China

Country China
Capital Beijing
Continent Asia
Currency Renminbi(yuan)(CNY)
Languages Standard Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur & Zhuang

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, MAO's successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations.

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Watch: Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China - BBCWatch: Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China  BBC
Severe storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people - The GuardianSevere storms in China bring tornadoes and landslides that have killed 15 people  The Guardian
Typhoon causes severe flooding in Southwest China - CNNTyphoon causes severe flooding in Southwest China  CNN
US, allies rattled after China's missile test in Pacific - why the launch has set off alarm bells - The Times of India
  1. US, allies rattled after China's missile test in Pacific - why the launch has set off alarm bells  The Times of India
  2. China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned?  The Guardian
  3. Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile  WSJ

Chinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge - CNBCChinese AI models are gaining ground with U.S. companies as OpenAI, Anthropic costs surge  CNBC
Chinese Pastor's Release Signals Thaw In US-China Ties Before Trump-Xi Talks - NDTVChinese Pastor's Release Signals Thaw In US-China Ties Before Trump-Xi Talks  NDTV
China’s birth rate just hit its lowest point since 1949—and Trip.com cofounder James Liang thinks that’s a threat to innovation - FortuneChina’s birth rate just hit its lowest point since 1949—and Trip.com cofounder James Liang thinks that’s a threat to innovation  Fortune
China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case - Al JazeeraChina sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case  Al Jazeera
Tarique Rahman answered India’s goodwill by visiting China, says ex-Bangladesh envoy - ThePrintTarique Rahman answered India’s goodwill by visiting China, says ex-Bangladesh envoy  ThePrint
China Watchdog Monitoring US Lawsuit Over Insider Trading Claims - Bloomberg.comChina Watchdog Monitoring US Lawsuit Over Insider Trading Claims  Bloomberg.com
How Bangladesh, China are putting India to a big Teesta test - India TodayHow Bangladesh, China are putting India to a big Teesta test  India Today
China smartphone sales drop 13% during 618 festival as memory costs limit discounts - ReutersChina smartphone sales drop 13% during 618 festival as memory costs limit discounts  Reuters
US leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean - Al JazeeraUS leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean  Al Jazeera
China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered - The ConversationChina’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered  The Conversation
At least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China - The HinduAt least 15 killed, 9 missing as storm batters China  The Hindu
Watch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate - The Times of IndiaWatch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate  The Times of India
Opinion | To boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and China - South China Morning PostOpinion | To boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and China  South China Morning Post
Tornado rips through Ezhou City in China - CNNTornado rips through Ezhou City in China  CNN
China test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies - The Washington PostChina test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies  The Washington Post
China’s AI boom is creating a different kind of entrepreneur - Rest of WorldChina’s AI boom is creating a different kind of entrepreneur  Rest of World
China’s moment to shape a new global order - Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)China’s moment to shape a new global order  Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)
China breaks step with global markets, and investors buy in - ReutersChina breaks step with global markets, and investors buy in  Reuters
Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve - BBCBangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve  BBC
China Tests Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile, Kicks Off Annual Exercise With Russia - USNI NewsChina Tests Submarine-launched Ballistic Missile, Kicks Off Annual Exercise With Russia  USNI News
At least 16 people buried following landslide in China - Al JazeeraAt least 16 people buried following landslide in China  Al Jazeera
What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance - The GuardianWhat does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance  The Guardian
Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China - The GuardianTyphoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China  The Guardian
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns - AP NewsChina test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns  AP News
China perceives threats here, there and everywhere - ANI NewsChina perceives threats here, there and everywhere  ANI News
Beijing: Countries shouldn't over-interpret China's military training activities - chinadailyasia.comBeijing: Countries shouldn't over-interpret China's military training activities  chinadailyasia.com
EU’s new steel quotas won’t dent China’s direct exports to Europe, but may choke them everywhere else - FastmarketsEU’s new steel quotas won’t dent China’s direct exports to Europe, but may choke them everywhere else  Fastmarkets
Tornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore - ReutersTornadoes wreak havoc across central China as Typhoon Bavi looms offshore  Reuters
China extreme weather kills 20, injures 331 as Xi orders all-out rescue - India TodayChina extreme weather kills 20, injures 331 as Xi orders all-out rescue  India Today
East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku - The Times of IndiaEast China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku  The Times of India
China's ballistic missile test: How India can defend against such an attack — and strike back - The Times of IndiaChina's ballistic missile test: How India can defend against such an attack — and strike back  The Times of India
Inside EIU’s 2026 liveability rankings—China is climbing, Iran War sinks Gulf cities - ThePrintInside EIU’s 2026 liveability rankings—China is climbing, Iran War sinks Gulf cities  ThePrint
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes - BBCChina sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes  BBC
Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised - The GuardianAustralian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised  The Guardian
Eight killed as severe storms batter central China - News On AIREight killed as severe storms batter central China  News On AIR
China's Xi urges 'all-out' efforts amid deadly storms - DW.comChina's Xi urges 'all-out' efforts amid deadly storms  DW.com
China's Alibaba bans Anthropic AI for employees after 'distillation attack' accusation - CNBCChina's Alibaba bans Anthropic AI for employees after 'distillation attack' accusation  CNBC
At Least 15 Dead in China After Severe Flooding During Typhoon Maysak - The New York TimesAt Least 15 Dead in China After Severe Flooding During Typhoon Maysak  The New York Times
China hit by multiple extremes in fatal start to predicted extreme flood season - South China Morning PostChina hit by multiple extremes in fatal start to predicted extreme flood season  South China Morning Post
Why China's N-capable missile test from a submarine rang alarm bells in Indo-Pacific - India TodayWhy China's N-capable missile test from a submarine rang alarm bells in Indo-Pacific  India Today
China Responds To India's Concerns Over Teesta Cooperation With Bangladesh - NDTVChina Responds To India's Concerns Over Teesta Cooperation With Bangladesh  NDTV
China's Spacecraft Snaps First-Ever Close-Up Image Of Earth's Rare 'Minimoon' - NDTVChina's Spacecraft Snaps First-Ever Close-Up Image Of Earth's Rare 'Minimoon'  NDTV
China steps up oil purchases from Middle East as prices fall - Financial TimesChina steps up oil purchases from Middle East as prices fall  Financial Times
interpack China 2026 Hits 970 Exhibitors, Shaping the Future of Packaging in November - TheWire.ininterpack China 2026 Hits 970 Exhibitors, Shaping the Future of Packaging in November  TheWire.in
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system - Business StandardChina's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system  Business Standard
Why China's Pacific missile test has raised alarm bells for US and its allies - Moneycontrol.comWhy China's Pacific missile test has raised alarm bells for US and its allies  Moneycontrol.com
Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test - ReutersAustralia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test  Reuters
Why Nuctech is at the centre of a growing China Europe trade showdown - Moneycontrol.comWhy Nuctech is at the centre of a growing China Europe trade showdown  Moneycontrol.com
Missile test marks new phase in expansion of China’s nuclear-armed submarine force - The Japan TimesMissile test marks new phase in expansion of China’s nuclear-armed submarine force  The Japan Times
China protests to Japan over disruption in legitimate Chinese research - chinadailyasia.comChina protests to Japan over disruption in legitimate Chinese research  chinadailyasia.com
Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral - South China Morning PostChinese tourist’s World Cup flag blunder in Malaysia goes viral  South China Morning Post
Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says - Euronews.comDeath toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says  Euronews.com
China wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands - The GuardianChina wants to solve the hardest problem in robotics – making hands  The Guardian
Man blown from 12th-floor apartment as deadly tornado rips through central China. - CNNMan blown from 12th-floor apartment as deadly tornado rips through central China.  CNN
Landslide in Northwestern China Leaves 5 Dead and 12 Still Trapped - Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishLandslide in Northwestern China Leaves 5 Dead and 12 Still Trapped  Asharq Al-Awsat English
China on high alert: 'Extremely rare' tornadoes hit Hubei as Typhoon Maysak wreaks havoc - theweek.inChina on high alert: 'Extremely rare' tornadoes hit Hubei as Typhoon Maysak wreaks havoc  theweek.in
EXCLUSIVE: Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say - ReutersEXCLUSIVE: Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say  Reuters
Japan, China Coast Guards Face Off Near Disputed Islands - Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishJapan, China Coast Guards Face Off Near Disputed Islands  Asharq Al-Awsat English
US vs China AI battle reaches Indian boardrooms as enterprises weigh cost, control, compliance - Moneycontrol.comUS vs China AI battle reaches Indian boardrooms as enterprises weigh cost, control, compliance  Moneycontrol.com
Why AI distillation has become the latest battleground in the US-China tech race - Moneycontrol.comWhy AI distillation has become the latest battleground in the US-China tech race  Moneycontrol.com
China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system - ReutersChina's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system  Reuters
At least 11 killed, 331 injured in weather-related incidents across China - Business StandardAt least 11 killed, 331 injured in weather-related incidents across China  Business Standard
China sentences government official to death over $325 million bribery and embezzlement case - livemint.comChina sentences government official to death over $325 million bribery and embezzlement case  livemint.com
China releases first photo of an asteroid some consider Earth’s ‘quasi moon’ - NBC NewsChina releases first photo of an asteroid some consider Earth’s ‘quasi moon’  NBC News
China Merchants Securities Sees H1 Net Profit Up 93%-112% Y/Y - TradingViewChina Merchants Securities Sees H1 Net Profit Up 93%-112% Y/Y  TradingView
China’s FX Reserves Dip in June - TradingViewChina’s FX Reserves Dip in June  TradingView
India breaks into China's steel box monopoly after costly lesson - The Economic TimesIndia breaks into China's steel box monopoly after costly lesson  The Economic Times
China’s excavator exports surge 33% in first half amid shift to electric power - South China Morning PostChina’s excavator exports surge 33% in first half amid shift to electric power  South China Morning Post
Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed - ReutersCorporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed  Reuters
China to continue providing further assistance to quake-hit Venezuela, says FM spokesperson - news.cgtn.comChina to continue providing further assistance to quake-hit Venezuela, says FM spokesperson  news.cgtn.com
China's BIG Nuclear Missile Message To Indo-Pacific: What It Means For India's Maritime Security - The Times of IndiaChina's BIG Nuclear Missile Message To Indo-Pacific: What It Means For India's Maritime Security  The Times of India
China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers - ReutersChina test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers  Reuters
World Bank holds China’s 4.4% GDP forecast steady, says growth could exceed projections - Global TimesWorld Bank holds China’s 4.4% GDP forecast steady, says growth could exceed projections  Global Times
'Unwelcome and Concerning': China's Missile Test Is Putting the Pacific on Edge - Time Magazine'Unwelcome and Concerning': China's Missile Test Is Putting the Pacific on Edge  Time Magazine
What to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns - AP NewsWhat to know about China’s rare ballistic missile test and why it raises concerns  AP News
Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific - The New York TimesWhy China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific  The New York Times
Has China obtained the world’s most important machine? - The EconomistHas China obtained the world’s most important machine?  The Economist
China’s Influence Goes Beyond Debt. So Why Are Countries Still Signing Deals With Beijing? - News18China’s Influence Goes Beyond Debt. So Why Are Countries Still Signing Deals With Beijing?  News18
Japan, China coast guards square off near disputed islands - DW.comJapan, China coast guards square off near disputed islands  DW.com
China’s PBOC Buys Most Gold Since 2023 as Bullion Swings - Bloomberg.comChina’s PBOC Buys Most Gold Since 2023 as Bullion Swings  Bloomberg.com
CBOT soybeans rise on China demand optimism, firmer crude oil - TradingViewCBOT soybeans rise on China demand optimism, firmer crude oil  TradingView
A rare Chinese missile test unnerves Asian neighbours - The EconomistA rare Chinese missile test unnerves Asian neighbours  The Economist
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: What to watch for in the second half - CNBCCNBC's The China Connection newsletter: What to watch for in the second half  CNBC
China tests missile in the Pacific hours after Australia-Fiji alliance signed - BBCChina tests missile in the Pacific hours after Australia-Fiji alliance signed  BBC
China reaffirms commitment to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea - China DailyChina reaffirms commitment to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea  China Daily
China gives its investors more access to bonds in Hong Kong - Financial TimesChina gives its investors more access to bonds in Hong Kong  Financial Times
Suspected China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against Universities - The Hacker NewsSuspected China-Aligned Hackers Exploit Roundcube Flaws Against Universities  The Hacker News
Indian security analysts alarmed by Bangladesh-China port deal - Nikkei AsiaIndian security analysts alarmed by Bangladesh-China port deal  Nikkei Asia
China gold reserves rise most since 2023 even as bullion tumbles - ReutersChina gold reserves rise most since 2023 even as bullion tumbles  Reuters
China fires ballistic missile into Pacific nuclear-free zone - Financial TimesChina fires ballistic missile into Pacific nuclear-free zone  Financial Times
China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’ - The GuardianChina tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’  The Guardian
'Beijing's Rapid, Opaque Nuclear Weapons Buildup': US Sees Red Over China's Pacific Missile Test - News18'Beijing's Rapid, Opaque Nuclear Weapons Buildup': US Sees Red Over China's Pacific Missile Test  News18
Cambodia, China's Hainan province vow to expand bilateral trade - Fibre2FashionCambodia, China's Hainan province vow to expand bilateral trade  Fibre2Fashion
China Launches Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile into Pacific Ocean - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in ChinaChina Launches Nuclear Capable Ballistic Missile into Pacific Ocean  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in China
BYD Song L GT electric fastback seen in China after a year-long lull - CarNewsChina.comBYD Song L GT electric fastback seen in China after a year-long lull  CarNewsChina.com
A China shock is shaking Silicon Valley - The Japan TimesA China shock is shaking Silicon Valley  The Japan Times
At least 10 dead, one missing as floods ravage parts of China - CNBC TV18At least 10 dead, one missing as floods ravage parts of China  CNBC TV18
What China really wants from global governance - ThinkChinaWhat China really wants from global governance  ThinkChina