Satellite Image Captures China's Newest Aircraft Carrier
Chinese aircraft carrier CNS Fujian returned to a dry dock at Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai from a sea trial on January 7.
China made a bet decades ago because it couldn’t compete with the US on cars. That bet is paying off big
By any measure, China’s EV growth has been extraordinary — more than half of new cars sold last year were electric. The global implications could be staggering.
American firms in China fearful of US-China trade turmoil at 5-yr high, survey shows
More than half the American businesses in China, the most in five years, say they are concerned about a further deterioration in the bilateral relationship between the world's two largest economies, a survey published on Thursday showed.

China, Rubio and Philippines

Rubio says US committed to Philippines in call about China's 'dangerous' actions
Rubio Slams China, Vows ‘Ironclad’ Defense for Philippines
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Beijing’s “dangerous and destabilizing” actions in the South China Sea in his early days in office, while reaffirming Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to defend the Philippines.
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.

Asian Shares Are Mixed

China moves to boost languishing markets by ordering funds to invest more in shares
Stock Market Today: Asian Shares Are Mixed After China Rolls Out Market Boosting Measures
China unveils plan to encourage insurance funds into stock markets
China’s navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others
China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness” of its forces.
Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a second high-profile legal challenge against Beijing over the South China Sea.
China says it will work with Netherlands to maintain stable global supply chain
China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said at a meeting with Dutch King Willem-Alexander in The Hague that China stands ready to increase mutual trust and that it would work together to maintain stability and smoothness of the global supply chain.
'They tied me to a bed' - China sees resurgence in medicating 'trouble-makers'
When Zhang Junjie was 17 he decided to protest outside his university about rules made by China's government. Within days he had been admitted to a psychiatric hospital and treated for schizophrenia. Junjie is one of dozens of people identified by the BBC who were hospitalised after protesting or complaining to the authorities.
Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally.
As Trump moves to withdraw from global commitments, China is waiting in the wings
As U.S. President Donald Trump plans to pull out of international bodies and agreements, such as the World Health Organization and the Paris climate accord, China is capitalizing on the opportunity to fill a void left by the U.
Trump questions China spying threat and says TikTok will 'stay around'
The US president says Russia will face "high levels of taxes, tariffs and sanctions" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict.