China

Chinese groom bigamy row: authorities in Guizhou explain why a reception downstairs and a newborn's banquet upstairs broke no law. Read what his ex said.

Christian Nogot Puno Oct 15, 2026

MI5 has warned UK universities that research funded through China's CGTRI could assist Chinese espionage, urging institutions to review collaborations under the National Security Act 2023.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 30, 2026

China has warned the US against challenging four issues, led by Taiwan, ahead of Xi Jinping's expected meeting with Donald Trump amid disputes over security, human rights, technology and trade.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 23, 2026

New communications facilities at China's Djibouti military base could help the PLA monitor US and allied operations through signal patterns, according to a CSIS analysis of satellite imagery.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 22, 2026

China's expanding online manosphere is intensifying gender tensions as authorities balance censorship with demographic concerns over falling birth rates, declining marriages and broader economic pressures.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 20, 2026

China's Gravity-1 Y3 rocket launched nine satellites from a floating platform in the East China Sea, setting national records for payload mass and orbital altitude in a sea launch.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 17, 2026

Unverified online reports claim Xi Jinping lost consciousness, suffered a stroke and was hospitalised after the BRICS Summit, but officials and independent medical sources have provided no confirmation.

Aiza Moraña Sep 16, 2026

Satellite imagery suggests a vessel under construction at a Shanghai shipyard could serve as China's first dedicated mothership for launching and recovering giant uncrewed submarines.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 15, 2026

Chinese researchers have proposed a 60-tonne nuclear-powered tank armed with a 50-megajoule railgun, but the 450km-range vehicle remains at the research and concept stage.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 15, 2026

China's revised National Defense Mobilization Law expands the state's ability to mobilise citizens and requisition civilian resources during a declared national defence mobilisation.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 14, 2026

New footage showing China's H-6N bomber carrying the nuclear-capable JL-1 missile publicly confirms the air component of Beijing's developing nuclear triad, without demonstrating parity with Washington.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 13, 2026

The European Commission has proposed new public procurement rules to favour European suppliers, potentially impacting non-EU countries like China. The proposal aims to strengthen European industry and reduce dependencies.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 09, 2026

US agencies accuse six China-based AI companies of extracting capabilities from US AI models, alleging industrial-scale operations with potential government knowledge, raising concerns over AI trust and transparency.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 08, 2026

A Chinese state-owned company allegedly shipped 46 tonnes of material to a Russian drone facility under a civilian customs code, raising concerns about dual-use exports and potential sanctions violations.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 07, 2026

China is transitioning humanoid robots from entertainment to military use, with the PLA testing them for battlefield applications. This shift raises questions about autonomy and ethical implications.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 07, 2026

China's campaign to display scientists on public screens has sparked international debate, contrasting with other countries' focus on celebrities. The initiative highlights the importance of scientific achievements.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 06, 2026

China's navy has become the largest globally by ship count, surpassing the U.S. This shift highlights China's sustained naval expansion and the challenges facing America's shipbuilding capacity.

Bernadette B. Tixon Sep 02, 2026

Declassified US Senate documents reveal PLA scientist Zhou Yusen's virus shipment to the US before COVID-19, raising questions about China's military-linked research and his suspicious death.

Robert Gorgonio Jul 29, 2026

Micron Technology's stock fell sharply amid a semiconductor sell-off driven by AI spending concerns and Chinese competition, with CEO Sanjay Mehrotra selling shares before the decline.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jul 29, 2026

Porsche to cut 5,000 additional jobs by 2035 amid declining demand and competition, while investing $2.39 billion in key facilities and site protection to protect profitability and navigate industry shifts.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jul 28, 2026

China's DUV breakthrough is set to test US and Dutch export bans, as domestic chip tools enter production and investors question ASML's future China sales.

Emmanuel Morilla Jul 27, 2026

China now accounts for 28% of global manufacturing, surpassing the US, Japan, and Germany combined. This shift highlights China's industrial dominance and its impact on global trade and consumer prices.

Bernadette B. Tixon Jul 27, 2026

Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of military threats from North Korea, Iran, and China, highlighting their support for Russia through troops, weapons, and technology.

Bernadette B. Tixon Jul 27, 2026

Former President Trump claims China hacked US voter data and interfered in the 2020 election, unveiling declassified intelligence and promoting his Save America Act amid scrutiny over evidence.

Tanmay Puri Jul 17, 2026

China's economy grew by 4.3% in Q2 2026, the slowest since 2022, due to the Iran war's impact on oil prices and weak domestic spending, despite a surge in exports.

Bernadette B. Tixon Jul 15, 2026

China's crackdown on underground Christian churches intensifies, targeting children, lawyers, and online worship, raising international concerns over religious freedom under Xi's 'Sinicisation'.

Marty Vergel Baes Jul 13, 2026

A Philippine newspaper used satire to counter China's claim over Batanes, invoking Vladivostok to highlight Beijing's selective historical claims, amid escalating diplomatic tensions.

Bernadette B. Tixon Jul 12, 2026

Erling Haaland now has more fans in China than people in Norway, becoming China's favourite star, meme and 'Ha Bao' icon through viral clips, AI edits and a dual online persona.

Emmanuel Morilla Jul 09, 2026

Yang Youlin, a former Chinese official, has been sentenced to death for accepting bribes worth £240 million over 30 years, amid President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign.

Tanmay Puri Jul 07, 2026

The US Supreme Court reaffirmed birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump's attempt to limit it. Trump responded sarcastically to Xi Jinping, referencing the historic Wong Kim Ark case.

Tanmay Puri Jul 01, 2026