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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have expressed their ambitions for a new Eurasian security system at the annual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, or SCO. What Happened: At the SCO summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday, Xi emphasized the need for...

In a move signaling a thaw in relations with the West, China is dispatching giant pandas to the U.S., a first in over two decades. This move marks a resumption of China’s “panda diplomacy.” What Happened: Two four-year-old pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, have departed from China...

The U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, has leveled serious accusations against Beijing, stating that it is actively sabotaging diplomatic relations between the two nations. This comes despite an agreement in November to enhance engagement between ordinary Chinese and American citizens. What...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on his nation to boost its innovation capabilities, in light of the continuing semiconductor conflict with the U.S. What Happened: Xi, addressing a national science conference on Monday, praised China’s scientific advancements but underscored the...

In a bid to bolster the appeal of Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style tech board, the Star Market, China has introduced a series of reforms. These measures are aimed at improving the quality of listed companies and promoting technological innovation. What Happened: The China Securities Regulatory...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with a comment from a spokesperson of the European Commission. In a recent development, China’s President Xi Jinping has reportedly accused the U.S. of attempting to provoke China into invading Taiwan, in a conversation with European Commission...

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the Chinese central bank, People’s Bank of China, dismissed the idea that its bond trading is a form of massive monetary easing. What Happened: Gongsheng clarified that the bond trading would be a liquidity management tool involving both buying and selling, the Wall...

China has asked the United States to reconsider its nuclear stance and reduce its arsenal following comments from a senior U.S. official about potentially increasing warheads. What Happened: Pranay Vaddi, senior director for arms control disarmament and non-proliferation at the National Security...

China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. has reportedly been ramping up its chip production with domestic tools, a move that could potentially counteract U.S. export restrictions. What Happened: SMIC, China’s leading chip manufacturer, is incorporating homegrown...

China’s special envoy for European affairs, Wu Hongbo, defended China’s strong ties with Russia and refuted Western allegations of its involvement in the Ukraine crisis. What Happened: Wu, in an interview with The Paper, a state-owned news outlet in Shanghai, asserted that it was unjust...

Beijing has called on Washington to stop meddling in China’s maritime disputes with its neighbors. What Happened: Hong Liang, the Chinese foreign ministry's director general for boundary and ocean affairs, and Mark Lambert, the U.S. State Department's China coordinator, held a virtual meeting...

A senior U.S. lawmaker has confirmed that the weapons Taiwan ordered are en route. This announcement comes in the wake of China’s recent military exercises, which have been described as “intimidating.” What Happened: Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), revealed on Monday that the...

In a bid to strengthen its semiconductor sector, China has established a third state-backed investment fund, injecting a whopping $47.5 billion into the industry. What Happened: The fund, officially known as the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, was registered with a capital of 344...

OpenAI‘s AI-powered chatbot, ChatGPT, which is currently unavailable in China, appears to have a new rival in the Asian country. China’s top internet regulator has introduced a large language model based on President Xi Jinping‘s political philosophy. What Happened: The LLM, which...

The Chinese government, under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, is undergoing a significant shakeup with the investigation of Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian for suspected legal and disciplinary violations. What Happened: The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, China’s anti...