China

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

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Introduction

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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India and China strive to reset ties but with caution - BBCIndia and China strive to reset ties but with caution  BBC

U.S. tariffs take center stage but China and the EU are quietly clashing - CNBCU.S. tariffs take center stage but China and the EU are quietly clashing  CNBC

US senator: Sanctions bill targets India, China over Russian oil | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesUS senator: Sanctions bill targets India, China over Russian oil | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

India's Foreign Minister To Make First China Visit In 5 Years: Report - NDTVIndia's Foreign Minister To Make First China Visit In 5 Years: Report  NDTV

China 'colonising' 1 million Tibet kids in boarding schools: Report - Times of IndiaChina 'colonising' 1 million Tibet kids in boarding schools: Report  Times of India

Xi Signals China May Finally Move to End Deflationary Price Wars - BloombergXi Signals China May Finally Move to End Deflationary Price Wars  Bloomberg

China This Week | Focus on China-EU summit and Taiwan’s ‘biggest-ever’ military exercises - The Indian ExpressChina This Week | Focus on China-EU summit and Taiwan’s ‘biggest-ever’ military exercises  The Indian Express

Marco Rubio meets China's Foreign Minister in Malaysia as trade tensions deepen - India TodayMarco Rubio meets China's Foreign Minister in Malaysia as trade tensions deepen  India Today

Photos: The Scale of China’s Solar-Power Projects - The AtlanticPhotos: The Scale of China’s Solar-Power Projects  The Atlantic

US-China Clash: Kuwaiti Warplanes To Guard Malaysia’s SCS Claims As U.S. OKs F/A-18C/D Hornets For RMAF - EurAsian TimesUS-China Clash: Kuwaiti Warplanes To Guard Malaysia’s SCS Claims As U.S. OKs F/A-18C/D Hornets For RMAF  EurAsian Times

US move to lift chip software curbs on China puts India on alert - The Economic TimesUS move to lift chip software curbs on China puts India on alert  The Economic Times

US senators warn Nvidia CEO about upcoming China trip - ReutersUS senators warn Nvidia CEO about upcoming China trip  Reuters

Jaishankar likely to be in China next week, first visit since LAC standoff - The Indian ExpressJaishankar likely to be in China next week, first visit since LAC standoff  The Indian Express

How China’s BYD is squeezing suppliers in the EV price war - MintHow China’s BYD is squeezing suppliers in the EV price war  Mint

China's deflationary slide is worsening as companies spiral into price wars - CNBCChina's deflationary slide is worsening as companies spiral into price wars  CNBC

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ‘positive’ meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi - The HinduU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ‘positive’ meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi  The Hindu

Must stop calling Tibet border India-China boundary: BJP MP - Times of IndiaMust stop calling Tibet border India-China boundary: BJP MP  Times of India

China's Moonshot AI releases open-source model to reclaim market position - The Economic TimesChina's Moonshot AI releases open-source model to reclaim market position  The Economic Times

China’s bid for ‘global yuan’ finds double-edged sword in stablecoins | Stock Market News - MintChina’s bid for ‘global yuan’ finds double-edged sword in stablecoins | Stock Market News  Mint

China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll - ReutersChina's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll  Reuters

China bans surgical treatment of Alzheimer's - ET HealthWorldChina bans surgical treatment of Alzheimer's  ET HealthWorld

Asim Munir's Sri Lanka trip: Are Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Turkey trying to create tension on India’s - The Economic TimesAsim Munir's Sri Lanka trip: Are Pakistan, China, Bangladesh & Turkey trying to create tension on India’s  The Economic Times

Countering China: India eyes Rs 1,345 crore scheme on rare earth magnets; Indian companies express intere - Times of IndiaCountering China: India eyes Rs 1,345 crore scheme on rare earth magnets; Indian companies express intere  Times of India

JPMorgan considers cutting China, India share in EM Bond Index - The Economic TimesJPMorgan considers cutting China, India share in EM Bond Index  The Economic Times

‘High probability’ Trump and Xi will meet this year, Rubio says - CNN‘High probability’ Trump and Xi will meet this year, Rubio says  CNN

Samsung's New Phones Show How Far Ahead China Is on Innovation - WIREDSamsung's New Phones Show How Far Ahead China Is on Innovation  WIRED

US, China Envoys Meet in Possible Prelude to Trump-Xi Summit - MintUS, China Envoys Meet in Possible Prelude to Trump-Xi Summit  Mint

IAEA Mission Reviews China’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety - International Atomic Energy AgencyIAEA Mission Reviews China’s Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety  International Atomic Energy Agency

Anthony Albanese: Trade trumps geopolitics as Australia PM visits China - BBCAnthony Albanese: Trade trumps geopolitics as Australia PM visits China  BBC

JPMorgan mulls cutting China, India share in EM Bond index - MintJPMorgan mulls cutting China, India share in EM Bond index  Mint

Rubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmer - AP NewsRubio and Wang stress cooperation after talks in Malaysia as US-China tensions simmer  AP News

Rubio meets China's Wang amid trade tensions, says good chance of Trump-Xi talks - ReutersRubio meets China's Wang amid trade tensions, says good chance of Trump-Xi talks  Reuters

Rubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs - The New York TimesRubio and China’s Top Envoy Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump’s Tariffs  The New York Times

India needs to boost its petchem output to counter China's dominance, Reliance says - ReutersIndia needs to boost its petchem output to counter China's dominance, Reliance says  Reuters

World’s 1st Stealth Fighter ‘Shot Down’: China Uses Serbian Triumph To Promote Its Own AD System - EurAsian TimesWorld’s 1st Stealth Fighter ‘Shot Down’: China Uses Serbian Triumph To Promote Its Own AD System  EurAsian Times

Anthony Albanese faces diplomatic tightrope in China as spectre of Trump and Aukus review looms large - The GuardianAnthony Albanese faces diplomatic tightrope in China as spectre of Trump and Aukus review looms large  The Guardian

Rubio Says Xi-Trump Summit Likely After Meeting China Envoy - BloombergRubio Says Xi-Trump Summit Likely After Meeting China Envoy  Bloomberg

Control of toxicity of fine particulate matter emissions in China - NatureControl of toxicity of fine particulate matter emissions in China  Nature

China's Moonshot AI releases open-source model to reclaim market position - ReutersChina's Moonshot AI releases open-source model to reclaim market position  Reuters

Struggling Chinese EV brands go global to flee brutal price war at home - Rest of WorldStruggling Chinese EV brands go global to flee brutal price war at home  Rest of World

China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting - Al JazeeraChina backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting  Al Jazeera

Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high-speed rail - South China Morning PostBeijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high-speed rail  South China Morning Post

India can fill gap left by China in Japans garment market: AEPC - MintIndia can fill gap left by China in Japans garment market: AEPC  Mint

Human Rights Cannot Be Sidelined in Australia-China Meetings - Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Cannot Be Sidelined in Australia-China Meetings  Human Rights Watch

China rethink: India steps up rare-earth effort with Rs 1,345 crore push - The Economic TimesChina rethink: India steps up rare-earth effort with Rs 1,345 crore push  The Economic Times

PBOC Adviser Urges $209 Billion Stimulus to Offset Tariffs - BloombergPBOC Adviser Urges $209 Billion Stimulus to Offset Tariffs  Bloomberg

Beijing's Growing Boldness: China's Stance On Ukraine Sparks EU Alarm - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyBeijing's Growing Boldness: China's Stance On Ukraine Sparks EU Alarm  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

China to face Korea for fifth time in 15 months at Madrid 2025 - World ArcheryChina to face Korea for fifth time in 15 months at Madrid 2025  World Archery

China Pavilion Day celebrated at Osaka Expo - XinhuaChina Pavilion Day celebrated at Osaka Expo  Xinhua

Chef's food decoration at Chinese pre-school poisons 233 children - BBCChef's food decoration at Chinese pre-school poisons 233 children  BBC

US wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding - ReutersUS wants South Korea to join efforts to counter China in shipbuilding  Reuters

Taiwan launches longest-ever military drills as China increases pressure: A lesson from Ukraine? - MoneycontrolTaiwan launches longest-ever military drills as China increases pressure: A lesson from Ukraine?  Moneycontrol

Volkswagen to close jointly-owned China plant, reports Handelsblatt - ReutersVolkswagen to close jointly-owned China plant, reports Handelsblatt  Reuters

China is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says - Financial TimesChina is building 74% of all current solar and wind projects, report says  Financial Times

Chinese dam a ticking bomb, says Arunachal CM. Why secretive project is a concern - India TodayChinese dam a ticking bomb, says Arunachal CM. Why secretive project is a concern  India Today

Why China is winning the global EV race - BBCWhy China is winning the global EV race  BBC

Malaysia says China ready to sign SEA nuclear weapons-free treaty - ReutersMalaysia says China ready to sign SEA nuclear weapons-free treaty  Reuters

Han Kuang: What happens in Taiwan's military exercise to defend against China? - BBCHan Kuang: What happens in Taiwan's military exercise to defend against China?  BBC

China offers to help resolve Thailand, Cambodia border dispute - ReutersChina offers to help resolve Thailand, Cambodia border dispute  Reuters

Next Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not from China: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu - The HinduNext Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not from China: Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu  The Hindu

US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea - AP NewsUS commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea  AP News

Ukraine arrests Chinese father and son on suspicion of spying - The GuardianUkraine arrests Chinese father and son on suspicion of spying  The Guardian

China eyes the moon, Mars and space dominance - SpaceNewsChina eyes the moon, Mars and space dominance  SpaceNews

China’s coal heartland fighting for a greener future - The GuardianChina’s coal heartland fighting for a greener future  The Guardian

Japan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft - AP NewsJapan urges China to stop flying fighter jets too close to Japanese military aircraft  AP News

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: The hidden drag on China's economy - CNBCCNBC's The China Connection newsletter: The hidden drag on China's economy  CNBC

Vietnam’s tariff deal with Trump reflects balancing act between US and China - Chatham HouseVietnam’s tariff deal with Trump reflects balancing act between US and China  Chatham House

Even 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China - MintEven 190% Tariffs Can’t Shake US Shoemaker’s Reliance on China  Mint

Trump tariffs live updates: Canada struck with 35% tariffs, Trump floats higher blanket rates - Yahoo FinanceTrump tariffs live updates: Canada struck with 35% tariffs, Trump floats higher blanket rates  Yahoo Finance

China to take more active part in promoting comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia: FM - XinhuaChina to take more active part in promoting comprehensive strategic partnership with Australia: FM  Xinhua

US needs to prepare markets for the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan - Financial TimesUS needs to prepare markets for the risk of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan  Financial Times

China's emissions may be falling - here's what you should know - BBCChina's emissions may be falling - here's what you should know  BBC

How China Got Its Name - Foreign PolicyHow China Got Its Name  Foreign Policy

China sets its first renewable standards for steel, cement and polysilicon - ReutersChina sets its first renewable standards for steel, cement and polysilicon  Reuters

India needs to boost its petrochemical output to counter China's dominance: Reliance - The Economic TimesIndia needs to boost its petrochemical output to counter China's dominance: Reliance  The Economic Times

Wang Yi dismisses South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ ahead of ninth anniversary - South China Morning PostWang Yi dismisses South China Sea ruling as ‘farce’ ahead of ninth anniversary  South China Morning Post

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang plans Beijing trip ahead of new China AI chip launch - Financial TimesNvidia’s Jensen Huang plans Beijing trip ahead of new China AI chip launch  Financial Times

The 12-day Israel-Iran war: China’s response and its implications - Middle East InstituteThe 12-day Israel-Iran war: China’s response and its implications  Middle East Institute

China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser - BBCChina rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser  BBC

China’s producer prices fall 3.6% in June, biggest drop in nearly two years as deflation deepens - CNBCChina’s producer prices fall 3.6% in June, biggest drop in nearly two years as deflation deepens  CNBC

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Meets With Trump Ahead of CEO’s China Trip - MintNvidia’s Jensen Huang Meets With Trump Ahead of CEO’s China Trip  Mint

Xi Signals China May Finally Move to End Deflationary Price Wars - Yahoo FinanceXi Signals China May Finally Move to End Deflationary Price Wars  Yahoo Finance

China’s J-20 Goes “One Up” On F-35 & F-22 ! Likely To Become World’s First Two-Seat 5th-Gen Combat Fighter - EurAsian TimesChina’s J-20 Goes “One Up” On F-35 & F-22 ! Likely To Become World’s First Two-Seat 5th-Gen Combat Fighter  EurAsian Times

In US-China tug of war, Australia puts itself first - South China Morning PostIn US-China tug of war, Australia puts itself first  South China Morning Post

TikTok poached Amazon employees to jump-start its US business. Now it's doubling down on its Chinese roots. - Business InsiderTikTok poached Amazon employees to jump-start its US business. Now it's doubling down on its Chinese roots.  Business Insider

Germany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission - CNNGermany accuses China of laser targeting aircraft in EU mission  CNN

Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas - The New York TimesSouthern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas  The New York Times

China expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy - PBSChina expands visa-free entry to more than 70 countries to boost tourism, economy  PBS

Nvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China - TechCrunchNvidia reportedly plans to release new AI chip designed for China  TechCrunch

More Europeans can now visit China visa-free for 30 days - Euronews.comMore Europeans can now visit China visa-free for 30 days  Euronews.com

China’s weaponisation of rare earths is a new kind of trade war - Financial TimesChina’s weaponisation of rare earths is a new kind of trade war  Financial Times

China’s interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet’s water supply - The ConversationChina’s interest in the next Dalai Lama is also about control of Tibet’s water supply  The Conversation

How China’s BYD Is Squeezing Suppliers in the EV Price War - The Wall Street JournalHow China’s BYD Is Squeezing Suppliers in the EV Price War  The Wall Street Journal

Osaka Expo showcases Chinese culture and charm - China Daily - Global EditionOsaka Expo showcases Chinese culture and charm  China Daily - Global Edition

1st Buyer Of China’s Stealth Fighter “Pulls Out” Of The Deal; Why PLA’s F-22 & F-35 Inspired Jet Lost Its Client? - EurAsian Times1st Buyer Of China’s Stealth Fighter “Pulls Out” Of The Deal; Why PLA’s F-22 & F-35 Inspired Jet Lost Its Client?  EurAsian Times

China Heiress Faces $2 Billion Wealth Dispute From Half-Siblings - BloombergChina Heiress Faces $2 Billion Wealth Dispute From Half-Siblings  Bloomberg

Best of Both Sides: BRICS is China’s playground - The Indian ExpressBest of Both Sides: BRICS is China’s playground  The Indian Express

Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip - Al JazeeraBrazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip  Al Jazeera

US puts jet-drone teams to bigger test in race with China for air supremacy - South China Morning PostUS puts jet-drone teams to bigger test in race with China for air supremacy  South China Morning Post

That $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole – and the US will soon end the ‘de minimis’ exemption for the rest of the world, too - The ConversationThat $20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole – and the US will soon end the ‘de minimis’ exemption for the rest of the world, too  The Conversation