China
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington
World
February 17, 2026
China is building submarines faster than ever, think tank says. Why that’s a problem for Washington
China has ramped up its production of nuclear-powered submarines over the past five years to the point where it is…
As Rubio tries to make amends, China looks to woo Europe
World
February 15, 2026
As Rubio tries to make amends, China looks to woo Europe
Beijing — Minutes after top diplomat Marco Rubio proclaimed that the United States and Europe “belong together” in a conciliatory…
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
Technology
February 14, 2026
China has another solution to its shrinking population: robots
Beijing — China’s birth rate has hit a historic low – deepening fears of a major economic shock in the…
China’s AI industry looks unstoppable in the race to best US rivals. But is it?
Technology
February 11, 2026
China’s AI industry looks unstoppable in the race to best US rivals. But is it?
Hong Kong — When China’s biggest artificial intelligence players gathered for a landmark meeting in Beijing in January, one question…
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
World
February 7, 2026
US accuses China of secret nuclear test as Trump admin calls for broader nuclear weapons agreement
The United States on Friday accused China of carrying out a secret nuclear test in 2020 as the Trump administration…
The US wants to push China out of Latin America. The Panama Canal is the latest test
World
February 5, 2026
The US wants to push China out of Latin America. The Panama Canal is the latest test
Beijing — China has come out swinging after Panama’s high court ruled against a Hong Kong-backed company’s right to operate…
China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominance. Could it ever work?
World
February 4, 2026
China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominance. Could it ever work?
China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense…
As a parade of US allies rattled by Trump visit China, Beijing claims a win for its new world order
World
February 3, 2026
As a parade of US allies rattled by Trump visit China, Beijing claims a win for its new world order
Beijing — As US President Donald Trump takes a sledgehammer to longstanding alliances with a volatile foreign policy that’s included…
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
World
January 27, 2026
For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
London — A humdrum office that stood next to an Amazon warehouse on an industrial estate in Oxfordshire, southern England,…
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
World
January 26, 2026
Xi has absolute control over China’s military. Now he wants more
Beijing — Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s decision to place the country’s top-ranking general under investigation is a stunning move that…