China

Space

Chinese astronauts arrive on Earth after space debris delayed return

The original return plan was scrapped because a window in the Shenzhou-20 capsule had tiny cracks, most likely caused by impact from space debris, the space agency said on Friday.

14/11/2025

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China hosts Thai king on first-ever state visit by a Thai monarch

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing for the first official visit by a Thai monarch.

14/11/2025

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World’s first flying car factory begins production in China

China’s Xpeng-owned Aridge has launched trial production at the world’s first flying car factory in Guangzhou, taking a major step toward commercializing next-generation transport.

13/11/2025

Space

Stranded Chinese astronauts ‘in good condition,’ officials say

The astronauts’ scheduled return to Earth was aborted earlier this month.

11/11/2025

Green News

China’s carbon emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months

China’s emissions flat or falling over last 18 months, according to new analysis

11/11/2025

Tech News

China creates a new visa to attract global tech talent

China's government has made global leadership in advanced technologies a top priority.

10/11/2025

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'Fujian': China’s most advanced aircraft carrier enters service

China has officially commissioned the Fujian, the world’s first conventionally powered aircraft carrier equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, marking a major leap in naval technology.

08/11/2025

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Chinese EV maker XPeng unveils new humanoid robot IRON at AI Day

Chinese EV maker XPeng revealed its second-generation humanoid robot IRON, alongside plans for robo-taxis and flying cars during its AI Day in Guangzhou.

07/11/2025

China

What we know about China's first domestically made aircraft carrier

Beijing commissioned its first home-built aircraft carrier, the Fujian, highlighting Beijing's push to modernise its military and contest US influence in the Indo-Pacific.

07/11/2025

Economy

China's exports fall 1.1% in October, hit by lower shipments to US

China's exports contracted in October as the country recorded a 25% drop in shipments to the United States. Economists expect export growth to rebound next year as lower tariffs take effect.

07/11/2025

China

Trump says Xi vowed no action on Taiwan during his presidency

Taiwan is a self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as part of its territory, and US officials have long been worried that China may use military action against it.

03/11/2025

Spotlight

Hong Kong gears up for Chinese National Games 2025

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong is finalising preparations for the Chinese National Games 2025, which will feature cross-border races and state-of-the-art venues shared with Guangdong and Macao.

30/10/2025

China

China signs expanded ASEAN free trade pact amid Trump protectionism

The free trade area covers a combined market of more than 2 billion people, lowers tariffs on goods, and boosts flows of services and investment.

28/10/2025

Economy

China focuses on high-tech and consumers as trade wars hit economy

An outline of the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the next five years was laid out in a 5,000-word communique released on Thursday.

24/10/2025

Green News

Sea levels rising faster than they have in 4,000 years, study warns

Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels.

20/10/2025

Economy

China's economy grows at slowest pace in a year amid US trade war

Tensions between Beijing and Washington remain elevated, and it’s unclear if Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will go ahead with a proposed meeting during a regional summit at the end of this month.

20/10/2025

China

Two killed as plane skids off runway and crashes into sea in Hong Kong

Two people have been killed in a cargo plane crash, after it skidded off Hong Kong's airport runway into the sea.

20/10/2025

Business

China’s BYD makes largest recall of 115,000 cars over design issues

The move brings into question BYD’s low-cost business model as Chinese firms undercut competitors on price.

17/10/2025

Economy

China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US

Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies.

13/10/2025

Economy

China 'not afraid' of tariff war following Trump 100% tariff threat

“China’s stance is consistent,” the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement posted online. “We do not want a tariff war but we are not afraid of one.”

12/10/2025

Economy

EU is 'concerned' as China restricts exports of rare earths

A freshly announced list of rare earth restrictions from China sparked the Commission's reaction, spokespeople saying the European Commission is 'studying the details'.

09/10/2025

Health news

71-year-old survives months with genetically engineered pig liver

The liver performed key bodily functions, proving that pig organs can temporarily support human life, though serious complications eventually arose.

09/10/2025

China

Hundreds of hikers rescued from Mount Everest after severe snowstorm

A massive storm left around 900 hikers, guides and other staff stranded in difficult conditions on the Chinese side of Mount Everest on Saturday.

08/10/2025

Mobility

Watch: The world’s tallest bridge just opened in China

At 625 metres above the Beipan River, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is more than two times taller than the Shard in London.

01/10/2025

Tech News

Here’s what we know about DeepSeek’s latest AI offering

The announcement comes as China pressures its tech companies to break their reliance on foreign chip makers so it can compete in the AI race.

30/09/2025

Economy

China's factory activity contracts again as trade tensions simmer

The manufacturing measures reflect sluggish domestic demand and uncertainties over trade tensions with the United States.

30/09/2025