Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Chinese workers are returning to Africa in their thousands, reversing a decade-long decline and signalling a renewed focus…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
Moore Threads unveils new AI chips to challenge Nvidia
Chinese chip designer Moore Threads Technology has unveiled a suite of new products, including its next generation of…
Foreign ship gets penalty for illegally using Starlink within Chinese waters, report says
China has issued a penalty to a foreign vessel for illegally using Starlink – SpaceX’s satellite-based internet service…
China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008 amid debt ceiling fears
China reduced its US Treasury holdings in October to its lowest level in 17 years, as mounting concerns…
China’s open-source AI models rival US giants, making engagement urgent: Stanford
China’s open-source artificial intelligence models may have caught up or “even pulled ahead” of their US counterparts in…
Famous China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour
Fan Zeng, one of the most valuable contemporary painters in China, recently announced the birth of his only…
China aims to boost imports and exports in 2026 to drive trade growth: senior official
With trade proving resilient despite global headwinds, China aims to expand both exports and imports next year, leveraging…
China’s growing young billionaire class masks innovation hurdles, analysts say
While China continues to produce many young self-made billionaires, showcasing its economic dynamism, observers have urged the creation…
China narrows AI gap with US 3 years after initial ChatGPT shock
Chinese government authorities sent urgent requests to various experts, including professors from Tsinghua University, to provide briefings on…
The race for AI centres in space: why the US goes all in after China makes first move
The global race to deploy data centres in space to power artificial intelligence (AI) development has begun, with…
China digs in for trade ‘struggles’ as Beijing eyes dual strategy of growth and resilience
After witnessing the effects of a tumultuous trade war with the United States this year, China’s top leaders…