Foreigners flock to China for affordable medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
The increasing flow of foreign travellers to China in recent years has been given a shot in the…
China achieves tamper-proof quantum communication over 100km with single atoms
Chinese researchers have pushed the frontiers of quantum encryption, demonstrating a powerful new way to send secure information…
Chinese scientists build world-first 20GW microwave weapon that can fire 60-second bursts
At the Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology in Xian, Shaanxi province, sits an unremarkable-looking device called the TPG1000Cs.…
New rules of expansion: Chinese firms urged to ‘go local’ as they chase sales abroad
As dwindling domestic profits push more Chinese firms onto the global stage, industry titans – forerunners who know…
China’s rich cut high-end spending by 5% as economic confidence hits 14-year low
Rising macroeconomic uncertainty has sent confidence to a 14-year low among China’s high-net-worth families, prompting more cautious spending…
Open Questions | Jeffrey Ding on why diffusion, not innovation, is the secret to victory in the AI race
Jeffrey Ding is an assistant professor of political science at George Washington University. He is the author of…
At US’ biggest retail show, China question never goes away for Walmart, Costco and others
The world’s largest retail show held last week in New York saw a mood of measured optimism amid…
Fewer Chinese tourists cause weaker outlook for Japanese retailers in 2026
Travel & Leisure Department store tax-free sales fell in December as China arrivals dropped 45% Japan’s department stores have…
DeepSeek stays mum on next AI model release as technical papers show frontier innovation
Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek continues to keep the world guessing on when its next major release –…
Chinese smart eyewear makers shine at CES with focus on challenging Meta
At the four-day annual trade show, which concluded on Friday, Chinese brands made up most of the roughly…
China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025
China retained its position as the world’s top shipbuilder in 2025, but its market share declined for the…
Foreign condo transfers slump to THB44bn as India surges
Q3 2025: Units up, value down In the third quarter of 2025, nationwide foreign condo transfers rose…