Global Mayors Dialogue in Luoyang Explores How Historic Cities Can Balance Heritage and Industrial Growth
LUOYANG, China: City leaders from across the world have gathered in Luoyang, Henan Province, for the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue,...
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China Moves to Protect Employment as Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the World of Work
China is stepping up its focus on employment policy as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies begin to transform the...
Togo Leader to Visit China as Beijing Seeks to Deepen Strategic Ties With Africa
BEIJING: Togo’s President of the Council of Ministers, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, is set to make an official visit to China...
U.S. Assessment Says China Is Unlikely to Invade Taiwan Before 2027
Washington: A recent U.S. intelligence assessment has indicated that China is not currently expected to launch an invasion of Taiwan...
U.S. Assessment Says Chinese Attack on Taiwan Is Not Considered Imminent
Washington: A fresh assessment by U.S. officials has challenged the idea that China is necessarily preparing to launch military action...
China Warns EU of Firm Response Over Proposed Trade Restrictions
China has warned the European Union that it will take a firm response if Brussels introduces new restrictions targeting Chinese...
Trump-Xi Summit Ends Without Major Breakthrough on Key Disputes
Washington: A high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded without a major breakthrough...
China Urges Washington to Oppose Taiwan Independence During Trump-Xi Talks
Washington: China has called on the United States to take a clear position against Taiwan independence during high-level discussions between...
Trump and Xi Highlight US-China Ties Amid Differences Over Trade and Taiwan
Washington: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relations between the...
United States Remains Largest Contributor to UN Regular Budget in 2026
The United Nations' financing system continues to depend heavily on contributions from a relatively small group of major economies, with...
China Delivers Customized AI Weather Early Warning System to Nepal
China has provided Nepal with a customized version of its artificial intelligence-powered meteorological early warning platform, MAZU, in a move...
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Washington Summit as Trade, AI and Taiwan Take Center Stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for a closely watched meeting in Washington as the...
ASEAN-Plus Three Trade Surges as Asian Economies Deepen Regional Economic Cooperation
Economic cooperation between Southeast Asia and the region's three major Northeast Asian partners is gaining momentum, with new figures showing...
Rubio, Motegi and Cho Hyun Set for Trilateral Talks in New York as Security and Economic Issues Take Center Stage
NEW YORK, September 21, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign...
Trump’s China Strategy Shifts as Xi Jinping Prepares for Washington Visit
Washington, September 20, 2026: US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington this week,...
ASEAN and China Strengthen Cooperation on Green Technology and Sustainable Development
Jakarta: ASEAN and China are working to deepen cooperation on environmental sustainability, with green technology, circular economy practices, sustainable industries...
Russia and China Block US-Backed UN Proposal on Iran Sanctions Monitoring
Russian president Vladimir Putin enters the joint press conference with President Donald Trump at the Arctic Warrior Event Center at...
Singapore’s Exports Surge 46.2% as AI Demand Drives Electronics Boom
Singapore, September 17, 2026: Singapore recorded a sharp acceleration in its merchandise exports in August, with non-oil domestic exports (NODX)...
Taiwan Becomes Key Concern Ahead of Upcoming Trump-Xi Summit
Washington, September 17, 2026: Taiwan has emerged as one of the most sensitive issues ahead of an expected meeting between...
India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Commission, Calls Move Legally Unfounded
New Delhi, September 17, 2026: India has rejected the recently announced Pakistan-China initiative involving a joint commission on boundary matters,...
China Rapidly Closes AI Gap With the United States as Global Technology Race Intensifies
China is rapidly narrowing the artificial intelligence gap with the United States, according to a new assessment as competition between...
China Calls for Restraint as Regional Security Tensions Rise
China's Defence Minister Dong Jun has called on countries to avoid provocative actions and exercise greater caution as tensions continue...
Global Institutions Gain Public Trust as Confidence in Major-Power Leadership Faces Questions
A new international survey covering more than 35,000 people worldwide has found continued support for global cooperation and rising confidence...
Modi Calls for Stronger BRICS Cooperation as Global Conflicts Test Emerging Powers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS members to strengthen cooperation as wars, geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and climate-related...
Xi Jinping Unveils Five New Initiatives to Strengthen BRICS Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined five new initiatives aimed at expanding cooperation among BRICS countries, placing artificial intelligence, trade,...
Indonesia and China Strengthen Cooperation to Prepare Economic Negotiators for Global Challenges
Indonesia is strengthening cooperation with China to improve the capabilities of government officials responsible for negotiating international economic agreements and...
China Plans Wider Global Use of Yuan Through Financial Opening and Cross-Border Payments
China is preparing a broader push to strengthen the international role of its currency by expanding financial-market access, improving cross-border...
AI Chipmaker Enflame Surges Nearly 200% in Shanghai Market Debut
China’s artificial intelligence chip industry received a major boost on Friday as Tencent-backed Enflame Technology made a spectacular debut on...
China Warns Investment Banks Against Low-Quality IPOs as Listing Boom Accelerates
BEIJING — Chinese financial regulators have warned investment banks against bringing large numbers of low-quality companies to the stock market,...
China Sets 2030 Targets to Modernize Fisheries and Expand Sustainable Aquaculture
BEIJING — China has unveiled a new five-year fisheries development plan aimed at increasing the supply of high-quality aquatic products...
China Unveils Bigger Rural Funding Push to Strengthen Food Security Through 2030
BEIJING — China has announced a broad new financial strategy aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural development through...
China Temporarily Freezes New Battery Storage Factory Approvals as Overcapacity Concerns Grow
BEIJING — China has temporarily suspended approvals for new energy-storage battery manufacturing projects as authorities begin a broader review of...
China Unveils New Funding Drive to Strengthen Food Security and Modernize Rural Areas
BEIJING — China has unveiled a new financial support framework aimed at strengthening food security and accelerating rural modernization through...
China Launches $54 Billion Capital Boost for State Banks and Insurers
BEIJING — China is moving to inject roughly $54 billion into major state-owned banks and insurance companies, launching one of...
Maserati Turns to Huawei and JAC as Stellantis Seeks Lifeline for Struggling Luxury Brand
MILAN — Maserati could be heading toward one of the biggest strategic transformations in its modern history as parent company...
China Mudslide Death Toll Rises to Three as Typhoon Saudel Triggers Torrential Rain
BEIJING — The death toll from a mudslide in eastern China has risen to three, while nine people remain missing...
Philippines Warns China Could Exploit Reduced U.S.-South Korea Military Exercises
The Philippines has warned that China could use changes in U.S.-South Korean military exercises as an opportunity to strengthen its...
India: BRICS Judicial Forum Brings Senior Judiciary Leaders Together in New Delhi
India is hosting a major international judicial gathering in New Delhi, bringing together senior judges and judicial representatives from BRICS...
Which Countries Combine Economic Power, Human Development and Military Strength?
A new world map highlights an interesting intersection of economic size, human development and military capability, showing how relatively few...
Russian and Chinese Navy Ships Pass Through Japanese Strait, Tokyo Releases New Details
Japan has reported that Russian and Chinese naval vessels sailed through a strait in Japan on September 3, prompting renewed...
