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BUSINESS15m agoIndia’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while India’s imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billionThe Hindu
POLITICS44m agoEurope Today: Spanish FM on Euronews, Black Sea drone attacks, EU-China resetSpain is under pressure on multiple fronts: war in Ukraine, a housing crisis, snap elections, and tension with Morocco over Ceuta. In an exclusive interview, Foreign Minister Albares tells how Madrid is coping. Plus: Drone attacks in the Black Sea, an EU-China reset, and Ireland's EU budget plan.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECH46m agoChina’s Dune-like sand crawler could turn the whole Taklamakan Desert into an iron mineChinese researchers have built a self-propelled crawler robot that harvests iron from sand and tested the device in the dunes of the vast Taklamakan Desert – an area the size of Germany – in northwestern China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. In Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction novel Dune, mobile factories traverse the sands of the fictional planet Arrakis to extract the drug melange, also known as “spice”. The real-world device similarly travels across the desert, extracting valuable...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1h agoAsian equities stabilize following Wall Street tech selloff; oil nears $95, China trade data beatsAsian equities have stabilized after a tech selloff on Wall Street, with oil prices approaching $95 and China's trade data exceeding expectations. This indicates a mixed but generally stabilizing global economic landscape.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS1h agoChina and India Want Much the Same Things From South AsiaThe two countries have reset bilaterally and internationally. Now it’s time to think regionally.Foreign Policy
BUSINESS1h agoChina's September CPI rises 0.9% Y/Y, PPI accelerates to 5.0% above expectationsChina's Consumer Price Index increased by 0.9% year-on-year in September, while the Producer Price Index accelerated to 5.0%, exceeding expectations. This indicates specific inflationary trends within the Chinese economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2h agoChina's September trade surplus widens to $133.53B; exports up 36.3%, imports up 31.0%China's trade surplus widened in September to $133.53 billion, driven by significant increases in both exports and imports. This data provides insight into China's economic performance and global trade patterns.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLD2h agoChina and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reportsThe long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS3h agoChina’s exports surge 36% as AI-related shipments boomImports soar by a third as high oil prices from Middle East conflict push up energy billFinancial Times
SCI & TECH4h agoChina ‘robot trainers’ fold clothes, wash dishes 200 times a day for up to US$900 a monthAcross China, a new breed of freelance “robot trainers” are wearing motion-capture gear to turn everyday household chores – picking up cups, opening bottle caps and washing dishes – into data that will teach tomorrow’s machines. The data is later converted into training sets to help robots work in settings ranging from kitchens and factories to supermarkets. Such roles are increasingly advertised on mainland social media and job platforms. They reportedly pay trainers between 4,000 yuan and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS5h agoProducer prices in China rise at fastest pace since June 2022, beating expectationsThe increase was higher than the 4.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and higher than the 3.8% seen in the previous month.CNBC
BUSINESS5h agoChina's exports likely grew by double-digits in SeptemberThe country's customs agency released September trade data on Wednesday.CNBC
POLITICS6h agoWhy younger Japanese now fear Trump’s US more than ChinaA growing number of Japanese regard the United States as the greatest threat to world peace ahead of traditional rival China, according to a new survey. The annual poll, released by the Japan Press Research Institute on Saturday, found 26.8 per cent of respondents named the US as the biggest threat to global peace. That was up 9.3 percentage points on last year and far above the 6.6 per cent recorded in 2024. Russia came top of the list in 2025 but slipped to third place this year, with 18.3 per...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH6h agoChina’s AI research is booming. Where is it headed?China's artificial intelligence research is experiencing rapid growth, prompting questions about its future direction and global implications. This signifies a major technological trend with potential worldwide impact.Nature News
SCI & TECH6h agoChina’s extraordinary rise in science and how it will change the worldChina is experiencing an exceptional increase in its scientific capabilities, which is projected to have a transformative impact globally. This indicates a significant shift in the landscape of global scientific innovation.Nature News
CYBER8h agoThe Limits of China’s Surveillance StateToday’s Beijing shows marks of how costly total control can be.Foreign Policy
WORLD8h agoMauro Icardi and La China Suárez's trip to Disney sparked a new clash with Wanda NaraThe footballer and the actress left for a trip to the US and left Isabella Icardi, the media personality's daughter, at home with the nanny. 'They did everything in secret. The permit was going to arrive, but he didn't want to wait and brought the trip forward,' assured the media personality's mother.Clarín
BUSINESS9h agoChina is bringing car production to EUChina has moved from exporting cars to bringing entire auto industry ecosystems, building up production capacity in Europe and boosting partnerships with local companies. Arthur D. Little's automotive expert Philipp Seidel tells France 24 that while tariffs and quotas can buy time, EU carmakers must improve their own competitiveness and not become too dependent on Chinese suppliers. But first, we look at the latest IMF global growth forecast and warning about rising debt.France 24 [en]
POLITICS10h agoTrump press secretary Katie Zacharia says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrowsKatie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, faces questions about her legal credentials after telling reporters on Tuesday that she passed a bar exam “when I moved to China”, without identifying the jurisdiction. Zacharia, who has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer, made the remark after her first official White House press briefing. According to her LinkedIn profile, she worked as an associate at Zhong Lun Law Firm, one of China’s largest, in...South China Morning Post
WORLD13h agoChina sentences three people to death for running Myanmar scam centresDozens more were imprisoned for their involvement in telecommunications fraud, trafficking, prostitution and murder.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS13h agoTrump: China, Russia ‘have too much to lose’ to help IranPresident Trump late Monday accused China and Russia of having “too much to lose” to enable Iran in the ongoing conflict. “I see so many comments from the Radical Left Morons and Lunatics that China and Russia are helping the ‘wonderful’ Islamic Republic of Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If they are, it’s at…The Hill
POLITICS13h ago'We'll Keep Waiting': Afghanistan's Dead-End Road To ChinaSatellite imagery sourced by RFE/RL confirms Taliban claims they have completed a road that leads up to China's remote border with Afghanistan. However there is no indication Beijing intends to open the militarized boundary any time soon.RFE/RL
BUSINESS13h ago1st LD-Writethru: China approves Visa subsidiary application to establish bank card clearing institutionBEIJING, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank announced on Tuesday that it has approved an application from a subsidiary of U.S. payment giant Visa to set up a bank card clearing institution in China, a step forward in the country's financial opening up.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICS14h agoHow Maroš Šefčovič talked his way to a China trade breakthroughEurope’s trade chief has won a first concession from Beijing. Now he must convince EU leaders that dialogue can deliver more.Politico Europe
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