9 m. ago Next stop, Egypt? Trade war sends China’s exporters scouring globe for new markets

To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.

Events

39 m. ago Tesla loses more sales in China as buyers opt for cheaper, tech

A sales increase in March proves short-lived, as April deliveries by the company’s Shanghai factory plunge nearly 26 per cent.

Economics

54 m. ago Xi’s trip to Russia, Beijing rolls out economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi thanking Moscow for support over Taiwan to Beijing’s new measures to guard against US tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Economics

54 m. ago Xi’s Russia trip, China unveils economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights

Xi’s Russia trip, China unveils economic policy package: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

Economics

57 m. ago US tests hypersonic aircraft, advancing toward China in weapons race

US tests hypersonic aircraft, advancing toward China in weapons race  NewsNation

Events

57 m. ago Oil Steadies as Traders Await Key Talks Between US and China

Oil Steadies as Traders Await Key Talks Between US and China  Yahoo Finance

Events

64 m. ago As investors await first Fed decision since ‘liberation day’ tariffs, China is a ‘fulcrum’ in markets

As investors await first Fed decision since ‘liberation day’ tariffs, China is a ‘fulcrum’ in markets  MarketWatch

Economics

66 m. ago Xi Jinping’s Russia visit balances symbolism and strategy as Europe watches

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Politics

68 m. ago DeepSeek gets a technical boost from Tencent as China embraces open

The leading Chinese AI start-up has adopted an open-source technical solution from Tencent, leading to a ‘huge speed boost’.

Politics

81 m. ago Germany’s Merz stresses European unity, defence on first Paris trip as chancellor

Merz and France’s Macron hope to give the relationship fresh impetus at a crucial time.

Politics

2 h. ago China is working on a jammer to send missiles after ‘ghost’ fleet of warships

Beijing team says it could give PLA ‘absolute advantage’ in electronic warfare when combined with AI and other new technology.

Events

2 h. ago China Keeps On Adding Gold to Reserves as Challenges Stack Up

China Keeps On Adding Gold to Reserves as Challenges Stack Up  Bloomberg.com

Politics

2 h. ago China Is Building Something Huge—And Satellite Images Give Us a Clue

China Is Building Something Huge—And Satellite Images Give Us a Clue  Newsweek

Politics

3 h. ago Science of food security: Chinese unlock gene secret at root of drought

Lead author Zhong Liyuan says it would take 8-10 years to produce a stable and widely adoptable rice variety through crossbreeding.

Society

3 h. ago EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine

EU spokesperson says China is key enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine  Reuters

Events

3 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping launches Russia trip with thanks for Moscow over Taiwan

The island’s unification must be upheld as part of the post-war international order, Xi says.

Politics

3 h. ago China Agreed to U.S. Tariff Talks but Is Likely to Play Hardball

China Agreed to U.S. Tariff Talks but Is Likely to Play Hardball  The New York Times

Politics

3 h. ago Trump Tariffs: Xi Fortifies China’s Economy Before First Talks on Trade With US

Trump Tariffs: Xi Fortifies China’s Economy Before First Talks on Trade With US  Bloomberg.com

Politics

4 h. ago Chinese surgeon fired after wife reports his affairs with nurse and junior doctor at work

Philandering top doctor breaks ‘loyalty’ promise to wife after first affair by hooking up with underling for sex, is accused of malpractice.

Events

4 h. ago Trump tariffs and export curbs on China cast a cloud over major chip stocks

Trump tariffs and export curbs on China cast a cloud over major chip stocks  CNBC

Politics