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Spain is examining potential security risks surrounding the planned construction of a Chinese automotive plant just a few kilometres from a major naval facility in the northern region of Galicia, according to Spanish media. The project has attracted attention in Madrid because of its proximity to the naval base at Ferrol, a strategically......
A Chinese ballistic-missile test in the Pacific has reignited concerns among island nations about the region's growing militarisation, highlighting the difficulty of maintaining the Pacific as an “Ocean of Peace” amid intensifying strategic competition between major powers. The missile was launched into the Pacific in July......
Thousands of people have been evacuated in eastern China as Typhoon Dolphin brought intense rainfall and flooding, while authorities warned that the risk of further flooding remains even as the storm weakens after making landfall. According to China’s state news agency Xinhua, around 167,900 people were relocated from vulnerable areas......
China is rapidly strengthening its position in the global humanoid robotics industry, with Chinese manufacturers accounting for more than 97% of worldwide shipments during the first half of the year, according to research data cited by Bloomberg. Global shipments reached approximately 19,100 units during the first six months, more than three......
Chinese financial authorities are taking steps to reduce risks in the stock market after a period of intense volatility and sharp declines. Brokerage firms have reportedly strengthened their checks on investors seeking margin financing or access to options trading. The new measures include closer assessments of investors’ financial......
A new regular container shipping service linking China and Europe through the Northern Sea Route is expected to begin operations this week, marking another step in the development of an alternative maritime corridor between Asia and Europe. According to reports by the Financial Times, Chinese shipping company Selegnd Shipping plans to operate......
Global fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly moving closer to an initial public offering in Hong Kong, potentially marking a major step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its position in international financial markets. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that the fashion retailer could be valued between $22 billion and $25 billion......
Apple has been testing memory chips produced by Chinese semiconductor maker CXMT for use across products including iPhones and MacBooks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The move could help Apple address pressure on component supplies as the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure drives stronger demand......
Germany’s trade imbalance with China widened during the first half of 2026, as German exports to the Asian market declined sharply while imports from China continued to increase, according to preliminary data from Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). The figures highlight a significant shift in the commercial relationship between the......
China’s consumer inflation weakened more than expected in July, highlighting persistent pressure on domestic demand and underscoring the challenges facing policymakers as they seek to strengthen household consumption. The consumer price index (CPI) rose just 0.5% year on year, according to official data released Sunday by China’s......
China’s densely populated eastern coastline is stepping up preparations for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, with authorities raising their highest-level alert as the storm approaches after bringing heavy rain and powerful winds to southern Japan. The typhoon is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday, with the Zhejiang......
Apple has published guidance allowing eligible Mac users in mainland China to connect Alibaba’s Qwen artificial intelligence service to selected Apple Intelligence features, marking a notable expansion of cooperation between two major technology companies from the United States and China. The arrangement allows Qwen to work with Apple's......
Redmi is expected to introduce a new flagship smartphone later this month, according to recent industry reports and supply chain leaks. The upcoming device, widely rumored to be the Redmi K100 Pro Max, is anticipated to target the premium Android market with high-end hardware, advanced display technology, and long battery life. Reports suggest......
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