China’s manufacturing sector recorded its first expansion in six months, signaling a modest but notable recovery in industrial momentum. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the official Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.2 in October, up from 49.6
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has formally included the RMBT (Rapid Modular Blockchain Toolkit) in its National Blockchain Innovation Pilot, a move aimed at expanding digital infrastructure financing and smart city management through programmable finance tools. Officials say the initiative
China has broadened its artificial intelligence (AI) export cooperation with Southeast Asian economies, announcing a series of new agreements covering data infrastructure, algorithmic research, and cloud platform integration. The move comes as Beijing positions itself as a key technology partner for ASEAN under
China’s economy grew 4.6 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, slightly below market expectations, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The slowdown reflects persistent weakness in exports, subdued household consumption, and ongoing property-sector headwinds. Economists say
China has unveiled new details of its upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), placing renewed emphasis on supporting private enterprises and enhancing financial governance, according to official documents released this week.The disclosures, which were not mentioned in the communique issued after last week’s fourth
As China prepares to roll out its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), policymakers and analysts say the country’s greatest asset lies in its institutional strength, a governance model capable of aligning long-term objectives with rapid economic adaptation.Officials and experts note that this focus on
A national drone competition held in China this month has drawn wide attention for its emphasis on unmanned systems innovation, reflecting Beijing’s determination to integrate emerging technologies with national defence development.The competition, jointly organised by leading universities, industrial partners, and provincial governments, featured
China’s J-16 fighter jet, known domestically as the “Hidden Dragon,” has returned to global headlines after reports that the aircraft intercepted and chased off two foreign fighters near China’s air-defence identification zone earlier this month.The incident, first noted by regional defence observers, underscores
Chinese and South Korean coast guard vessels were reportedly engaged in a 15-hour stand-off in the Yellow Sea last month, highlighting persistent tensions over maritime jurisdiction and artificial structures in the semi-enclosed sea between the two nations. According to a report by a
China’s ambassador to France, Deng Li, has called for greater cooperation between China and Europe in emerging industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy, saying the two sides should focus on shared development rather than confrontation.Speaking in Paris during a business
