Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.

Even today, in the throes of a norm-busting trade war with China, there is talk of some kind of leader-to-leader grand bargain between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Chinese firms, especially Wanda Holdings, are helping Iran bypass sanctions, funding Tehran’s military through illicit oil trade. Targeting China’s economic links is key to stopping Iran’s rearmament and future threats.

China unveiled new measures on Wednesday to stabilise employment, including expanded social insurance subsidies, special loans, and targeted support for young people looking for jobs, as the country grapples with a prolonged trade war with the United States.

The Chinese military vowed to safeguard the country's national sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.

The average car price in China is around $22,900 (165,000 yuan). BYD Co. Ltd., the world's largest EV maker, announced discounts of 30% or more on 20 models in late May. Its budget-friendly electric Seagull compact car saw its starting price drop to $7,750 (55,800 yuan).

The U.S. and China have reached an agreement — again — to deescalate trade tensions. China is making it easier for U.S. companies crucial magnets and rare earths materials.

The multi-agency effort, announced by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, will strengthen US agricultural research and safeguard it from malign foreign influence, intellectual property theft,

China has considerable advantages, and neither superpower seems eager to cooperate to avoid catastrophe. And given AI’s world-changing potential, the stakes are profound: losing risks relegating the United States to economic dependence,