China has issued a pointed warning over Australia’s plans to regain control of the Port of Darwin, signaling that Beijing views the issue as a test case for how Chinese overseas investments are treated amid rising geopolitical scrutiny. The statement follows renewed commitments
China’s effort to reposition itself as a stable economic partner is gaining traction as shifting U.S. policies push several governments to reassess long standing trade relationships. The latest signal came as Britain’s prime minister arrived in Beijing seeking to reset commercial ties, following
China’s currency extended its upward momentum this week, touching a fresh multi year high against the US dollar as Beijing signaled increased tolerance for appreciation amid intensifying global dollar weakness. The onshore yuan strengthened following a sharp overnight selloff in the greenback, supported
China is emerging as the most influential development partner for small island states as Western governments scale back aid and climate related funding, according to recent survey data covering regions from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and South China Sea. Officials from
China’s President Xi Jinping said Beijing is ready to deepen cooperation with Finland and jointly uphold a United Nations centred international system, framing the relationship as part of a broader push toward a multipolar global order. Xi made the remarks during talks in
Cryptocurrency linked money laundering surged to at least $82 billion globally in 2025, underscoring how illicit finance has scaled alongside the growth of digital assets despite years of regulatory warnings. Blockchain researchers say the sharp rise from roughly $10 billion in 2020 reflects
China is accelerating efforts to promote the digital yuan beyond its borders, positioning the state backed currency as a long term tool to reduce dependence on the US dollar in cross border trade and finance. Beijing has stepped up international outreach around its
Shares in Germany’s Puma jumped sharply after China’s Anta Sports Products agreed to acquire a major minority stake in the European sportswear brand, marking one of the most significant outbound consumer sector investments by a Chinese company in recent years. Anta said it
China is seeking to deepen economic and political cooperation with the United Kingdom as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing this week, signalling a tentative reset in bilateral ties after years of strain. Chinese officials said Beijing is ready to enhance mutual
China and India have recorded a rare simultaneous decline in emissions from electricity generation, marking a turning point in the global power sector after decades of coal driven growth. Data from energy researchers shows that the two countries, which together account for the
