US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials

US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese, Hong Kong officials

Philippines' Marcos slams illegal actions in South China Sea

Encounters between Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown more tense

US, China defence chiefs lock horns on Taiwan at Asia security summit

China claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea

PM Shehbaz to embark on China visit seeking investment next week

The prime minister will also address Pakistan-China Business Forum

China has more countermeasures if US endangers its interests: state media

The US accused China of supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and warned it of more sanctions

China rallies open-source software efforts advance military aims, US defense group says

Cheung said, China could develop a lead over the U.S. in open-source technologies

PM Shehbaz reviews arrangements for upcoming China visit

PM Shehbaz reviews arrangements for upcoming China visit

TikTok preparing a US copy of the app's core algorithm

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance sued in U.S. federal court in May

US presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts

US presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts

'Sitting in jail for everyone else' - a Hong Kong democrat's sacrifice

China-ruled Hong Kong is experiencing a years-long crackdown on dissent

Tesla makes push to roll out advanced FSD self-driving in China

Tesla makes push to roll out advanced FSD self-driving in China

China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines

The annual drills this year involved around 16,000 Filipinos and US soldiers

China probes former sports director for corruption

China probes former sports director for corruption

China gears up to make a deal as European Union EV tariffs loom

The move is expected to be announced by June 5

China to send two young giant pandas to US later this year

China to send two young giant pandas to US later this year

China's Didi Global falls to first quarter loss on drop in Xpeng income

China's Didi Global falls to first quarter loss on drop in Xpeng income

Nuclear weapons issue: Rare spat shows China, North Korea still at odds

Nuclear weapons issue: Rare spat shows China, North Korea still at odds

China calls for Red Sea attacks on civilian ships to end

China calls for Red Sea attacks on civilian ships to end

BYD launches new hybrid vehicle tech with lower fuel consumption

BYD launches new hybrid vehicle tech with lower fuel consumption

Apple's iPhone sales in China jump 52% in April

Apple's iPhone sales in China jump 52% in April

China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogue

China said both agreed to maintain communication, and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations

China is back in Africa and doubling down on minerals

Some analysts argue relationship between the two contains echoes of colonial-era Europe

PM Shehbaz invites Chinese firms to establish textile industry in Pakistan

Premier says Pakistan also desires to enhance cooperation with China in agriculture, IT and energy

China, Japan, South Korea joint declaration after first summit in four years

China, Japan, South Korea joint declaration after first summit in four years

Samsung encouraged to invest more in China, Premier Li Qiang says

Korean tech giant face growing challenges amid U.S.-China tensions

Afghan soil used in attack on Chinese nationals, says Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan has heightened security at borders: Interior Minister

PM reiterates Pakistan's support for Chinese stance on Taiwan

"Pakistan has always extended its principled support to the Chinese position on Taiwan," he wrote

After China drills, Taiwan president again offers talks

After China drills, Taiwan president again offers talks

US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait

US 'deeply concerned' over China military drills in Taiwan Strait

Yellen says India and China hindering 'Pillar 1' tax deal

The Pillar 1 negotiations are aimed at reallocating the taxing right on US-based digital giants

New security plan to protect Chinese citizens working in Pakistan

Safe City project will ensure surveillance of these areas through technology

China ends war games, Taiwan details warplane, warship surge

China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory

Woman jailed for laundering bitcoin in UK from $6.4 billion China fraud

Woman jailed for laundering bitcoin in UK from $6.4 billion China fraud

Tens of thousands protest against contentious Taiwan parliament reforms

Last Friday, legislators threw punches during a debate on the reforms

Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight

Price cut underlines challenge in China market amid US sanctions

China launches 'punishment' war games around Taiwan

China launches 'punishment' war games around Taiwan

Explosion at apartment building in China's Harbin, says state media

Witnesses said that the explosion happened after 7am at an apartment on the fourth floor of building

G7 finance chiefs seek common line on Russian assets, China

G7 finance chiefs seek common line on Russian assets, China

China says it is willing to improve Vatican ties; Taiwan monitoring developments

The Vatican would like to establish a permanent office in China

Japan complains about Chinese ambassador's comment on Taiwan

Taiwan's foreign ministry expressed its support for Japan's reaction

CPEC is enhancing Pakistan's developmental capacity: Chinese ambassador

A ceremony was held to mark the 73rd anniversary of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations

iFlytek enters China's AI language model price war

Best known for its voice recognition technology, said Spark Lite would be free for the public

Yellen pushes for joint G7 response to China industrial overcapacity

Says they shared US concerns about Chinese efforts to dominate clean energy industries

Corn, millet and rooftop solar. China farm family's newest crop

The push is working so well that the grid now has more power than it can handle in Shandong province

China sanctions Boeing, two US defense contractors for Taiwan arms sales

Taiwan’s new president, has vowed to strengthen Taiwan’s security through imports

China probes agriculture minister for suspected disciplinary violations

China probes agriculture minister for suspected disciplinary violations

US, TikTok seek fast-track schedule, ruling by Dec. 6 on potential ban

The law, signed by Joe Biden on April 24, gives ByteDance until Jan. 19 to sell TikTok or face a ban

'Historic' steps unveiled to stabilise crisis-hit China property sector

Local governments can instruct instruct state-owned firms to buy "some" apartments

Oil gains 1pc on hopes of firmer demand

Brent posts first weekly gain in three weeks

Pakistan, China agree on more investment in CPEC, peace in region: FO

Says both sides expressed resolve to curb terrorism, eliminate forces sabotaging peace in region

Chinese firm aims to expand investments in Pakistan, shows interest in mining sector

PM Shehbaz assures Chinese company of maximum facilitation

Putin to push growing Moscow-Beijing trade in China's northeast

The joint statement fleshes out the "no limits" partnership the two declared in February 2022

Pakistan, China agree to upgrade CPEC

Two sides reiterate commitment to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

Xi lauds China-Russia ties as Putin lands in Beijing

Chinese president pledges to work with Russian counterpart

Beijing considers local government purchases of Chinese unsold homes

Officials are working on feasibility and it could take months to be finalised

Microsoft asks hundreds of China staff to relocate

The move comes amid spiralling US-China relations

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

US questions China's no-first-use nuclear call given buildup

US raises concerns to Chinese officials about AI misuse

Beijing to upend elections in other countries, create bioweapons and launch cyberattacks

Pakistan, China reiterate resolve to further deepen ties

Both sides reviewed and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest.

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

Philippines seeks to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea

Philippines seeks to ensure safety of civilian mission in South China Sea

US senators unveil AI policy roadmap, seek government funding boost

AI models could be used to help make bioweapons or launch cyber attacks

FM Dar, China's Xuexiang discuss bilateral ties, CPEC projects

Chinese vie-premier says China will support Pakistan in all areas of cooperation

Chinese firms make headway in producing high bandwidth memory for AI chipsets

HBM is ideal for processing massive amounts of data produced by complex AI apps

Putin backs China's Ukraine peace plan, says Beijing understands the conflict

Putin said Russia remained open to dialogue and talks to solve the more than two-year-old conflict

TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law

Says the law threatens free speech and "promises to shutter a discrete medium of communication

Chinese COVID whistleblower due for release after 4 years in jail

Zhang Zhan, 40, had travelled to Wuhan in early 2020 from Shanghai

Philippines to tighten guard at locations in South China Sea

China claims almost all the South China Sea

Pakistan committed to advance SCO's security, development cooperation agenda: Dar

Reaffirms Pakistan's unwavering commitment to the SCO Charter and Organization's fundamental ideals

US, China meet in Geneva to discuss AI risks

Biden administration plans to put guardrails on U.S.-developed proprietary AI models

Maldives external borrowing: IMF warns of debt distress as more Chinese loans loom

Official data shows the country's foreign debt reached $4.038 billion last year

Dar arrives in Beijing to co-chair strategic dialogue with Chinese counterpart

Deputy PM will also hold meetings with Chinese leaders, senior officials, prominent businessmen

Chinese e-commerce giants face delicate balance between discounts, profit

Chinese consumers are seeking discounts and lower-cost shopping

Ishaq Dar to leave for China today for strategic dialogue

The two sides will comprehensively review Pakistan-China bilateral relations.

Chinese companies win more bids to explore for Iraq oil and gas

Chinese companies win more bids to explore for Iraq oil and gas

China's consumer prices rise for third month

China's consumer prices rise for third month

Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'

Beijing and Manila have been embroiled for a year in heated stand-offs

Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme

Hong Kong is battling to revive its economy

China's Country Garden repays onshore coupons within grace period

China's Country Garden repays onshore coupons within grace period

Ishaq Dar to visit China next week for strategic dialogue

CPEC and future connectivity initiatives to be the main focus

US bill to restrict WuXi AppTec, Chinese biotechs revised to give more time to cut ties

WuXi AppTec said the original bill relies on "misleading allegations and inaccurate assertions

US lawmakers unveil bill to make it easier to restrict exports of AI models

China has been heavily relying on many open source models

What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?

US to put guardrails to avoid AI advanced used by rivals

US discusses North Korea with China, airs repatriation concerns

Beijing's foreign ministry said in October there were no North Korean defectors in China

How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?

How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?

Mohsin Naqvi assures ambassador of measures to protect Chinese nationals

Says those involved in Besham incident will not be spared

Minister Tarar, Chinese ambassador discuss CPEC, PM's upcoming China visit

Tarar tells Zaidong all eyes set on upcoming visit of PM Shehbaz Sharif to China

Intel, Qualcomm say exports to China blocked as Beijing objects

Chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese Huawei

China approves first gene-edited wheat as part of opening GM tech to food crops

It mostly imports genetically modified crops such as corn and soybeans for animal feed

Huawei's new phone uses more China-made parts, memory chip

China's bid for technology self-sufficiency

Philippine military chief accuses China of 'malign influence effort'

The two countries have been embroiled in a series of standoffs

Australia boosts funds to Taiwan-ally Tuvalu amid Pacific contest for influence with China

China's ambitions for a greater security presence in the Pacific became an election issue in Tuvalu

Hong Kong court bans protest anthem, saying it can be used as a weapon

Freewheeling Hong Kong returned from British to Chinese rule in 1997

US eyes curbs on China's access to AI software behind apps like ChatGPT

AI model exports will be hard to control as many models are open source

Pakistan's lunar mission 'ICUBE-Q' in moon orbit

Launched on Friday on board China’s Chang’E6 from Hainan, China

In rapidly ageing China, millions of rural migrant workers can't afford to retire

Chinese rural pensions is just 123 yuan ($17) a month against 6,000 yuan in Beijing and Shanghai

Elon Musk proposed to launch robotaxis in China during April visit

Authorities haven't approved use of Full Self-Driving (FSD) functions

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

TikTok has spent $2 billion to implement measures to protect the data of U.S. users

China's health body probes hospital after surrogacy claims

China is trying to boost its birth rate

Taiwan must invest in building its own 'strengths', vice president-elect says

The United States is Chinese-claimed Taiwan's most important supporter and arms supplier

China May Day holiday spending shows mixed picture on post-COVID recovery

The total spent over the May 1 to 5 holiday was 12.7% higher than last year

Low-budget Chinese travellers highlight shift in Hong Kong tourism

Shift in travel habits was mainly due to a slow economic recovery in mainland China

China offers flexible jobs for women after childbirth

Authorities are trying to encourage more women to have children

Australia denounces China over 'unsafe' aerial confrontation

The confrontation put the aircraft and those on board at risk

China's Xi in Paris to meet Macron, with trade, Ukraine talks planned

China's Xi in Paris to meet Macron, with trade, Ukraine talks planned

French cosmetics sector eyes Xi visit for reprieve on Chinese import rules

French cosmetics sector eyes Xi visit for reprieve on Chinese import rules

Taiwan will have Trump's support if he wins, ex-appointee says

The US is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier

China launches historic mission to retrieve samples from far side of the moon

The launch marks another milestone in China's lunar and space exploration programme

Exiled Chinese businessman's chief-of-staff pleads guilty in US to fraud

Exiled Chinese businessman's chief-of-staff pleads guilty in US to fraud

Navy chief visits People's Liberation Army Navy headquarters in China

Navy chief visits People's Liberation Army Navy headquarters in China

Xi heads to Europe to defend Russia ties

The world's second-biggest economy is seeking to deepen political and economic ties in Europe

Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems

Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems

Mohsin Naqvi meets Chinese consul general, discusses bilateral issues

Interior Secretary Khurram Agha and Chinese Consulate officials were also present on the occasion

US official urges China, Russia to declare only humans, not AI, control nuclear weapons

The two sides agreed to hold their first bilateral talks on AI Next week

Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'

Biden blames China, Japan and India's economic woes on 'xenophobia'

Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media

Road collapse in southern China kills 36, reports state media

Hong Kong faces uphill battle to lure back Chinese tourists

Hong Kong is desperate to revive its tourism sector

Police ban Chinese nationals' movement without security

Letter stressed security of Chinese personnel involved in non-CPEC projects

Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea

Philippines says Chinese coast guard elevating tensions in South China Sea

India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned

Musk's India trip could have boosted Modi's re-election campaign

Tesla clears key regulatory hurdles for self-driving in China during Musk's visit

To use the Chinese tech giant's mapping license for data collection

China launching mission to moon's 'hidden' side, also carrying payload from Pakistan

Islamabad had formally joined the programme in October last year

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed East China Sea area

Japan and China have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands

After skipping India, Elon Musk in China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout

Rival Chinese automakers seeking to gain an advantage by introducing similar software

Chinese nationals' safety is our core responsibility: Naqvi

The interior minister meets Chinese Consul General

Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government

Last week's election was the first since Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity after Blinken leaves Beijing

China considers Taiwan the most important issue in its relations with the United States

Sri Lanka to hand management of China-built airport to India, Russia companies

Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has stoked controversy since its opening in 2013

U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says

Since 2022, U.S. officials have imposed sweeping controls on chip exports to China

'Negative' factors building in US-China ties, foreign minister Wang tells Blinken

Blinken is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today

ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail

TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance's total revenues and daily active users

China sends astronauts to Chinese space station for six-month stay

China is banned by U.S. law from any collaboration with NASA

China's version of Neuralink unveiled at tech forum

The implant seeks to enable people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using only their thought

Chinese minister felicitates Ahsan Iqbal on reappointment as planning minister

Li Jinchao praised Ahsan Iqbal’s outstanding contributions to promoting Pakistan-China friendship.

China's Sinopec charts global expansion with refinery in rival India's backyard

Feasibility being completed for $4.5bn project at Hambantota port

In China, Blinken urges fair treatment of American companies

Blinken's trip is the latest contact between the two nations on trade and military communication

TikTok CEO expects to defeat US ban: 'We aren't going anywhere'

Experts question if any potential buyer has the financial resources to buy TikTok

President Zardari emphasises stronger economic, cultural ties with China

President Zardari emphasises stronger economic, cultural ties with China

Chinese vendors go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad

Chinese companies increasingly market themselves to overseas consumers at lower prices

Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales

The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier

Better US-China ties but still deep disagreements as Blinken starts visit

Blinken will meet with business leaders before heading to Beijing for talks on Friday

Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China's Guangdong

Torrential rains have lashed Guangdong in recent days, swelling rivers and raising fears of flooding

Solomon Islands faces tense wait for election results

The election is being watched by China, the US and neighbouring Australia

Nawaz Sharif leaves for China on a five-day personal visit

Nawaz Sharif will also undergo a medical checkup during his stay in China

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China

China opposes Japan prime minister's offering at Yasukuni shrine

The shrine is seen by Beijing and Seoul as a symbol of Japan's past military aggression

Nawaz to leave for China tonight. Dar is accompanying him

Visit shows the elder Sharif is still calling the shots in PML-N

Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide, media say

People's National Congress won 65 of the 93 seats

China is committed to resolving maritime disputes through talks, official says

The sea should not be an arena where countries can flex their gunboat muscles

11 missing, thousands evacuated as storms strike south China

More than 53,000 people have been relocated across Guangdong province, the media added

China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post

China's ambassador to Canada leaves his post

Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions

Massive river flooding expected in China's Guangdong, threatening millions

Taiwan to discuss new funding with US as Chinese warplanes get close to island

Democratically governed Taiwan has faced increased military pressure from China

Maldives votes in election key to its India, China relations

More than 284,000 people are expected to choose the 93 members of parliament

China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions

China is hosting the multilateral meeting for the first time since 2014

Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base

Blinken to press China over its support for Russian defense base

China's foreign minister says admitting Palestinian state to UN is move to rectify injustice

China's foreign minister says admitting Palestinian state to UN is move to rectify injustice

PM Shehbaz to undertake China visit in May to fast-track CPEC projects, says Mashhood

PM Shehbaz to undertake China visit in May to fast-track CPEC projects, says Mashhood

Solomon Islands leader Sogavare keeps seat, vote count continues

The move concerned the US and Australia because of the potential impact on regional security

China moves to boost foreign investment in domestic tech companies

China moves to boost its foreign investment in domestic tech companies

EU probes on Chinese subsidies and imports

EU probes on Chinese subsidies and imports

China's Ant Group in talks to launch Alipay+ in Indonesia

China's Ant Group in talks to launch Alipay+ in Indonesia

Micron set to get $6.1 bln in chip grants from US

Dedicating $28 billion for government subsidies for advanced chips manufacturing

Nearly half of China's major cities are sinking, researchers say

Many of China's old coal districts have also suffered as a result of overmining

Louis Vuitton holds 'Voyager' fashion show in Shanghai

It included pieces made in collaboration with Beijing-based artist Sun Yitian

Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat

Election was closely watched by China, US and Australia

China to fully support Pakistan's counterterrorism efforts, says Ambassador Zaidong

China to fully support Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts, says Ambassador Zaidong

Taiwan's next president among Time 'Most Influential'

Taiwan's next president among Time 'Most Influential'

Congressional committee finds China is subsidising US fentanyl crisis

Fentanyl is a leading cause of drug overdoses in the United States

At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage'

However, some of the Chinese higher-tech manufacturers at the fair were quite upbeat

Intel to launch two AI chips for China with reduced capabilities

Nvidia also has plans for three China-specific chips

Tesla's global job cuts include leading markets US, China

Tesla's global job cuts include leading markets US, China

China's Xi tells Germany's Scholz to seek 'common ground'

The visit took Scholz to the major cities of Shanghai

Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions

Russia, China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions

Philippines' Marcos has no plans to grant US access to more bases

Beijing has previously accused the Philippines of stoking the fire

US to award Samsung $6.4 bln in grants for Texas chip production complex

Will boost chip production for the aerospace, defense, and auto industries

China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions

Cites Tesla's success in China, where it has sold 1.36 million vehicles in past three years

China 'deeply concerned' about escalation after Iran strikes Israel

The Chinese foreign ministry said this round of tensions was a "spillover from the Gaza conflict"

US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race

Spread of swarm technology “could lead to more instability and conflict around the world

Huawei teases launch of new smartphone, high-end model anticipated

Huawei's P series has advanced cameras and sleek design

US topples China as Taiwan's largest export market due to chips, AI demand

US exports increased by 65 per cent to $9.11bn, a 6pc jump

US lawmakers angry after Huawei unveils laptop with new Intel AI chip

Its first AI-enabled laptop, the MateBook X Pro powered by Intel's new Core Ultra 9 processor

China launch of relay satellite Queqiao-2 for lunar probe mission successful

Queqiao-2 will orbit the moon and relay signals to and from the Chang'e-6 mission