China: News
Did China help Iran target US base in Jordan?
Iran is said to have used high-resolution satellite images from China before a deadly missile strike on a US military base in Jordan.
China rejects Anthropic's claims of AI labs extracting Claude data
China has denied the allegations made by US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic.
Chinese scientists just made hydrogen fuel cells 4x stronger
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cell technology, increasing its power output by four times.
China Southern Airlines to resume India flights after 6 years
China Southern Airlines will resume its Guangzhou-New Delhi flights from September 21, ending a six-year hiatus.
Britain faces more complex national security threats since 9/11: MI5
Britain's national security landscape has become more complex and dangerous since the 9/11 attacks, MI5 chief Ken McCallum has said.
China plans mass rollout of self-driving vehicles by 2030
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has unveiled a strategic plan to bolster its smart electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Houthis using Claude to develop missiles? Report flags weapons cell
Anthropic has flagged a Yemen-based weapons engineering cell that allegedly exploited its Claude AI model for missile guidance software development.
US diesel prices cross $6 per gallon for first time
The average price of diesel in the United States has crossed $6 a gallon for the first time.
Brent crude oil prices near $110 as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Friday, with both major benchmarks set to close the week above $100 per barrel for the first time since mid-May.
BRICS: Intelligence Bureau warns of potential China, Russia-linked protests
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has warned of possible disruptions to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
China, Iran used Claude AI to track dissidents, Anthropic says
Anthropic has uncovered several suspected state-backed operations using its AI models for surveillance.
20 killed after cargo ship catches fire in China port
As many as 20 people have been killed after a fire broke out on a cargo ship, the Ocean Melody, at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. in Qingdao port, China.
Asian students beat US peers as AI reshapes classroom learning
Asian high-school students have outperformed their Western counterparts in reading, science, and math, according to the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Xi will attend BRICS in India: China confirms
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend the upcoming BRICS summit, which will be held from September 11 to 13 in New Delhi.
OpenAI reverses stance, calls for mandatory US AI safety rules
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, has reversed its earlier stance on regulatory measures.
Modi-Xi bilateral meeting likely at BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS Summit.
Sheikh Hasina's daughter quits WHO post
Saima Wazed, the daughter of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned from her position as the World Health Organization's (WHO) Southeast Asia regional director, a position she took over in early 2024.
This single-dose nanodrug might cure your bad cholesterol
US and Chinese researchers have conducted successful clinical trials of a single-dose nanodrug, which can potentially control "bad" cholesterol levels for years or even forever.
'Have...some shame': Philippines as defense chief gets China note mid-speech
The Seoul Defence Dialogue witnessed a dramatic turn of events when Chinese "wolf warrior diplomacy" was met with strong resistance from the Philippines.
5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday, the second tremor in less than a week. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km (21.75 miles), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
Russia-North Korea inaugurate 1st road bridge over Tumen River
Russia and North Korea have inaugurated their first road bridge across the Tumen River, strengthening bilateral ties.
Abandoned Chinese coal mines might soon be used for farming
A team of researchers from Shanxi, a major coal-producing province in central China, has proposed the concept of "underground agriculture" in abandoned coal mine tunnels.
China, Russia conduct 1st-ever joint sea ice survey in Arctic
China and Russia have conducted their first-ever joint sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean.
China's exports surge 25% in August, trade surplus hits $119B
China's export growth has gained momentum, with a 25% increase in August compared to the same month last year.
Why China is infusing around $54B into banks and insurers
China is injecting a massive amount of CNY 360 billion ($53.6 billion) into eight of its state-owned banks and insurance companies.
EU might lose 300,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026. Reason? China
The European Union (EU) is facing a potential loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs in the latter half of 2026. The grim prediction comes from Eurometal, an industry trade body.
Chinese scientists back Trump's love for battleships with big guns
Chinese military scientists have backed the controversial idea of US President Donald Trump to build new warships with large-caliber guns.
Huawei launches 2nd-gen tri-fold smartphone, takes aim at Apple, Xiaomi
Huawei has launched its second tri-fold smartphone, the Mate XT2.
Tim Cook is not leaving Apple anytime soon
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple's CEO after a successful 15-year tenure. However, he won't be leaving the company anytime soon.
This ultra-sensitive 'floating compass' can help search for dark matter
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a tabletop magnetic sensor, the Levitated Magnet Magnetometer (LeMaMa).
Why China is planning to launch a 3D satellite chain
China has started an ambitious international project to build a three-dimensional satellite network between Earth and the Moon.
First-in-the-world: China can now extract iron from ultra-low-grade ore
China has launched a world-first industrial-scale facility to extract iron from mine tailings and ultra-low-grade ore.
Space between Earth and Moon might become a battleground: Study
Chinese aerospace researchers have examined the potential for future conflicts to extend into cislunar space, the region between Earth and the Moon.
China's uranium-extraction method from seawater is 8x stronger than US
A team of researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a way to extract uranium from seawater at a rate more than eight times higher than the target set by the US Department of Energy.
This Chinese robot dog can guide the visually impaired
A Chinese defense research facility has unveiled a revolutionary new robot, Xiaoyuan, designed to assist visually impaired people.
US and China to hold AI talks this September
The United States and China are preparing for a mid-September dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) safety risks.
'India warned Europe about China, we didn't listen': Belgian PM
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has warned Europe about the dangers of its growing economic dependence on China.
Zuckerberg called Trump to voice concerns over national AI regulator
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concerns over the proposal of a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulator.
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Volkswagen, the German automotive giant, has announced plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of this decade.
Chinese entrepreneur earns ₹14L per month offering 'itch-scratching' service
A 32-year-old entrepreneur from southern China has created a unique business by launching an "itch-scratching" service, reported the South China Morning Post.