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The rebels at the front line of Myanmar's civil war
The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travels to Myanmar - without the permission of the authorities - to meet a group of rebel fighters.
June 9, 2026Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
June 9, 2026US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
June 9, 2026China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast - Reuters
China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast Reuters
June 9, 2026US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military - Reuters
US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China's military Reuters
June 8, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation - Reuters
China says 'illegal' outbound investment crackdown won't lead to forced liquidation Reuters
June 7, 2026Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?
Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.
June 7, 2026Most Gulf markets end lower amid fresh US-Iran escalation - Reuters
Most Gulf markets end lower amid fresh US-Iran escalation Reuters
June 7, 2026With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance - Reuters
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance Reuters
June 7, 2026Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says - Reuters
Boeing can provide aftermarket support to China for 200-jet order, executive says Reuters
June 6, 2026China urges fund managers to support innovation, warns against concept hype - Reuters
China urges fund managers to support innovation, warns against concept hype Reuters
June 6, 2026Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?
Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.
June 5, 2026Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit - Reuters
Xi, Putin to meet in Beijing for tea diplomacy after Trump visit Reuters
May 19, 2026Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit - Reuters
Taiwan open to direct talks between Trump and Lai amid concerns after Beijing summit Reuters
May 18, 2026Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.
May 16, 2026Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence, hours after summit with China's Xi
The US president says he wants Beijing and Taipei to "cool down" tensions over the self-governing island.
May 15, 2026Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power as China visit ends
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.
May 15, 2026Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.
May 15, 2026Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
May 14, 2026In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
May 14, 2026What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
May 14, 2026Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake - Reuters
Trump, Xi set for Beijing talks with trade truce, Iran war at stake Reuters
May 13, 2026Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.
May 13, 2026Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China - Reuters
Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China Reuters
May 13, 2026A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China
Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.
May 12, 2026China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief
David Malpass' comments come as US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping are due to meet in Beijing.
May 12, 2026How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to come
Trump's whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years - but will it bear fruit?
May 11, 2026Trump and Xi are set to meet. Where do US-China tariffs stand?
The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.
May 11, 2026Wall St Week Ahead-Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market - Reuters
Wall St Week Ahead-Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market Reuters
May 8, 2026Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say - Reuters
Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say Reuters
May 8, 2026Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip - Reuters
Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip Reuters
May 6, 2026Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?
The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.
April 30, 2026Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus - Reuters
Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus Reuters
April 27, 2026Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk - Reuters
Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk Reuters
April 23, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Watch: Runners v robots at China half marathon
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.
April 19, 2026Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances - Reuters
Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon, showing rapid advances Reuters
April 19, 2026Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows - Reuters
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows Reuters
April 18, 2026Chinese researcher's death after questioning in US prompts anger in Beijing
The semiconductor researcher was found dead after “hostile questioning” by US law enforcement.
April 9, 2026Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
April 7, 2026Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks - Reuters
Taiwan opposition chief arrives for China 'peace' mission, president calls for talks Reuters
April 7, 2026How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
April 5, 2026EU lawmakers press China on unsafe products on rare Beijing visit - Reuters
EU lawmakers press China on unsafe products on rare Beijing visit Reuters
April 1, 2026China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum - Reuters
China positions itself as a stable economic force amid global uncertainty at Beijing forum Reuters
March 24, 2026The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
March 18, 2026White House says China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing trip - Reuters
White House says China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing trip Reuters
March 18, 2026Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset - Reuters
Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset Reuters
March 17, 2026Beijing rejects Sinopec's request to tap commercial reserve, sources say - Reuters
Beijing rejects Sinopec's request to tap commercial reserve, sources say Reuters
March 12, 2026Boeing close to 500-jet order ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Boeing close to 500-jet order ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
March 6, 2026As Trump reins in China tech curbs, Beijing's export controls come of age - Reuters
As Trump reins in China tech curbs, Beijing's export controls come of age Reuters
February 26, 2026German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
February 25, 2026Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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