German carmakers cannot afford to distance themselves from China if they want to remain globally competitive, BMW chief executive Oliver Zipse said as he prepared to join Chancellor Friedrich Merz on an official visit to Beijing. His remarks highlight how central China remains
The Kremlin has dismissed allegations that Russia or China conducted secret nuclear tests, responding to recent accusations from the United States regarding a suspected underground event in 2020. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters in Moscow that neither the Russian Federation nor China
A senior United States official has presented new information regarding an alleged underground nuclear test conducted by China in June 2020, reviving debate over compliance with global test ban commitments and raising fresh questions about seismic monitoring data. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher
Prices of key rare earth materials used in high performance magnets have surged above a price floor established by the United States last year, reflecting renewed strength in demand and continued supply constraints in the global market. Neodymium and praseodymium, commonly referred to
A wave of high profile withdrawals has reshaped the main draw at the Dubai Tennis Championships, forcing tournament organisers to rely on seven lucky losers and reigniting debate over the demands of the professional tennis calendar. Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko became the latest
China’s trade architecture is undergoing a structural shift in 2026 as digital infrastructure becomes embedded directly into cross border supply chains. Beyond physical ports, rail links, and logistics hubs, policymakers are prioritizing programmable settlement systems, data exchange platforms, and digitized customs procedures. The
China’s digital currency strategy is entering a new phase in 2026 as the digital yuan moves more visibly into cross border trade settlement pilots. After several years of domestic retail testing and controlled commercial integration, policymakers are increasingly positioning the currency as a
China’s urban transformation has entered a new phase where infrastructure is no longer treated solely as a public utility or capital expenditure. As cities expand and digitization deepens, policymakers and technologists are exploring how physical assets can be represented, monitored, and financed through
China’s Ministry of Commerce said restoring stability to global semiconductor supply chains remains a top priority following a Dutch court ruling related to chipmaker Nexperia, underscoring the sensitivity of cross border disputes in the technology sector. In a statement released on Friday, the
The United States withdrew an updated list of Chinese companies alleged to have ties to Beijing’s military shortly after it was briefly posted, creating fresh uncertainty over Washington’s technology and security policy toward China. The revised document, which was available for about an
