Keywords: China


China Suspends La Liga TV Broadcasts: Kylian Mbappé’s Mao Zedong Controversy Triggers Fallout

China’s state-owned television network CCTV has followed through on its decision to suspend the broadcast of Spanish La Liga matches after comments made by French football star Kylian Mbappé sparked controversy over his reference to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The decision became......

China Rejects Espionage Allegations: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Reportedly Targeted by Chinese Intelligence

China has dismissed media reports alleging that its intelligence services targeted Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in an espionage operation, describing the claims as unfounded and politically motivated. The response comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over access to advanced artificial......

China Expands Secret Flight-Test Infrastructure for Next-Generation Military Aircraft in Xinjiang

China appears to be strengthening its military aviation testing capabilities as competition with the United States intensifies over the development of sixth-generation fighter aircraft. Recent satellite imagery of a remote installation in the Xinjiang region has drawn attention to what could be a large-scale......

Volkswagen's €5.9 Billion Quarterly Loss Deepens Crisis as China Competition Intensifies

Volkswagen is facing an increasingly difficult turnaround after reporting a substantial operating loss for the third quarter of 2026, intensifying pressure on the German automotive group to accelerate its restructuring. The results underline the challenges confronting one of Europe's largest carmakers......

Pakistan Briefly Blocks Taiwanese Airlines From Its Airspace Before Reversing Decision

Pakistan's brief restriction on Taiwanese commercial flights has triggered diplomatic concerns in Taipei and renewed attention to the influence of geopolitical rivalries on international aviation. Taiwanese authorities said on October 29 that Islamabad had temporarily denied access to its airspace......

Kim Jong Un Visits China After a Year as Pyongyang and Beijing Seek Closer Ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an unexpected visit to China on October 24, 2026, travelling to the border city of Dandong for a brief diplomatic engagement that underscored the importance of relations between Pyongyang and Beijing. The trip, his first to China in more than a year, came at a time......

Tibet Earthquake: At Least 16 Dead as China Deploys Emergency Rescue Teams

At least 16 people have died after a magnitude 7 earthquake struck a mountainous area of Tibet in southwestern China, triggering building collapses, widespread evacuations and an extensive emergency response. Rescue teams have been deployed to affected communities as authorities work to locate survivors......

Arctic: China Accuses the European Union of Reviving a Cold War Mentality

The new European strategy for the Arctic has drawn criticism from Beijing, which denounces an approach likely to exacerbate geopolitical rivalries in the region. With enhanced surveillance capabilities, infrastructure development, and new shipping routes, the Arctic is asserting itself as a strategic......

China’s economy grows 4.5% in the third quarter, exceeding forecasts

China’s economy expanded by 4.5% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding market expectations of 4.4% and accelerating from the 4.3% growth recorded in the second quarter, according to official data released on Monday. The figures suggest that economic activity gained some momentum......