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Tencent built an empire on WeChat and gaming. Can it keep up in China's AI race?

As AI reshapes China's tech industry, Tencent faces growing competition from rivals and AI startups. But the Chinese conglomerate’s vast WeChat ecosystem and gaming business could

Apple AI tools come to China after two-year delay

Apple will work with Alibaba's Qwen to integrate more powerful AI features into devices alongside its own basic AI offerings.

China is leading the clean energy industry. Will it redraw the lines of global power?

China secured 23 of the world’s 36 major clean industrial projects financed last year, as emerging economies advanced past both Europe and the US.

China Southern Airlines suspends direct Darwin to China route after one year

China Southern Airlines will suspend its direct flights between Darwin and Guangzhou, China after just one year operating in the NT. The airline's final scheduled flight to China w

Weapon or wine bottle? China disputes reports of artillery shell in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea police had earlier dismissed speculation that the 32kg object was "merely a dummy".

Government making up China policy as it goes along, say MPs

A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".

China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up

Indian authorities have confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fragile thaw in relations betwee

Humanoid robots climb China’s Mount Tai in unusual challenge

China's Mount Tai hosts a robot challenge, with nearly 90 teams tackling 3,100 steps and a 600-metre climb on an ancient mountain path.

Mbappé’s ‘Chinese dictator’ comment: How do Chinese people react?

Kylian Mbappé has apologised after remarks about a meme depicting him as Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked backlash in China. At least three Chinese companies have ended brand deal

China’s Message to Its Rivals: You Need What We Make

It’s not just rare earths. China is making it harder for other countries to shed their dependence on its solar, drone and drugmaking technology.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was spied on by Chinese intelligence agencies: Report

India to make tunnel boring machines at home if China curbs exports: Piyush Goyal

India is gearing up to start producing its own tunnel boring machines if China decides to limit its exports. This statement came from Piyush Goyal, India's trade minister, after Be

China’s 5,000-ton digging machines are a trade war risk to India

China is tightening export controls on tunnel-boring machines and other specialised construction equipment, raising concerns that the restrictions could disrupt India's infrastruct

India must rethink trade deals, engage with China supply chains: Allan Bollard

The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading

A truce has cooled the trade conflict, but neither country has done anything to limit the outbreak of new hostilities Donald Trump ’s trade wars have largely fallen off the headlin

India will become the world’s largest economy by end of the century, predicts top economist Jeffrey D Sachs

Renowned economist Jeffrey D Sachs said India could become the world’s largest economy by the end of the century, with a population twice that of China. Speaking at the World Sympo

China Banks' applications for PBOC stock loan scheme exceed 200 billion yuan

China's central bank said applications for loans under its stock-purchase financing scheme have exceeded 200 billion yuan. The PBOC has also cut the relending rate to 1%, stepping

China stocks struggle near one-year lows despite fresh government support measures

Chinese stocks struggled near one-year lows despite fresh government measures to support the market, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US midterm elections. Concerns over

Chinese yuan hits over two-week low against dollar as PBOC signals caution on appreciation

China’s yuan weakened to a more than two-week low against the dollar after the central bank set a weaker daily fixing and raised foreign exchange reserve requirements. The moves si

Nigeria: Senate Rejects Proposal to Revive Nigeria Air Project, Seeks Direct Flights to China

[Premium Times] The lawmakers resolved that Nigeria needs a national carrier and urged the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development to explore the possibility of establishing

Nigeria: EFCC Uncovers Chinese-Operated Illegal Oil Refinery in Ogun

[Premium Times] EFCC said it found the refinery deserted when its EFCC operatives stormed the premises in Ogere, Ogun State, on 31 October.