Chinese regulators have launched a fresh crackdown on so-called “ghost kitchens” as authorities intensify efforts to clean up the country’s highly competitive food delivery industry. The move targets businesses that operate exclusively through delivery apps without maintaining a genuine physical restaurant presence. Many of these operations reportedly outsource food preparation to third-party vendors, enabling them…
Global carmakers are facing mounting pressure as Chinese automotive brands rapidly gain ground in electric vehicles, battery technology, software integration, and manufacturing efficiency. At the Auto China 2026 exhibition in Beijing and Hefei, the scale of China’s advancement became difficult to ignore. Factory floors showcased extraordinary levels of automation, while software development cycles appeared significantly…
The White House has accused foreign entities, primarily based in China, of conducting large-scale efforts to replicate advanced American artificial intelligence models. In a memo, Michael Kratsios said the campaigns involve the use of thousands of proxy accounts and sophisticated tools to extract sensitive capabilities from leading AI systems developed by U.S. firms. He described…
China has agreed in principle to grant British passport holders visa-free access for stays of up to 30 days, the UK government has confirmed. The development followed a high-level meeting in Beijing between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first official visit to China by a British leader in…
China is intensifying its push to rival the United States in advanced semiconductor technology, pouring billions into artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and high-end chip production – a move that could reshape the global tech landscape long dominated by American firms. The push comes amid growing scrutiny of Nvidia, the California-based chipmaker whose processors power much…
The value of small parcels shipped from China to the UK more than doubled in the past year, sparking concerns among British retailers about unfair competition and lost tax revenues. Figures obtained by the BBC from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) show the value of such low-value imports – goods priced at £135 or less…
China has announced its first nationwide child subsidy, offering 3,600 yuan ($500) annually for each child under the age of three, in an effort to counter the country’s declining birth rate and ageing population. The policy, unveiled on Monday, will support an estimated 20 million families, according to state media. Parents can receive up to…
China has announced its readiness to remove all import tariffs on goods from the 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties, a move that could significantly deepen trade ties across the continent. The declaration was made during a high-level China-Africa cooperation meeting, where officials called for fairer global trade practices and criticized unilateral…
China has announced new tariffs on Canadian agricultural and food products, responding to levies introduced by Ottawa in October on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum products. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce confirmed the tariffs, set to take effect on March 20, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. The move adds another layer to…
China has announced new export restrictions on antimony and related elements, citing national security concerns in its latest move to tighten control over critical minerals where it holds a dominant global position. The restrictions, set to take effect from September 15, will apply to six types of antimony-related products, including antimony ore, metals, and oxide….
China is intensifying its efforts to become a leader in advanced technologies by establishing its largest-ever state investment fund for the semiconductor industry, worth $47.5 billion. This move comes as the United States imposes stringent export restrictions on American chips and related technologies to curb Beijing’s technological ambitions. The new fund, backed by six of…
Tesla’s shares experienced a significant surge following reports indicating that the company has made substantial progress in securing regulatory approval in China through a partnership with search engine giant Baidu. The boost in Tesla’s stock value comes in the wake of a surprise visit by CEO Elon Musk to meet with Premier Li Qiang, China’s…
In a bid to address internet addiction and instil “good morality” and “socialist values” among minors, China is introducing fresh measures to limit the amount of time children and teenagers spend on their mobile devices. The Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s top internet regulator, has released a proposal that mandates all mobile devices, apps,…
China is taking steps to address internet addiction among minors by proposing new measures to restrict the amount of time children and teenagers can spend on their mobile devices. The proposal, released by the Cyberspace Administration of China, the country’s top internet regulator, requires all mobile devices, apps, and app stores to incorporate a “minor…
Chinese officials have revealed new details about their plans for a manned lunar mission, aiming to be the second nation to put citizens on the moon, with Zhang Hailian, deputy chief engineer of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), sharing the preliminary plan at an aerospace summit in Wuhan, according to state-run news agency Xinhua….
It is one of China’s most popular shopping apps, selling clothing, groceries and just about everything else under the sun to more than 750 million users a month. But according to cybersecurity researchers, it can also bypass users’ cell phone security to monitor activities on other apps, check notifications, read private messages and change settings….
China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the United States dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday. As reported on The Straits Times, the deal, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback, will enable China, the top rival to US economic hegemony, and Brazil, the…
China’s population has decreased for the first time in more than 60 years, official data shows — a historic turn for the world’s most populous nation that is now expected to see a long period of population decline. The country of 1.4 billion has seen birth rates plunge to record lows as its workforce ages,…
Chinese people have rushed to book overseas travel after Beijing announced it would reopen its borders next month. As reported by the BBC, passport applications for Chinese citizens wishing to travel internationally will resume from 8 January, the immigration administration said. It follows an announcement on Monday that ended almost three years of strict quarantine…
A Chinese-Canadian billionaire has been sentenced to 13 years in prison in China and it doesn’t end there as his company has been fined more than $8bn (£6.7bn). As reported by BBC, Xiao Jianhua and his company Tomorrow Holdings were charged with embezzlement and bribery, a court in Shanghai said. Xiao – one of China’s…
