Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats from international cooperation.

The U.S. and China have agreed to maintain communication. Both sides exchanged thoughts on crucial issues. The call came as Beijing and Washington continued to trade swipes at each other. The U.S. and China have agreed to maintain communication following a call between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a call on Friday highlighted the importance of their countries' relationship as both China and Europe are trying to tackle uncertainty caused by U.

GCC summit in the hopes of forging new commercial partnerships against U.S. tariffs, but a recent white paper doubling down on its South China Sea claims will deter ASEAN leaders.

Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.

Property sales in 2025 are expected to shrink 5.0%, compared with a 5.7% drop forecast previously. Investment is projected to drop 8.4%, faster than the previously estimated 7.0% decline.

CCTV newscaster Hu Die accidentally referred to China and Taiwan as separate countries, contradicting Beijing's official narrative.

The People's Bank of China trimmed the 1-year loan prime rate to 3.0% from 3.1%, and the 5-year LPR to 3.5% from 3.6%.

Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi has launched a new electric SUV and debuted a self-designed smartphone chip, in a push to expand beyond its roots in budget devices.

Responding to potential invasion threat by 2027, Taiwan announces new drone and sea-drone capabilities to thwart China's growing military advantage.

Beijing is racing ahead in advanced technology, including in robots, satellites and AI—and in some cases is catching up with the U.S.