Chinese authorities are using artificial intelligence to turbocharge surveillance and censorship, with the technology predicting public demonstrations and monitoring prison inmates, according to a new report.
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia’s war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis.
Tesla scored a win in China just as its biggest rival stumbled
Elon Musk’s EV maker is having a difficult year, but its biggest Chinese rival has also hit some serious speed bumps in recent months.
Taiwan’s President Warns That China’s Military Aggression Is Growing
Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has said he intends to bring the democratic island of Taiwan under the rule of the Communist Party of China. Mr. Xi has ordered China’s military to make itself capable of …
Apple is staging a ‘phenomenal turnaround’ in China thanks to the iPhone 17
Apple seems to be making a comeback in China, driven by strong demand for the iPhone 17. IDC predicts a record year for global smartphone shipments.
Starmer urges UK business to boost trade with China despite security threats
Sir Keir Starmer has encouraged British businesses to embrace the opportunities of increasing trade with China, ahead of a decision on the contentious plan for a larger Chinese embassy in London.
China’s services growth slips to 5-month low in November, private PMI shows
China’s services activity expanded at its slowest pace in five months in November, as growth in new orders softened despite a boost from foreign demand, according to a private survey released on …
China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation
China is likely to stick to its current annual economic growth target of around 5% next year, government advisers and analysts said, a goal that would require authorities to keep fiscal and monetary …
Japanese fandom is having a moment in China – and not in a good way
As China-Japan diplomatic row ripples into entertainment, over 30 Japanese performances have been abruptly cancelled, leaving millions of fans of Japanese culture in China worried about a potential broader cultural ban.
‘Zootopia 2’ had a big debut in China. What it means for Hollywood
Zootopia 2′ had a record-breaking opening weekend in China, with $272 million in box office revenue. It’s a big deal, particularly for a market that has largely cooled to American films.