New Portuguese government to keep ban on Chinese 5G equipment

New Portuguese government to keep ban on Chinese 5G equipment

Alibaba shares jump 4% on its addition to mainland Stock Connect Scheme

Alibaba shares jump 4% on its addition to mainland Stock Connect Scheme

Sixty countries endorse 'blueprint' for AI use in military; China opts out

Sixty countries endorse 'blueprint' for AI use in military; China opts out

China's exports top forecasts, imports hurt by depressed domestic demand

China's economy has failed to fire over the past year amid a prolonged property sector downturn

Spain's Sanchez seeks to temper trade war talk during China trip

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday

China stops foreign adoptions of its children after three decades

More than 160,000 Chinese children have been adopted by families across the world since 1992

China logs hottest August in more than six decades

Beijing has pledged to bring planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions to net zero by 2060

China's Geespace launches 10 low-orbit satellites, eyeing Starlink

Satellites in orbit to service over 200 million users worldwide by the end of 2025.

China pledges to give Africa $51bn in fresh funding over next three years

China pledges to give Africa $51bn in fresh funding over next three years

China to 'revitalise' ageing railway linking Zambia, Tanzania

The single-track TAZARA railway was built between 1970 and 1975

Chinese PM to visit Pakistan for SCO summit in October

Signing of key agreements between two countries is expected during three-day visit

New Zealand spy report calls out China for interference

New Zealand spy report calls out China for interference

China-linked 'Spamouflage' network mimics Americans online to sway US political debate

China has been making its own plans, cultivating networks of fake social media users

Eleven dead after school bus hits students, parents in eastern China

Six parents and five children were killed in the incident while one remained in critical condition

PM Shehbaz terms Pak-China friendship vital for regional stability

Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Shehbaz Sharif

Swaths of China, Japan log record summer temperatures

Swaths of China, Japan log record summer temperatures

Trump 'has a lot on his plate', misunderstands Taiwan's chip role

Trump 'has a lot on his plate', misunderstands Taiwan's chip role

China warns Japan of retaliation over potential new chip curbs, Bloomberg reports

China warns Japan of retaliation over potential new chip curbs, Bloomberg reports

China to pitch green tech exports to African leaders as Western curbs loom

Beijing to host 2024 African summit from Wednesday to Friday,aims to recalibrate economic,trade ties

China's weak factory PMI raises pressure for consumer stimulus

Producers reported the new orders and new export orders sub-indices remained firmly in the negative

BRICS New Development Bank authorizes Algeria to join

BRICS New Development Bank authorizes Algeria to join

Pacific leaders remove Taiwan from communique after China complaint

Pacific leaders remove Taiwan from communique after China complaint

Chinese Navy survey ship entered Japanese waters

Chinese Navy survey ship entered Japanese waters

China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea

China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea

China's cabinet passes draft regulations on data security management

China's cabinet passes draft regulations on data security management

Pakistan to host SCO meeting come what may, avers Mohsin Naqvi

Says state will fight tooth and nail against militants out to sabotage mega event

Top officials plan Biden-Xi call despite tensions

Top US and Chinese officials discussed plans for Presidents Biden and Xi to talk in coming weeks.

China holds 2nd day of talks on Taiwan, fentanyl with top Biden aide

US and China representatives are meeting on issues of Middle East, Ukraine, Taiwan, South China Sea

Japan scrambles jets against China plane that breached airspace

Japan scrambles jets against China plane that breached airspace

China's Didi in talks to sell smart auto assets to state-backed NavInfo's unit

Didi plans to invest over 200 million yuan in AutoAi, to become No.2 shareholder

China robots conference spotlights the changing face of humanoids

China's share in installation of industrial robots was more than half the global total in 2022.

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite efforts to rebuild trust

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea despite efforts to rebuild trust

Two Chinese companies announce setting up plants in Pakistan

Napa Chemicals, Shing Shao will manufacture textile-related raw materials in Punjab

UK PM tells China's Xi he hopes for 'honest' discussions

UK PM tells China's Xi he hopes for 'honest' discussions

Chinese entities turn to Amazon cloud and its rivals to access high-end US chips, AI

They accessed the services through Chinese intermediary companies rather than from AWS directly

Chinese scientists use lunar soil to produce water

Lunar expeditions will set the foundations to build the International Lunar Research Station

Taiwan sentences eight soldiers for spying for China

Taiwan sentences eight soldiers for spying for China

China opens anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports in EV tariff rebuff

China opens anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy imports in EV tariff rebuff

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter

China's Didi Global swings to profit in second quarter

BMW's China-made electric Mini to receive lower 21.3pc tariff

BMW's China-made electric Mini to receive lower 21.3pc tariff

China and Vietnam sign 14 deals

China and Vietnam sign 14 deals

Explainer: What is antimony and why is China curbing its exports?

Its biggest application today is as a flame retardant, accounted for around half of global use

China will focus on boosting consumption to improve economy, premier says

China will focus on boosting consumption to improve economy, premier says

China's faltering growth revives cash vouchers talk

After a dismal second quarter, the world's second-largest economy lost momentum further in July

China to limit antimony exports in latest critical mineral curbs

China to limit antimony exports in latest critical mineral curbs

California Democrats fear US tech firm 'death spiral' with more China curbs

The Netherlands and Japan restricted equipment exports to China

China applies again to build contested big embassy in London

China applies again to build contested big embassy in London

Hong Kong court dismisses bid by media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn conviction

Lai has been held in solitary confinement for more than three years since 2020

Vietnam's newly appointed party chief set to visit China next week

The move will confirm the close ties between two communist-run neighbours

China test-flies biggest cargo drone as low-altitude economy takes off

Tengden, is slightly larger than the world's most popular light aircraft, the four-seat Cessna 172.

China supports Iran in defending security, says foreign minister

Iran and Hamas have accused Israel of carrying out strike that killed Haniyeh

China signs billion-dollar deal for car factory in Turkey

China signs billion-dollar deal for car factory in Turkey

Philippine military condemns China air force for 'dangerous' acts in South China Sea

Philippine military condemns China air force for 'dangerous' acts in South China Sea

China's rains and floods led to near doubling of natural disaster losses in July

China suffered $10.1 billion in economic losses from natural disasters last month

Exclusive: First Russia-China barter trade may come this autumn

Moscow, Beijing are working on resolving payment issues by barter trading

Shanghai summons six coffee brands over collection of customer data

Shanghai summons six coffee brands over collection of customer data

Huawei to launch tri-fold smartphone

Prototype is complete, with mass production set to begin in late 2024.

Transient relief for govt as 'friends in need' roll over $12bn debt for one year

Timely rollover by China, KSA and UAE is believed to pave way for new IMF deal

Exclusive: Chinese firms stockpile high-end Samsung chips as they await new US curbs

Tensions are impacting the global semiconductor supply chain

Deals signed by Italy and China after PM Meloni's trip

Deals signed by Italy and China after PM Meloni's trip

China's Honor gets "unusually" strong state backing as it readies IPO

Honor targets handset sales of 100 mln units by 2026 - document

Chinese businesses hoping to expand in the US and bring jobs face uncertainty and suspicion

U.S. wariness of China, coupled with Beijing’s desire to protect its technological competitiveness,

No compromise on security of Chinese workers, says PM Shehbaz

A delegation of senior journalists who visited China called on Shehbaz Sharif

Philippines, Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year

Both the countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations

US sues TikTok over 'massive-scale' privacy violations of kids under 13

The FTC is seeking penalties of up to $51,744 per violation per day from TikTok

Hangzhou, Shanghai broil as extreme heat engulfs eastern China

China recorded its hottest July in recent history on record

PM Shehbaz seeks debt reprofiling from China to secure IMF bailout

Pakistan to give free visas to Chinese citizens from August 14

Rescuers in China race to find the missing, seal dykes after deadly floods

Mountainous terrain and dense forests present challenges for the rescuers, officials said

Paris Olympics: China tops the chart with 11 gold medals

China won two more gold medals, after which China placed itself at first position

Apple pins hopes on AI for iPhone upgrades as China sales falter

Sales of iPhone also improved in the third quarter, falling just 0.9% compared with the 2.2% drop

Canadian warship passes through Taiwan Strait, drawing China's ire

China claims sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan

Marriott cuts 2024 sales view on China drag, slower North American demand

Marriott cuts 2024 sales view on China drag, slower North American demand

Philippines, US navy hold joint exercise in South China Sea

Philippines, US navy hold joint exercise in South China Sea

Germany accuses China of conducting 2021 cyberattack on cartography agency

Germany accuses China of conducting 2021 cyberattack on cartography agency

Exclusive: New US rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China to exempt some allies

Countries whose exports would be affected would include Israel, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia

UAE blocks meetings between AI firm G42 and US congressional staffers

UAE blocks meetings between AI firm G42 and US congressional staffers

China's manufacturing activity seen extending decline in July

China's manufacturing activity seen extending decline in July

Four killed in rains, floods as remnants of weakened Gaemi lash south China

The province has been hard-hit by several days of heavy rain which has breached major dikes and dams

Shipments of foreign phones in China rise slower

Shipments of foreign phones in China rise slower

Bulls return to PSX after disenchanting last week

Week started with a gain of 700 points in the PSX, with KSE-100 index trading at 78,731 points

Meloni vows to 'relaunch' Italy's cooperation with China

China is Italy's biggest non-EU trading partner after the US

Philippines says China mischaracterised South China Sea deal

China claims almost the entire South China Sea as its territory

China greenlights running of three power plants on local coal in Pakistan

China assures full support concerning Panda Bonds

China, Russia cooperation for joint scientific station on Moon

Inviting international partners to participate in the lunar station's construction

Country sans peace, stability cannot succeed: Ahsan Iqbal

Government is going to start CPEC phase 2 and peace is integral, says minister

Philippine forces sail to hotly disputed shoal without incident for first time since deal with China

It was the first Philippine government supply trip to the Second Thomas Shoal

China's foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment

China-Philippines relations are now at a crossroads and dialogue and consultation are the right way

Bill to block Pakistan security assistance tabled in US Senate

The bill notes that the US-India partnership is vital to counter expansionist visions of China

China says relations with Japan at 'critical stage'

Relations between the neighbours have been testy in recent years

Chinese EV battery maker CATL posts faster profit growth in Q2

Chinese EV battery maker CATL posts faster profit growth in Q2

China boosts financing support for smaller innovative tech companies

China boosts financing support for smaller innovative tech companies

China's secretive spaceplane likely testing 'dual use' technology

China has never disclosed what technologies the spacecraft has tested

Russia, China turn to digital payments as sanctions hamper bilateral trade settlements

Russia, China turn to digital payments as sanctions hamper bilateral trade settlements

India and China agree to approach border issues with urgency

Both countries have been uneasy neighbours for decades

Typhoon Gaemi hits Chinese seaboard, widespread flooding feared

Ahead of its arrival, 240,800 people in Fujian were evacuated

Iron ore drops further as strong supply, China steel sell-off weigh

Steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were weaker.

China tests world's largest seaplane

It can reach any location in the South China Sea within four hours from Hainan

China details expanded law on state secrets, eyeing data security

The rules are part of an overhaul of the state secrets law passed this year

Growing cooperation between Russia and China in Arctic, Pentagon says

China and Russia have been working together to develop Arctic shipping routes

Fatah, Hamas agree to end divisions after China talks, as Biden hosts Netanyahu

A total of 14 groups are part of the Beijing Declaration

India economic survey advocates more Chinese investment

Report suggests exclude volatile food prices from Indian inflation targeting framework

China's Xi urges all-out rescue efforts after highway bridge collapse kills 11

a highway bridge collapsed due to a flash flood, causing some vehicles to fall into the river.

China, Canada should work toward strategic partnership, China's Wang says

Wang and Joly also exchanged views on the war in Ukraine and Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Beijing vows to ease local government debt woes after key meeting

Beijing vows to ease local government debt woes after key meeting

Taiwan must rely on itself for defence, foreign minister responds to Trump

China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control

Chip stocks volatile with China-US spat in focus

Asia chip stocks extend heavy selloff, U.S. trading choppy

Nokia reports 32pc drop in profit but sees recovery in 2nd half

Nokia reports 32pc drop in profit but sees recovery in 2nd half

Chinese, Canadian foreign ministers to meet in Beijing on Friday

The top diplomats will discuss global and regional security issues

Tech stocks wobble on deepening Sino-US chip war

Tech stocks wobble on deepening Sino-US chip war

Senior Republican lawmakers ask Biden for options to support Philippines in Beijing standoff

Senior Republican lawmakers ask Biden for options to support Philippines in Beijing standoff

US considers tougher trade rules in China chip crackdown

The provision, called the Foreign Direct Product Rule to control trading of U.S. technologies

China luxury spending downturn amid economic slowdown, but ultrarich are spending more

Deepening a rout has wiped almost $200bn off the sector's value in recent months

China, Russia kick off live-fire naval exercises in South China Sea

The opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese naval exercise took place in Chinese port of Zhanjiang

Digital platform Qifa bets on increase in Russia-China trade and payments

Digital platform Qifa bets on increase in Russia-China trade and payments

Beijingers feel the pinch as China economic data disappoints

A key drag on the Chinese economy has been waning domestic consumption

Young Chinese seek alternative jobs in shifting economy

Younger generation in China is becoming more and more diverse than the previous one

China's economy falters, raises pressure for more stimulus

The world's second-largest economy grew 4.7% in April-June, its slowest since first quarter of 2023

China kicks off key four-day 'third plenum'

This third meeting has emerged as one at which major economic and policy decisions have been set

China ready to work with Pakistan on Global South development initiative: Chinese envoy

Chinese envoy expressed his country’s readiness to implement these measures for Pakistan.

Institutions snapping up Chinese treasury bonds are shorting the economy

Institutions snapping up Chinese treasury bonds are shorting the economy

Taiwan on alert over 'waves' of missile tests in north China

China detests Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, who took office in May

China blasts US Tibet-China Dispute Act, vows to defend its interests

Says the law grossly interferes in its domestic affairs

Turkiye puts its best foot forward to attract Chinese investment

Ankara wants to transform the country into a production centre for the next generation of vehicles

China, Pakistan cooperation to further unlock potential in geo-sciences, mining

Chinese companies are encouraged to invest in the mining industry of Pakistan.

Japan warns on China, North Korea in annual defence report

Japan warns on China, North Korea in annual defence report

Taiwan monitors Chinese military surge, calls China a threat to stability

Chinese military exercises coincide with a NATO summit in Washington

US lawmakers raise worries about China in Microsoft deal with Emirati AI firm

They asked for a U.S. assessment of G42's ties to China's Communist Party, military and government

China always helped Pakistan in resolving energy, economic issues: Ahsan

Ahsan Iqbal said government is taking tough decision to achieve economic prosperity for the people

China is building two-thirds of new wind and solar globally, report says

China is building 339 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale wind and solar, or 64% of the global total

China says India has no right to develop contested border region

India says its remote state of Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country

Chinese carrier passes close to Philippines on way to Pacific drills, Taiwan says

Taiwan keeps a close watch on Chinese movements given the daily military activity around the island

Chinese scientists identify super moss able to 'survive' in Mars

The moss is found in Xinjiang, Tibet, a Californian desert, the Middle East and polar regions.

China's BYD acquires 20pc stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive

China's BYD acquires 20pc stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive

Work begins sealing breach at China's second-largest freshwater lake

Work begins sealing breach at China's second-largest freshwater lake

China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea

China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs

As the Dalai Lama turns 89, exiled Tibetans fear a future without him

Dalai Lama is a charismatic figure who popularised Buddhism internationally

Taiwan probes senior official who deals with China over bribery suspicions

Cheng denied any wrongdoing, saying has not committed any illegal acts

Canada critical minerals: Toronto goes tough on large merger and acquisition deals

A total of 31 minerals, including copper, lithium and nickel identified for the purpose

Exclusive: Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips

European Commission imposing provisional tariffs of up to 37.6% on Chinese electric vehicles

China regulator vows to clamp down harder on capital market fraud

China regulator vows to clamp down harder on capital market fraud

China's GAC and Turkish carmaker TOGG in EV talks, says AK Party official

China's GAC and Turkish carmaker TOGG in EV talks, says AK Party official

Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat

Some 177,000 Taiwanese were working in China as of 2022

Chinese firms showcase innovations at AI event despite US sanctions

Company unveils SenseNova 5.5, a rival to OpenAI's GPT-4o

China, struggling to make use of a boom in energy storage, calls for even more

In May, China set a new target of at least 40GW of battery storage installed by the end of 2025

Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports

EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports

Huawei exec rejects idea that advanced chip shortage will hamper China's AI ambitions

Huawei exec rejects idea that advanced chip shortage will hamper China's AI ambitions

India, China foreign ministers agree to resolve border issues at earliest

Relations between the two countries have been sour since a military standoff in July 2020

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs will come into effect on July 5

Move is provisional which leaves room for a four-month period for talks

China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect

Xi said he "attaches great importance to the development of China-EU relations"

Afghan soil must not be used to export terrorism: Shehbaz Sharif

Urges SCO member states for taking comprehensive measures to fight extremism

China leading generative AI patents race, UN report says

More than 38,000 GenAI inventions were filed by China between 2014-2023 versus 6,276 by US

China designates pilot areas for 'vehicle-road-cloud integration'

China designates pilot areas for 'vehicle-road-cloud integration'

Flood fears in China's east as rain swells Yangtze River levels

Heavy rainfall pounded parts of central China's Hunan province earlier this week

Elon Musk expected to make speech at opening of Shanghai's World AI Conference

Elon Musk expected to make speech at opening of Shanghai's World AI Conference

China supports Kazakhstan joining BRICS, President Xi says

China and Russia are pushing for the expansion of the BRICS grouping

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to AI

The adoption of both resolutions by the 193-member General Assembly shows widespread support

US deported Chinese migrants on charter flight, Homeland Security says

The United States and China are working on reducing illegal migration

North Korea switches TV transmission to Russian from Chinese satellite

North Korea switches TV transmission to Russian from Chinese satellite

Asia's factory activity expands in June on solid global demand

China's Caixin PMI rises in June, contradicts official survey

New rural collective law passed to protect Chinese farmers land rights

Defines the role of these organisations, enables members to oversight their working

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

It was the first time a probe had taken off and brought back samples from the far side of moon

China tells Taiwanese to visit 'in high spirits', despite execution threat

Taiwan's government raised its travel warning for China this week

As North Korean and Chinese threats rise, US looks to lock in defense partnerships with Asian allies

Putin and Kim concluded a mutual defense pact, agreeing to come to the other’s aid

Xi says China planning 'major' reforms ahead of key political meeting

The world's second-largest economy is beset by multiple crises including high youth unemployment

Huawei's Harmony aims to end China's reliance on Windows, Android

HarmonyOS overtakes Apple's iOS in popularity on Chinese smartphones

Five things to know about Mongolia

Five things to know about Mongolia

Taiwan raises China travel alert over death penalty threat

Taiwan raises China travel alert over death penalty threat

No country allowed to interfere in Pakistan domestic affairs: Dar

Motion to be moved against the American House of Representatives resolution

Pakistan-China friendly ties are role model for global community, says Mohsin Naqvi

All fool-proof security measures have been taken for Chinese nationals, he stressed.

Rare earths: Europe falls short on goals in race to regain glory

China is now the dominant force by producing them at lower prices than the West

China welcomes US dairy firms expanding in the country

China welcomes US dairy firms expanding in the country

Li Qiang hits back at West amidst Chinese overcapacity allegations in EVs, lithium batteries

Says production in his country ‘first met our domestic demand, but also enrich global supply’

China's Chang'e-6 moon probe lands back on Earth

It carries lunar soil collected earlier after a successful landing on South Pole-Aitken Basin

China retail outlook dims after mid-year shopping festival flop

E-commerce sales decline for the first time during the so-called 618 festival that ended last week

Microsoft-G42 deal positive because it cut Huawei ties

Microsoft-G42 deal positive because it cut Huawei ties

China wants EU tariffs on EVs gone by July 4 as talks resume

European Union is investigating ‘excessive and unfair’ Chinese subsidies

Exclusive: China's ByteDance working with Broadcom to develop advanced AI chip

Securing AI chips is crucial for ByteDance to make its algorithms more powerful

Trade war: EU and China set for talks on planned electric vehicle tariffs

European Union senior official says there would be concrete negotiations on the issue

Vatican names China's Hangzhou bishop via accord with Beijing

Vatican names China's Hangzhou bishop via accord with Beijing

Sino-French satellite launched into orbit

Sino-French satellite launched into orbit

EU tariffs on China EVs not a 'punishment': Germany

Beijing promises to do everything to protect Chinese companies

PM summons National Action Plan apex committee meeting today

Military leadership will also join the meeting.

Six feared dead in landslides in China's Fujian province

Unusually heavy rains have hit southern China after an early start to the annual flooding season.

US closer to curbing investments in China's AI, tech sector

Areas targeted include semiconductors, quantum computing and AI

Beijing warns of possible 'trade war' with Europe over EU tariffs

German economy minister arrives on three-day visit, says his country’s China strategy as outdated

All political parties back CPEC, call it game changer

Fazlur Rehman, Yusuf Raza Gilani, Ayaz Sadiq, Ahsan Iqbal, Hina Rabbani Khar among key note speakers

US and China hold first informal nuclear talks in five years

A State Department spokesperson said talks could be "beneficial"

Huawei says it has made huge strides, from operating systems to AI

Huawei's HarmonyOS surpassed Apple's iOS to become the second best-selling mobile

JPMorgan wealth head sees China's economic outlook improving

"The business environment has been challenging, but sentiment began turning more bullish in March"

Chinese minister reaches Islamabad on three-day visit

Minister Liu Jianchao will call on PM Shehbaz and hold talks with Deputy PM Ishaq Dar

China's minister reaches Pakistan today, will preside over meeting on CPEC

He will also call on the senior civil and military leadership

Xi calls for all-out flood rescue effort as storms pound southern China

The waters in many rivers have exceeded warning levels

Mission critical minerals: Chinese prime minister in Western Australia

The subject has become an area of intense competition between China and United States