China: News
China's secret stealth drone spotted flying for first time
A new Chinese stealth drone, unofficially named the GJ-X, has been spotted.
Trump greets Modi on Diwali, repeats Russian oil claim
United States President Donald Trump has once again claimed that India is not going to buy "much oil from Russia."
Chinese homes might have robot companions by 2035
China's "AI+" initiative, launched in August, is more than just an economic stimulus. The plan is a decade-long national strategy aimed at ushering China into an era of "intelligent civilization."
Is the US-Australia minerals deal enough to reduce China's dominance?
The United States and Australia have signed an $8.5 billion critical minerals agreement to reduce China's grip on rare earths.
Trump threatens 155% tariffs on China
US President Donald Trump has warned that he may impose tariffs as high as 155% on Chinese goods from November 1, if a trade deal is not finalized.
Oil prices hit 5-month low: Here we decode why
Oil prices have hit their lowest level since early May, with Brent crude futures settling down by $0.28 at $61.01 per barrel.
Ex-heavy metal drummer Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first female PM
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's first female prime minister after winning a majority in the first round of voting.
'I don't like you either': Trump confronts Australian envoy
United States President Donald Trump openly expressed his dislike for Australia's ambassador, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, during a meeting at the White House with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his aides on Monday.
US, Australia ink $8.5 billion critical minerals deal
United States President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have inked a critical minerals deal.
Why China's curbing of rare earth magnet exports are worrying
China's rare earth magnet exports have witnessed a significant decline in September.
China pauses US soybean imports for 1st time since 2018
For the first time since November 2018, China has stopped importing soybeans from the US. The move comes as a result of continued trade tensions between the two economic superpowers.
Why Apple is facing an antitrust complaint in China
A group of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users has filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with China's State Administration for Market Regulation.
Trump reveals conditions for lowering tariffs on Chinese products
US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of lowering tariffs on Chinese goods.
China accuses US of hacking its National Time Service Center
China has accused the United States of hacking its National Time Service Center, a facility that generates and maintains China's standard time.
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia denies Chinese unit's claims of independence
Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, has confirmed that its employees in China continue to have access to company platforms and receive their salaries as usual.
Why Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has paused salaries of Chinese employees
Nexperia, a leading Dutch semiconductor company, has suspended salary payments and access to work accounts for its employees in China.
US-India trade deal talks progressing well, says Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that talks between India and the United States on a trade deal are progressing well.
India outperformed neighbor in exporting smartphones to US: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India has surpassed its neighbor in exporting smartphones to the US, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday.
US to hold trade talks with China next week
The next round of US-China trade talks is scheduled for next week, with America's Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng leading the negotiations.
Why lethal injection vs. hanging debate has started again
The Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition seeking to replace hanging with less painful methods of execution, such as lethal injection.
Indians excluded from US green card lottery till 2028
Indian nationals have been excluded from the United States Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, at least until 2028.
India becomes world's 3rd-strongest air power; how it overtook China
India has surpassed China to become the world's third-strongest aerial power, according to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA).
Microsoft might not make Surface devices in China anymore
Microsoft is said to be planning the relocation of its Surface laptop and tablet manufacturing out of China.
China raises hiring age limit to tackle job market bias
China is tackling age discrimination in its job market, a problem commonly referred to as the "curse of 35."
US no longer on most-powerful passport list; what about India?
The United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports in the world for the first time in two decades, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025.
China faces deflation as consumer prices fall for third month
China's consumer prices witnessed a 0.3% decline in September, continuing the trend of deflation.
US Congress probes Elon Musk's Starlink over Myanmar scam centers
The United States Congress has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's Starlink satellite service for its alleged role in providing internet access to Myanmar scam centers.
US and China's trade war escalates with tit-for-tat port fees
The United States and China have begun imposing new port fees on each other's ships from today.
Gold prices soar to all-time high amid US-China trade tensions
Gold prices have skyrocketed to an all-time high, fueled by renewed trade tensions between the United States and China.
China's exports smash estimates amid rising trade tensions with US
China's exports rose by a surprising 8.3% year-on-year in September, beating the 6.6% median forecast by economists surveyed by Bloomberg.
Why Qualcomm is facing an antitrust probe in China
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has launched an antitrust investigation into US-based semiconductor giant Qualcomm.
This firm is investing ₹5,000cr to make green steel
ACME Group has announced plans to invest around ₹5,000 crore in a new facility for producing green steel.
Don't need China for most rare earth needs, says Taiwan
Taiwan's economy ministry is evaluating the impact of China's recent expansion of rare earth export curbs on its semiconductor industry.
How NVIDIA became a victim of US-China trade war
NVIDIA, a leading American chipmaker, has found itself caught in the crossfire of the ongoing trade war between the US and China.
Could gold prices reach $10,000 per ounce by 2028?
Ed Yardeni, a renowned market expert and the President of Yardeni Research, has made a bold prediction about the future of gold prices.
China slams US over 130% tariffs, warns of consequences
China has slammed the United States for its decision to impose a 100% additional tariff on all Chinese exports.
$19B: Cryptocurrency market suffers biggest single-day wipeout in history
The cryptocurrency market has witnessed its biggest single-day wipeout in history, with over $19 billion liquidated.
Why EVs and semiconductor components are about to become costlier
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned that the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China will likely drive up prices for electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, and semiconductor components.
Trump announces an extra 100% tariff on imports from China
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an extra 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month.
India's smartphone exports hit record high, touching $13.4B in H1
India's smartphone exports have witnessed a meteoric rise, hitting $13.4 billion in the first half of FY26 (April to September).