China: News
Global investors pull out $8.5B from India-focused funds
Global investors have pulled out nearly $8.5 billion from India-focused funds in 2026, a report by Elara Securities has revealed.
How Microsoft built a massive AI business in China
Despite the US-China rivalry in artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has made a major business out of selling AI models to Chinese companies.
JPMorgan drops Anthropic's Claude from approved list in Hong Kong
JPMorgan has removed Anthropic's Claude AI models from an internal list of approved AI tools in Hong Kong, according to Financial Times.
Why subsea supercurrents are a threat to global tech networks
Turbidity currents, the powerful underwater flows capable of reshaping ocean floors and damaging vital internet cables, are more common than previously thought.
This paint meant for military can be used in homes
A team of researchers from Foshan University in China has developed a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite paint, which is made from expanded graphite and titanium dioxide.
China alleges foreign agencies using 'spy turtles' to monitor waters
The Chinese Ministry of State Security has accused foreign intelligence agencies of using marine life, including turtles and fish, to spy on its waters.
EU faces €1B per day trade deficit with China
The European Union (EU) is facing an unprecedented trade deficit with China, hitting a staggering €1 billion per day.
China's retail sales fall for 1st time since 2022
China's retail sales have witnessed a decline for the first time in over three years.
China just made a major breakthrough in quantum computing
China has made a major advancement in the field of quantum computing by successfully mass-producing an ultra-pure form of silicon.
Anthropic sends top engineers to Washington to resolve Mythos dispute
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has sent its top engineers to Washington.
Fears of China accessing Mythos led to export curbs: Report
The White House's decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos was partly due to concerns that a group associated with China may have accessed it, according to Semafor.
What's on PM Modi's agenda for G7 summit 2026?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Evian, France, on June 16 and 17.
China overtakes US in total R&D investment
China has officially overtaken the United States in total research and development (R&D) investment, marking a major shift in the global scientific landscape.
NASA's Artemis program has a life-threatening weakness, says China
Chinese scientists have flagged a potential life-threatening flaw in NASA's Artemis program, which is centered around the new Orion spacecraft.
Meta starts unwinding $2B Manus AI deal after Beijing order
Meta has started the process of unwinding its $2 billion acquisition of AI start-up Manus.
How China plans to protect financial information services from hackers
China's Cyberspace Administration has announced a new set of guidelines to strengthen data security management in the financial information services sector.
Worrying: Chinese AI models can now manipulate safety tests
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models are showing signs of "evaluation awareness," a Singapore-based research lab has found.
World Bank thinks 2020s is 'lost decade' for developing economies
The World Bank has warned that the 2020s could be a "lost decade" for many developing economies.
World's 1st tri-band optical fiber communication system debuts in China
China has unveiled the world's first three-band optical fiber communication system, a groundbreaking technology that could significantly enhance the capacity of future artificial intelligence (AI) networks.
China threatens US over blacklist of leading tech firms
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the US Defense Department's recent decision to add several major Chinese companies to its blacklist.
Global HIV infections, AIDS deaths decline to historic low
The United Nations Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has released its latest report, revealing a historic decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.
Why Microsoft has fired hundreds of Azure employees in China
Microsoft has laid off hundreds of employees in its Azure cloud unit in China.
China: Combined transplant of pig liver, kidney to human performed
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a Chinese team has successfully performed the world's first combined transplant of a pig's liver and kidneys into a human patient.
Smartphones may have accelerated declining birth rates, study finds
Declining birth rates have emerged as a major demographic challenge in the 21st century.
India deploys 12 nuclear warheads for 1st time
India has deployed 12 nuclear warheads in peacetime, marking a significant shift in its nuclear posture, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
9 nuclear powers spent record $119B on weapons in 2025
The world's nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $119 billion on their arsenals last year, a 19% increase from 2024.
China launches world's 1st wind-powered underwater data center
China has started operations at the world's first wind-powered underwater data center off the coast of Shanghai.
China's exports surge past expectations on booming AI demand
China's exports and imports grew faster than expected in May, driven by a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware.
Kimi maker Moonshot AI eyes $30B valuation in latest round
Moonshot AI, the company behind the Kimi chatbot, is in talks to raise up to $2 billion. The funding would increase its valuation to a whopping $30 billion.
Pakistan's new satellite constellation spying on Indian territory round-the-clock: Report
Pakistan has rapidly expanded its Earth-observation satellite network, launching six satellites between January 2025 and June 2026, a course of just 16 months, The Print stated in a report.
Chinese companies get 8x more subsidies than Indian counterparts
A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that Chinese companies received significantly more government support than their Indian counterparts between 2005 and 2024.
India to drive nearly half of global oil demand growth
Igor Sechin, the CEO of Russian oil giant Rosneft, has predicted that India will account for nearly half of the global increase in oil demand over the next decade.
China to build world's largest astronomy base by mid-2030s
China is on its way to establish the world's largest astronomy base by the mid-2030s.
Chinese actor Jin Ze dies at 33
The Chinese entertainment industry is in shock after the sudden death of actor Jin Ze (Zhang Jiawei) at just 33.
World's 1st superfast memory for quantum computers is here
Chinese scientists have developed the world's first superfast memory for quantum computers, overcoming a major data-reading bottleneck.
IBM allegedly covered up major data breaches, lawsuit claims
William Barlow, a former vice president of threat intelligence at IBM, has accused the tech giant of covering up three major data breaches in the last decade.
China's new nuclear-powered floating island might revolutionize global shipping
China is planning to build a huge nuclear-powered floating island. The proposed structure will act as a container transfer terminal and charging station for ships.
EU might force firms to have at least 3 suppliers
The European Commission is considering new legislation aimed at reducing dependence on single suppliers, especially from China.
Watch: Humanoid robot accidentally kicks child during a demo
A humanoid robot has gone viral after inadvertently kicking a child in the stomach during a public demonstration.
China cracks down on 'vulgar' micro dramas, targets 'soft pornography'
China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) has ordered provincial authorities to clamp down on materialistic, violent, and sexualized content in locally produced micro dramas.