China
SCO Summit: China's President Xi urges equal, orderly multipolar world
Addressing the SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Xi says world undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, while hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism are gaining ground.
September 1, 2026
China says solar power capacity surpasses coal for first time
China’s installed solar capacity surpasses coal-fired power for the first time, marking a major shift toward renewable energy.
September 1, 2026
China 'firmly opposes' Trump drone tariffs
Beijing urges Washington to "immediately withdraw" the planned levies; says the decision overstretches the concept of national security and discriminates against relevant Chinese products.
August 20, 2026
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Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic, halving travel time
It is expected to reach Felixstowe in the United Kingdom on Sept 7, followed by stops in Hamburg, Germany, and Gdynia, Poland, later that week, according to a timetable published by Sea Legend.
August 16, 2026
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Pakistan FM mourns former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, calls him ‘great statesman’
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, describing him as a great statesman, visionary reformer and steadfast friend of Pakistan.
August 12, 2026
US ends its state of emergency over Hong Kong security threat
The United States allows its Hong Kong national emergency declaration to expire, signaling a potential restoration of the city's preferential trade status amid improving US-China economic ties.
July 17, 2026
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China, Xi viewed more favorably than US, Trump in global survey
A Pew survey shows China and Xi Jinping are now viewed more favorably than the US and Donald Trump in many major countries, marking a historic shift in global opinion.
July 16, 2026
Nearly 2 million people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
China's state media reports that typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall early on Sunday in the eastern province of Zhejiang, where more than 1.7 million people have been evacuated from their homes.
July 11, 2026
China factory fire kills at least 28 people: State media
Chinese state television CCTV shares footage, showing firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke is pouring out.
July 9, 2026