China: News
15 Jun 2025
Stock MarketChina's biotech stocks up 60% this year: What's fueling rally?
China's biotechnology sector is witnessing a remarkable comeback, with stocks surging over 60% since January.
15 Jun 2025
Elon MuskChina successfully conducts human trial of Neuralink-like brain implant
China has become the second country in the world to conduct a human trial of an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI), state broadcaster CCTV reported.
15 Jun 2025
Mercedes-BenzWhy Mercedes-Benz has recalled almost 13,450 electric cars in China
Mercedes-Benz has announced a major recall of its EQC electric vehicles in China.
14 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI may be able to think like humans after all
A group of Chinese researchers has provided the first evidence that artificial intelligence (AI) large language models can spontaneously form a human-like system to understand and categorize natural objects.
14 Jun 2025
NVIDIAWhy NVIDIA is barring China from its revenue, profit forecasts
NVIDIA, the leading American semiconductor company, has excluded China from its revenue and profit forecasts.
13 Jun 2025
AppleApple reclaims title of top-selling smartphone brand in China
Apple has reclaimed its position as the top-selling smartphone brand in China, according to Counterpoint Research.
12 Jun 2025
AustraliaWhat is AUKUS, submarine deal between Australia, UK and US?
Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles has expressed confidence that the AUKUS submarine deal with the United Kingdom and the United States will go ahead, despite reports that the Pentagon is reviewing the 2021 deal.
12 Jun 2025
TechnologyWith photonic chip, China targets AI, 6G, and quantum dominance
China has joined the global race to mass produce high-performance photonic chips.
12 Jun 2025
TechnologyChina approves world's largest amphibious plane for mass production
China's home-grown AG600, the world's largest amphibious plane, has been approved for mass production.
12 Jun 2025
WorldHow China's full control over samarium supply threatens Western militaries
China has tightened its grip on the global supply of samarium, a rare earth mineral.
11 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpUS, China strike deal on rare earth minerals, student visas
US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade agreement with China.
11 Jun 2025
WorldUS tightens visa policy for Chinese children under 14
The United States Embassy in China has revised its visa policy for children under 14 years of age.
11 Jun 2025
CanadaUS appeals court allows Trump's tariffs to stay in effect
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has ruled that President Donald Trump's tariffs can remain in effect for now.
11 Jun 2025
IndiaChina thanks India for 'prompt' rescue after cargo ship fire
China has thanked India for its swift and professional response in rescuing the crew of the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire off the Kerala coast on June 9.
11 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpUS, China reach deal to ease export controls
The United States and China have reportedly agreed on a preliminary trade deal framework after two days of talks in London.
10 Jun 2025
South KoreaWorld fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline': UN report
A recent United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report has revealed that the world is witnessing an "unprecedented decline in fertility rates."
10 Jun 2025
BYJU'SBYJU'S coding asset in US sold for a pittance
BYJU'S, the troubled edtech giant, has sold off two of its American assets - coding platform Tynker and kids' learning platform Epic.
10 Jun 2025
HuaweiHuawei admits its AI chips lag behind US peers
Huawei's CEO Ren Zhengfei has admitted in an interview with China's state-run People's Daily newspaper, that the company's AI chips are one generation behind their American counterparts.
10 Jun 2025
WuhanAnother Chinese scientist arrested for smuggling biological material into US
A Chinese scientist was arrested on Sunday at Detroit Metropolitan Airport for allegedly smuggling biological materials into the United States, authorities said.
09 Jun 2025
TaiwanTaiwan planning to buy India's D4 anti-drone system? Official says…
Taiwan has not confirmed any plans to procure India's advanced D4 anti-drone system, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in India told Firstpost.
09 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpGold prices decline on stronger US employment, China trade talks
Gold prices fell on Monday as optimism over easing US-China trade tensions weighed on safe-haven demand.
09 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningWorld's 1st non-binary AI chip enters production: What's so special?
China has begun mass production of the world's first non-binary artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
09 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningRedNote is the latest Chinese player releasing open-source AI model
China's popular social media platform, RedNote, has launched an open-source large language model (LLM).
09 Jun 2025
KeralaWorld's largest container ship docks at Kerala's Vizhinjam port
In a historic first for South Asia, the world's largest container ship, MSC IRINA, has docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala.
09 Jun 2025
StarbucksWhy Starbucks is lowering prices in China
Starbucks has announced a price reduction for some of its iced drinks in China.
09 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningChina suspends AI chatbots during high-stakes exam to curb cheating
China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including Alibaba's Qwen and Tencent's Yuanbao, have temporarily disabled some of their functions.
09 Jun 2025
COVID-19'Something...worse than COVID-19': Expert warns after fungus smuggled into US
A prominent US-based China analyst has issued a stark warning, suggesting the country could face a crisis even more severe than the COVID-19 pandemic if immediate precautions are not taken.
09 Jun 2025
United States of AmericaChina's exports to US plunge 34%, worst drop since 2020
China's exports have seen a major slowdown, with a 34.4% decline in shipments to the US, the largest drop since February 2020.
09 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpUS, China trade chiefs meet amid rising trade tensions
Top trade negotiators from the United States and China will meet in London today to discuss the ongoing trade tensions.
08 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpChinese hackers reportedly targeting US officials' smartphones since late 2024
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the smartphones of government officials, political figures, tech professionals, and journalists.
08 Jun 2025
Health & WellnessMicroplastics from this biodegradable material can cause diabetes: Study
A recent study has revealed that microplastics from polylactic acid (PLA), a commonly used biodegradable material, can enter the metabolic cycle of gut bacteria and cells after ingestion.
08 Jun 2025
Science and TechnologyThis rare mineral found in China can help restore vision
A team of scientists has used a rare mineral, mostly found in China, to create an artificial retina.
07 Jun 2025
Indian GovernmentModi government slaps anti-dumping duties on imports from China, EU
The Indian government has slapped anti-dumping duties on the imports of Vitamin-A Palmitate and Insoluble Sulphur from China, Switzerland, Japan, and the European Union (EU).
07 Jun 2025
Science and TechnologyThis ultra-secure communication network will not need encryption keys
China has successfully tested the core components of a quantum-based network during a short vertical flight, marking a major milestone in its quest to build an ultra-secure communication system.
07 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThese open-source Chinese AI models can power humanoid robots
The Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI), a non-profit research lab in China, has launched a series of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models.
07 Jun 2025
General MotorsGM, Ford cars might not become costlier after all
China has issued temporary export licenses for rare earth minerals to suppliers of General Motors, Ford, and Jeep-maker Stellantis, as per Reuters.
07 Jun 2025
United States of AmericaWhy US retailers want Chinese suppliers to bear shipping costs
US retail giants are asking their Chinese suppliers to share or even bear the full cost of shipping goods across the Pacific Ocean.
07 Jun 2025
Amnesty InternationalHong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces new national security charges
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been slapped with fresh national security charges.
06 Jun 2025
COVID-19New coronavirus strain has potential to trigger next pandemic: Study
A new study has raised concerns over a subgroup of bat coronaviruses, called HKU5, which could pose a pandemic risk.
06 Jun 2025
WorldChinese man arrested after 32 years for killing mother, girlfriend
A man in China, identified only by his surname, Li, has been arrested after evading capture for 32 years.
06 Jun 2025
Indian GovernmentHow China's rare earth export restrictions affect India's EV ambitions
India's electric vehicle (EV) sector is facing a major hurdle due to China's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals.
06 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpDeport 'illegal alien' Musk immediately: Trump's aide Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist of President Donald Trump, has called for an investigation into Tesla CEO Elon Musk's immigration status.
06 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpTrump confirms China visit after 'very good' call with Xi
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he will visit China after a "very good" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
05 Jun 2025
ChatGPTOpenAI says China-linked groups used ChatGPT for propaganda campaigns
OpenAI has exposed and dismantled 10 covert influence operations that misused its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
04 Jun 2025
Electric VehiclesElectric vehicles might become costlier in India soon
India's EV industry is facing a supply chain crisis due to shortage of rare earth magnets. These components are used in electric motors, which are critical for EV propulsion systems.
04 Jun 2025
AirbusChina might order hundreds of Airbus planes next month
China is considering a massive order of Airbus aircraft, possibly as early as next month.
04 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpIndia's services sector hits 3-month high on strong demand
India's services sector activity has witnessed a significant upswing, hitting a three-month high of 58.8 in May.
04 Jun 2025
WorldChinese scientists charged after smuggling 'agroterrorism weapon' fungus into US
The United States Department of Justice has charged two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian (33) and Zunyong Liu (34), with smuggling a dangerous fungus into the country.
