A senior political adviser in China has called for stronger measures to prevent forced marriages involving women with mental disabilities in rural areas. The issue was raised during discussions linked to the country’s annual national policy meetings, where lawmakers and advisers gather to
China has announced a steady increase in defence spending for the year as the country continues to pursue long term military modernisation goals. According to the national budget presented during the annual legislative meetings in Beijing, defence expenditure will rise by about seven
China is planning to strengthen maritime law enforcement and expand its presence in disputed waters as part of its latest national development strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030. The initiative forms part of the country’s new five year policy blueprint that
China’s senior military leadership has called for deeper political discipline and anti corruption measures within the armed forces as the country approaches the centenary of the People’s Liberation Army. During policy discussions in Beijing, a top official of the Central Military Commission emphasized
China has expressed serious concern over the European Union’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, a legislative initiative designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing in key strategic sectors. Officials from China’s Ministry of Commerce said the country is closely monitoring the development of the policy, which
China’s leadership has outlined a broad set of national priorities for 2026 during the opening of the National People’s Congress, the country’s annual legislative gathering in Beijing. Premier Li Qiang presented the government’s work report, detailing economic targets, technology development plans and national
China has announced a series of policies aimed at building what officials describe as a birth friendly society as the country confronts a long term decline in population growth and a rapidly ageing demographic structure. The initiatives were presented as part of the
China has unveiled an ambitious strategy to accelerate technological breakthroughs and expand artificial intelligence across its economy as rivalry with the United States intensifies. The plan forms part of Beijing’s latest five year economic roadmap, which places advanced technology at the center of
China has begun diplomatic discussions with Iran aimed at ensuring safe passage for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz as tensions in the Middle East disrupt one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The talks come as
A senior Republican lawmaker in the United States has urged the Treasury Department to remain cautious about Chinese investment in key American industries as Washington prepares for another round of sensitive economic talks with Beijing. The warning reflects growing concern in Congress that
