Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

UNCOVERED: 6 - The Untold Story

Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure grows

Taiwan plans a record defense budget to counter China's military threats. This significant increase signals intensified efforts to deter potential aggression from Beijing. The proposed budget exceeds three percent of the island's gross domestic product. Taiwan's president previously pledged to raise defense spending by 2030. This move comes as China…

The Economic Times

AP reporter Christopher Bodeen, a tenacious chronicler of China's rise, dies at 55

Longtime AP correspondent Christopher Bodeen has died at 55

The Independent UK

The most terrifying and futuristic humanoid machines on display at China’s World Robot Conference

Chinese robot firms are wooing potential ⁠customers and investors at the World Robot Conference

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows

Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year

The Independent UK

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin

Taiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China Sea. Tensions with China persist over these disputed maritime regions. The United States maintains unofficial relations and arms sales with Taiwan. Preventing Chinese regional hegemony remains a primary US…

The Economic Times

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for saying national security was “not my thing” during a debate about Taiwan and the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Business Brief (Aug. 20): China Opposes U.S. Pressure to Take Sides in AI Race

Beijing condemns EU subsidy probe into JD.com, Tesla integrates ByteDance’s AI model in China

Caixin Global

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Evergrande’s rise and fall: A timeline of China’s property crisis

Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin received a life sentence and massive fines, marking a dramatic turn. The developer's collapse highlights ongoing challenges within China's struggling property sector. Beijing's efforts aim to contain the crisis and prevent wider economic instability. New home prices continue to fall, reflecting persistent weakness in demand. Policymakers…

The Economic Times

Elon Musk Says China Is ‘By Far’ Strongest AI Competitor, Echoing 2011 Warning as SPCX Faces New Rocket Rival

Elon Musk said China is "by far" the strongest competitor in artificial intelligence, extending a warning he made 15 years ago that Beijing would ultimately become Space Exploration Technologies Corp.‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX) most important rival in rocket technology.

Benzinga

Scientists reveals some trees are actually worsening urban air quality as climate warms

Trees found to emit more of potentially toxic rubber compound as city temperatures rise

The Independent UK

Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO says

The global AI boom that has reshaped the world ‌economy was sparked in ⁠late 2022 ⁠by ChatGPT's breakthrough large language model, a watershed moment that drove mass adoption. No comparable inflection point has yet emerged for world models, the physical AI simulation systems designed to help robots understand and navigate…

The Economic Times

What to know about the trial of former Tiananmen vigil organizers before a verdict

Two activists who organized Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigil are likely to hear a verdict in their case brought under a China-imposed national security law

The Independent UK

BMW's Chinese-Market iX3 50L Just Drove 640 Miles On One Charge

BMW just drove its Chinese-market iX3 50L 640 miles on one battery charge, from its production facility in Shenyang to its R&D center in Beijing.

InsideEVs

India must turn Chinese investment into trade leverage

India grapples with a persistent trade imbalance with China, a significant structural challenge. Embracing Chinese investment presents a strategic chance to recalibrate this economic dynamic. This strategy seeks to cultivate mutual dependence and fortify India's interests. As India diversifies its trading partners and investment avenues, pragmatic policies can draw Chinese…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?

A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports

The Times of India

South Korea turns to China as Trump warms up to Kim

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for talks with South Korean officials, as US President Donald Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reshapes the security dynamics on the Korean Peninsula.

The Independent UK

Emotional care robots with hefty price tag steal the show at China conference after US ban

China is showcasing its expanding robots industry at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing

Tom’s Hardware

Beijing AI bar that offers unlimited free DeepSeek coding tokens with $1.50 drink haemorrhaging cash — 'the bar is completely losing money, ' owner admits

An AI-themed bar in Beijing's Zhongguancun tech hub hands out free, unlimited DeepSeek tokens with its drinks, running inference locally on two Nvidia DGX Spark mini-PCs.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Hardware

First Nvidia H200 shipments reach China, ByteDance and Tencent take deliveries as Beijing loosens its import block — most licensed chips must stay in Hong Kong, which can't power them

Beijing wants most of each company's U.S.-licensed allowance, which the FT puts at up to 100,000 units apiece, kept off the mainland.

The Independent UK

Chinese comedy star Guo Degang under investigation for changing lyrics to famous revolutionary song

The 53-year-old performer is credited with reviving crosstalk, a traditional comedy form built around dialogue, wordplay, and storytelling

International Business Times

A Dutch Chipmaker's Balancing Act Between Washington And Beijing

A US bill would cut Dutch chipmaker ASML off from its Chinese customers and give allies 150 days to comply. The Hague is doing neither.

The Economic Times

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

More than 300 companies are attending the World Robot Conference which runs through Sunday, displaying ‌over 2,000 exhibits and ⁠launching more ⁠than 150 products, according to Beijing authorities.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Unitree shares soar nearly six-fold in Shanghai debut as robotics boom gains momentum

Unitree shares surged nearly six-fold in their Shanghai debut, marking a landmark listing for China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry. The strong debut reflects investor enthusiasm for humanoid and quadruped robots as Beijing prioritises robotics as a strategic technology sector, though questions remain over commercial adoption and growing US restrictions.

The Independent UK

Once shaped by court rituals, China’s imperial cuisine lives on today

A restaurant in Beijing is preserving culinary traditions associated with China’s imperial court, from pastries once served to emperors to techniques passed down through generations of chefs

Space

Touchdown! Private Chinese rocket aces landing on 2nd-ever flight (video)

The Beijing-based company LandSpace landed its Zhuque-3 rocket this evening (Aug. 18), notching a huge milestone for commercial Chinese spaceflight.

1 … 5 6 7 8

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.