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China posts record trade surplus exceeding $1 trillion in 2025

China recorded a historic trade surplus in 2025, surpassing one trillion dollars for the first time, according to official customs data released on Monday. From January to November, the country accumulated a surplus of 1.08 trillion dollars, driven by resilient exports to markets outside the United States. Analysts......

South Korea’s Lee offers mediation to ease China–Japan tensions

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has signaled his willingness to act as a mediator in the growing dispute between China and Japan, cautioning that taking sides would risk deepening regional tensions. His remarks were delivered during a press briefing in Seoul on Wednesday, where he emphasized the......

Macron heads to China to strengthen trade ties and discuss Ukraine conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a three-day state visit to China on Wednesday, aiming to deepen economic cooperation and encourage Beijing to play a constructive role in efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the French presidency, Macron intends......

Macron set for fourth State visit to China as both nations seek stronger ties

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for his fourth state visit to China this week, a trip aimed at reinforcing political and economic cooperation at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Beijing confirmed on Monday that the three-day visit will begin Wednesday at the invitation of Chinese......

China calls on Japan to address colonial legacy in Taiwan

China has urged Japan to confront its colonial history in Taiwan and retract recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which Beijing views as interference in its domestic affairs. The demand comes amid growing tensions over Taiwan’s status and historical grievances. At a......

China surpasses the U.S. in global open-source AI model downloads

The global landscape for open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models is undergoing a significant transformation as Chinese-developed AI models have outpaced their American counterparts in total downloads for the first time. According to a study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology......

China vanke’s bond extension request signals renewed unease in property sector

China’s property market faces fresh doubts as state-backed developer China Vanke seeks bondholder approval to delay repayment on a 2 billion yuan ($282.6 million) onshore bond due December 15. This request marks the first public extension for Vanke, a household name with projects across China’s......

China’s industrial profits decline sharply in October amid weak demand and uneven sector performance

China’s industrial profits fell by 5.5 percent in October compared to the same month last year, marking a significant reversal after two months of strong growth. The drop highlights the persistent economic challenges faced by the country’s industrial sector, despite eased trade tensions with......

China condemns Japan’s missile deployment plan near Taiwan as ‘Extremely Dangerous’

China has strongly condemned Japan’s reported plan to deploy missiles on Yonaguni Island, located near Taiwan, calling the move “an extremely dangerous” and warning it could escalate regional tensions. At a press conference, Peng Qing’en, spokesperson for China’s State......