforts.
This Chinese drug extends stroke treatment window to 2 days
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough in stroke treatment, extending the critical intervention window from six hours to a whopping 48 hours.
This Chinese device can detect trains running underground
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a handheld quantum magnetometer, originally designed for submarine detection, on a subway train.
Offshore wind farms may complicate ship detection in coastal waters
A recent study has warned that offshore wind farms can create radar blind spots and "ghost" targets.
Why protesters mocked Xi in Washington with Winnie the Pooh
As United States President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, protesters took to the streets of Washington, DC.
'Let's compete healthy, not wrestle': Xi tells Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for new forms of cooperation between the United States and China, emphasizing the need to write a "new chapter" in Sino-US friendship.
US-China talks focus on AI, Xi says human control needed
Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump met at the White House on Thursday.
US, China extend trade truce until January 10
The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced.
Six-year-old girl from China breaks Rubik's Cube world record
A six-year-old girl from Chengdu, China, has set a new women's world record for solving a Rubik's Cube in just over four seconds.
'Great leader': Elon Musk praises Chinese President Xi Jinping
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has praised Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "great leader."
This is the world's first supercritical CO2-molten salt power plant
China has started construction of the world's first utility-scale combined supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) power generation and molten salt energy storage project.
China's mission to Jupiter one step closer to reality
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a new deep-space navigation technique, Stellar Aberration Navigation.
China might ban 'intimate' AI companions for minors
China's top internet regulator has proposed new rules to protect minors from the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) companions.
White House launches 'Trump TV' after banning 3 media outlets
The White House has launched a 24/7 video channel called "Trump TV: The Essentials Station."
Xi Jinping US visit: Rare-earth magnets could be in focus
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the US, his first in over a decade.
This is the world's first submarine solar power plant
In a major milestone, Chinese scientists have tested the world's first underwater solar power plant.
Only 7,000 humanoid robots sold last year despite investment boom
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has revealed that around 7,000 humanoid robots were sold worldwide last year for industrial and professional services.
Volvo names Klaus Zellmer as new chief
Volvo Car AB has announced the appointment of Klaus Zellmer as its new president and chief executive officer.
Microsoft CEO to attend White House dinner for Xi Jinping
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will attend a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, according to Bloomberg.
Why Saudi Arabia quit cross-border payments platform led by China
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from mBridge, a China-led cross-border payments platform.
China develops paint that cools walls by 25°C
China has developed a revolutionary super-coating that can reduce wall temperatures by as much as 25 degree Celsius during summer.
India's exports to core BRICS nations soar by 34%
India's exports to core BRICS countries, China, South Africa, Brazil, and Russia, have witnessed a massive 34% jump in the first five months of FY2026-27.
China's smart glasses sales surge amid growing privacy concerns
China has witnessed a massive surge in the sale of smart glasses, with sales on major platforms more than doubling in the first eight months of this year.