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China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoption - Reuters

China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoption Reuters

August 19, 2026

Chinese robotics giant Unitree soars in stock market debut

Shares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.

August 19, 2026

China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.

August 18, 2026

At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pints - Reuters

At Beijing AI-themed bar, DeepSeek tokens come with the pints Reuters

August 17, 2026

Fresh rivals & forced to settle for silver - but Hodgkinson up for fight

Keely Hodgkinson says she is proud of her ability to "continue to fight" after taking silver behind Audrey Werro at the European Athletics Championships.

August 15, 2026

Beijing braces for one-third of its annual rainfall over next 24 hours - Reuters

Beijing braces for one-third of its annual rainfall over next 24 hours Reuters

August 11, 2026

Trump suffers first-round defeat at China Open

World number one Judd Trump suffers a shock defeat by Thailand's Noppon Saengkham in the first round of the China Open.

August 9, 2026

Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin - Reuters

Heavy rains drench Beijing as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin Reuters

August 7, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: CXMT plans second chip plant in Beijing and is in talks on its funding, sources say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: CXMT plans second chip plant in Beijing and is in talks on its funding, sources say Reuters

August 3, 2026

New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend

The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.

August 3, 2026

Tech Now

New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.

August 1, 2026

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake up call'

A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

July 23, 2026

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says

The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

July 23, 2026

China summons Philippine ambassador over South China Sea encounter - Reuters

China summons Philippine ambassador over South China Sea encounter Reuters

July 21, 2026

'Wham! concerts changed lives in China' - Ridgeley

A new documentary shows the impact Wham! had on people during their ground-breaking visit to China.

July 18, 2026

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

July 15, 2026

Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know

McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.

July 7, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say Reuters

July 7, 2026

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

July 6, 2026

A small plane hit Beijing's tallest tower. What happened? - Reuters

A small plane hit Beijing's tallest tower. What happened? Reuters

July 6, 2026

Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison

The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.

July 5, 2026

China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled

Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.

July 3, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion - Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion Reuters

July 3, 2026

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building - Reuters

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building Reuters

July 2, 2026

China says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'

The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.

July 2, 2026

A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened

The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.

June 30, 2026

Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13 - Reuters

Beijing investigating rare light aircraft crash which killed pilot, injured 13 Reuters

June 27, 2026

Small aircraft crashes in Beijing over past 20 years - Reuters

Small aircraft crashes in Beijing over past 20 years Reuters

June 27, 2026

Debris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building

Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper.

June 26, 2026

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say - Reuters

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say Reuters

June 26, 2026

A Chinese box office hit sparks a debate about identity in Singapore

A nostalgic tale about family, hope and hardship has opened an unexpected conversation.

June 25, 2026

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan - Reuters

US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan Reuters

June 25, 2026

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sues US government over defence blacklist

It is suing the US defence department after it was added to a list of firms with ties to the Chinese military.

June 23, 2026

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver - Reuters

Asian refiners see little room for Iranian oil, leaving China as key buyer after US waiver Reuters

June 23, 2026

Three key takeaways from US-Iran agreement

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the 14-paragraph memorandum of understanding between both two countries.

June 17, 2026

Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India - Reuters

Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival India Reuters

June 16, 2026

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing - Reuters

China's Xi backs Myanmar's president as two leaders meet in Beijing Reuters

June 16, 2026

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy - Reuters

China embraces Myanmar's president as former junta chief seeks legitimacy Reuters

June 16, 2026

China's economic imbalance deepens as retail sales fall for first time in over three years - Reuters

China's economic imbalance deepens as retail sales fall for first time in over three years Reuters

June 16, 2026

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

June 13, 2026

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms - Reuters

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms Reuters

June 13, 2026

Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts

The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.

June 12, 2026

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

June 12, 2026

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions - Reuters

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions Reuters

June 11, 2026

China's WuXi sues US over allegations it supports Beijing's military - Reuters

China's WuXi sues US over allegations it supports Beijing's military Reuters

June 11, 2026

China joins Macron-led video call in rare economic talks ahead of G7 summit in France - Reuters

China joins Macron-led video call in rare economic talks ahead of G7 summit in France Reuters

June 11, 2026

China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil markets - Reuters

China learns to live on less fuel, to the relief of oil markets Reuters

June 11, 2026

Trump: 'I love the inflation'

The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.

June 10, 2026

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, 2026

Xi 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, 2026

US 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, 2026

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast - Reuters

China rides AI wave as exports surge past forecast Reuters

June 9, 2026

US 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, 2026

Has 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, 2026

China 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, 2026

Friendship 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, 2026

Most Gulf markets end lower amid fresh US-Iran escalation - Reuters

Most Gulf markets end lower amid fresh US-Iran escalation Reuters

June 7, 2026

With 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, 2026

Boeing 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, 2026

China 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, 2026

Is 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, 2026

Xi, 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, 2026

Taiwan 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, 2026

Taiwan 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, 2026

Trump 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, 2026

Xi 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, 2026

Trump 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, 2026

Flattery 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, 2026

In 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, 2026

What 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, 2026

Trump, 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, 2026

Trade, 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, 2026

Oil 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, 2026

A 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, 2026

China 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, 2026

How 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, 2026

Trump 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, 2026

Wall 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, 2026

Trump 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, 2026

Iran 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, 2026

Why 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, 2026

Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus - Reuters

Beijing blocks Meta acquisition of Chinese AI startup Manus Reuters

April 27, 2026

Asian 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, 2026

China 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, 2026

Watch: 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, 2026

Humanoid 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, 2026

Beijing 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, 2026

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit - Reuters

China offers incentives to Taiwan following opposition leader's visit Reuters

April 12, 2026

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says - Reuters

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says Reuters

April 12, 2026

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports - Reuters

US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports Reuters

April 11, 2026

The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks

Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.

April 10, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing

Cheng Li-wun is the Kuomintang's first sitting leader to visit China in a decade.

April 10, 2026

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition - Reuters

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition Reuters

April 10, 2026

Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill - Reuters

Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill Reuters

April 10, 2026

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader - Reuters

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader Reuters

April 10, 2026

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock - Reuters

China's factories snap years-long deflation spell on Iran war price shock Reuters

April 10, 2026

China sees first producer inflation in over three years - Reuters

China sees first producer inflation in over three years Reuters

April 10, 2026

Chinese startup ShengShu raises $293 million to advance artificial general intelligence - Reuters

Chinese startup ShengShu raises $293 million to advance artificial general intelligence Reuters

April 10, 2026

Chinese 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, 2026

Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling - Reuters

Panama asks China for respect after ship detentions tied to ports ruling Reuters

April 8, 2026

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons - Reuters

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons Reuters

April 8, 2026

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China - Reuters

Taiwan opposition leader pledges reconciliation at memorial for founding father in China Reuters

April 8, 2026

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks - Reuters

China says Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to explore comprehensive solution in peace talks Reuters

April 8, 2026

China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector - Reuters

China's Xi urges demand‑driven growth in services sector Reuters

April 8, 2026

Taiwan 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, 2026

Taiwan 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, 2026

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire.

April 6, 2026

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit - Reuters

Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit Reuters

April 6, 2026

How 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, 2026

China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children - Reuters

China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children Reuters

April 3, 2026

China's Space Pioneer says reusable rocket's maiden flight fails - reuters.com

China's Space Pioneer says reusable rocket's maiden flight fails reuters.com

April 3, 2026

Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes

The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

April 2, 2026

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

April 1, 2026

EU 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, 2026

China bans storing cremated remains in empty 'bone ash apartments'

China bans 'bone ash apartments' where mourners are storing cremated remains instead of cemeteries.

March 31, 2026

'Memory of a generation': China mourns the sudden death of a controversial education influencer

The divisive 41-year-old was among the country's most prominent influencers.

March 27, 2026

'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloom

A period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.

March 27, 2026

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement

Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

March 26, 2026

Trump reschedules Iran-delayed China visit for May 14-15 - Reuters

Trump reschedules Iran-delayed China visit for May 14-15 Reuters

March 25, 2026

China dials back on fuel price hikes to 'reduce burden' on drivers

It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.

March 24, 2026

China 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, 2026

Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm

The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".

March 19, 2026

The 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, 2026

White 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, 2026

What have US allies and China said about sending ships to the Strait of Hormuz?

US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's initial request to send ships to the crucial oil route.

March 17, 2026

Trump 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, 2026

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

March 17, 2026

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters

March 17, 2026

Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence - Reuters

Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence Reuters

March 15, 2026

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit - Reuters

US, China economic chiefs meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit Reuters

March 15, 2026

US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program - Reuters

US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program Reuters

March 12, 2026

Beijing 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, 2026

China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?

BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.

March 11, 2026

China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy - Reuters

China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy Reuters

March 10, 2026

China exports surge despite Trump tariffs

Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

March 10, 2026

N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'

The annual event, usually held in April, has been cancelled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.

March 9, 2026

China makes biggest retail fuel price cap increase in four years amid Iran war - Reuters

China makes biggest retail fuel price cap increase in four years amid Iran war Reuters

March 9, 2026

U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Liu withdraws from world championships - Reuters

U.S. Olympic figure skating champion Liu withdraws from world championships Reuters

March 8, 2026

Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search - Reuters

Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search Reuters

March 8, 2026

China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners - Reuters

China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners Reuters

March 8, 2026

China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates again - Reuters

China warns of global chip shortages as Nexperia dispute escalates again Reuters

March 7, 2026

China's Xi says the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption - Reuters

China's Xi says the military must be politically loyal, root out corruption Reuters

March 7, 2026

Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus - Reuters

Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus Reuters

March 7, 2026

China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years, expert says - Reuters

China could see widespread use of brain-computer tech in 3-5 years, expert says Reuters

March 7, 2026

China's Jiangsu touts AI industrial push as Xi urges province to lead - Reuters

China's Jiangsu touts AI industrial push as Xi urges province to lead Reuters

March 7, 2026

Boeing 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, 2026

'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

March 5, 2026

Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside - Reuters

Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside Reuters

March 5, 2026

Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor - Reuters

Chinese military flights around Taiwan fall, Trump-Xi meeting may be factor Reuters

March 5, 2026

Nvidia halts China-bound H200 output, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin, FT reports - Reuters

Nvidia halts China-bound H200 output, shifts TSMC capacity to Vera Rubin, FT reports Reuters

March 5, 2026

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know - Reuters

China's parliament rolls out economic, political blue-print; here's what you need to know Reuters

March 5, 2026

China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991

It is also the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to "around 5%" in 2023.

March 5, 2026

Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact - Reuters

Asian shares surge, led by KOSPI; Treasuries fall as traders weigh war impact Reuters

March 5, 2026

China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs - Reuters

China's new five-year plan calls for AI throughout its economy, tech breakthroughs Reuters

March 5, 2026

China touts high-tech push as rivalry with US intensifies - Reuters

China touts high-tech push as rivalry with US intensifies Reuters

March 4, 2026

China to send envoy to Middle East for mediation, foreign minister says - Reuters

China to send envoy to Middle East for mediation, foreign minister says Reuters

March 4, 2026

Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109 - Reuters

Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109 Reuters

March 4, 2026

China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' - Reuters

China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines' Reuters

March 4, 2026

Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group - Reuters

Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group Reuters

March 4, 2026

What to know about the 'two sessions', China's biggest political meeting

The carefully choreographed annual meetings signal the priorities of the world's second-largest economy.

March 4, 2026

Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports - Reuters

Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports Reuters

March 4, 2026

China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters

China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters

March 3, 2026

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters

Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters

March 3, 2026

China urges citizens in Iran to evacuate, Xinhua reports - Reuters

China urges citizens in Iran to evacuate, Xinhua reports Reuters

February 27, 2026

China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

February 27, 2026

As 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, 2026

Founder of China's JD.com launches yacht brand - Reuters

Founder of China's JD.com launches yacht brand Reuters

February 25, 2026

Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031

The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.

February 25, 2026

German 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, 2026

Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li - Reuters

Germany wants deeper, fairer economic ties with China, Merz tells Li Reuters

February 25, 2026

Exclusive: Trump eyes Pentagon AI program for trade block's minerals pricing, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Trump eyes Pentagon AI program for trade block's minerals pricing, sources say Reuters

February 24, 2026

China urges US to drop new tariffs, willing to have new round of trade talks - Reuters

China urges US to drop new tariffs, willing to have new round of trade talks Reuters

February 24, 2026

German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute - Reuters

German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute Reuters

February 24, 2026

Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short - Reuters

Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short Reuters

February 24, 2026

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for ninth straight month - Reuters

China leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged for ninth straight month Reuters

February 24, 2026

US meeting Russian and Chinese delegations for nuclear arms control talks, official says - Reuters

US meeting Russian and Chinese delegations for nuclear arms control talks, official says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Carney heading on overseas trade mission as Canada seeks to reduce its reliance on US

The prime minister is off to India, Australia and Japan amid ongoing tensions with Washington.

February 23, 2026

US LNG export surge and soft China demand meet record European imports - Reuters

US LNG export surge and soft China demand meet record European imports Reuters

February 23, 2026

Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult - Reuters

Wall St futures, dollar skid on US tariff tumult Reuters

February 23, 2026

North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power - Reuters

North Korea's ruling party re-elects Kim Jong Un general secretary for bolstering nuclear power Reuters

February 22, 2026

MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest

A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.

February 21, 2026

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court justices over tariffs ruling

The six justices who voted against the tariffs, dealing a major blow to his signature economic policy, should be "absolutely ashamed", Trump said.

February 21, 2026

US Supreme Court tariff ruling restores competitiveness to Brazil, says VP Alckmin - Reuters

US Supreme Court tariff ruling restores competitiveness to Brazil, says VP Alckmin Reuters

February 20, 2026

American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold at Olympics - Reuters

American Ferreira completes medal collection with halfpipe gold at Olympics Reuters

February 20, 2026

Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda

The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.

February 20, 2026

Trump to travel to China next month, with US trade policy in focus - Reuters

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February 20, 2026

Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxPNEJKVzNpdGxwNEdQQ0FaZnNBZ3pMVnhZWklNcmcxNmhrV2pSMU8xWlMzOUpFSUdydng0VTZGZEt0bkpMRnlsb1JENGZzMmxfVnQ4YXlJUWhoR1BPY2NUMWwtVXNXanZwT0g2bl9xdFpDOXVoemh2d0R2NFpwWmVSQU1mbHRndy15YzhaX2wyd29fQ0hPOWNMM0lOeHAyYU9EeHZBMGtR?oc=5" target="_blank">Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

February 20, 2026

Maier's 'gold medal performance' in ski cross final

Germany's Daniela Maier claims gold in the women's ski cross big final. Maier was following a contentious bronze medal finish four years ago in Beijing.

February 20, 2026

'I'm on right side' - Kenworthy on death threats after ICE post

Team GB's Gus Kenworthy says he took the death threats he received after he posted a graphic message about the United States' ICE organisation with a pinch of salt.

February 20, 2026

Gold heads for weekly loss as dollar advances - Reuters

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February 20, 2026

The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic

Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.

February 19, 2026

Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co Ltd - Reuters

Beijing HyperStrong Technology Co Ltd Reuters

January 7, 2026