Three Chinese legislators with senior roles in the defense, aerospace, and nuclear sectors have been removed from their posts, state media announced. The move follows a high-profile investigation into a top general and comes as Beijing intensifies its military modernization campaign.
China's search and AI pioneer Baidu announces a landmark $5 billion share repurchase plan and its inaugural dividend, aligning with tech peers to return capital as growth from its generative AI bets cools.
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Chinese wind turbine giant Goldwind over alleged distortive foreign subsidies, a move swiftly condemned by Beijing as "discriminatory" protectionism that threatens China-EU trade relations.
French specialty chemicals leader Arkema and China's Senior Technology have entered a comprehensive collaboration to fast-track the development and industrial-scale production of advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries, targeting the booming electric vehicle and energy storage markets.
Major restaurant and beverage chains in China are raising delivery prices and scaling back aggressive promotions, marking a strategic pivot from unsustainable discount battles that have squeezed industry profits.
China's market regulator has granted unconditional approval for a strategic joint venture between battery giant CATL and state-owned automaker Chery, marking a significant consolidation in the nation's electric vehicle ecosystem.
Gold and silver prices rebounded sharply in European trading Tuesday, recovering from a two-day plunge as fundamental demand drivers and attractive levels lured buyers back to the market.
While China solidified its position as the global leader in wind and solar installations in 2025, a concurrent and significant rise in new coal-fired power capacity has sparked international debate over the nation's near-term climate trajectory and energy strategy.
Following the finalization of a joint venture with investment firm CPE, Burger King's parent company RBI has reaffirmed ambitious plans to more than triple its footprint in China over the next decade, backed by a $350 million investment.
A speculative frenzy fueled by geopolitical tensions and dollar fears met its abrupt end last Friday, triggering the worst single-day plunge in silver since 1980 and a massive gold sell-off. Analysts point to leveraged bets and a shifting Fed outlook as key catalysts for the historic crash.
Chinese automaker Chery is set to establish its European commercial vehicle headquarters and a major R&D centre in Liverpool, a strategic move that coincides with high-level discussions for Jaguar Land Rover to potentially manufacture Chery's electric vehicles in the UK.
Alibaba Group has pledged 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar campaigns by rivals Tencent and Baidu and marking a major escalation in China's competitive AI landscape.
Amid the tense atmosphere of World War II, a routine night watch escalated into a bizarre engagement when U.S. Navy gunners, convinced they were under attack by a Japanese balloon weapon, opened fire on an unexpected celestial intruder: the planet Venus.
The collapse of Shenzhen-based Jereh, a gold trading platform that operated with massive leverage and no physical backing, has left a trail of financial devastation for 150,000 retail investors, who now confront a controversial repayment plan offering mere fractions of their investments.
As China's pork industry grapples with overcapacity and falling prices, a growing appetite for premium, flavorful black pork among the middle class is offering a lifeline to farmers and reshaping market strategies.
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in January, official data shows, reversing a brief December expansion and underscoring persistent domestic demand challenges despite robust exports.
Baidu's flagship AI assistant, Ernie, has surpassed 200 million monthly active users, a milestone reported by the Wall Street Journal. The growth underscores Baidu's deepening integration of AI across its ecosystem amid fierce competition with domestic tech rivals.
Deutsche Bank and its asset manager DWS are in preliminary talks to acquire a significant minority stake in Fosun-owned Frankfurter Leben, signaling a strategic reversal a decade after exiting the sector.
