Number of people affected by natural disasters in China drops 45% in Q1-Q3 compared to 5-year average: ministry

A rescue vehicle tows a stranded car in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday,...

China and climate – the question of leadership

The following is an expanded version of a talk given by London-based climate activist Paul Atkin at the Socialist China Conference 2025 on the subject of China’s leadership role in fighting climate breakdown. The piece argues that climate change...

Chinese vice premier calls for joint efforts to advance global green transition

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday said that China stands ready to work with all parties to advance global green development and promote the development of a clean, beautiful world. Ding, who is also a...

China takes active moves to uphold global food security: spokesperson

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China has taken active moves to uphold global food security, and will continue to make unremitting efforts to accelerate the implementation of the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, said Chinese...

China 'firmly opposes' Dutch takeover of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia

BEIJING: Beijing said on Thursday (Oct 16) it "firmly opposes" the Dutch government's seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, arguing that the takeover "violates the spirit of contractual agreements and market principles". Officials in the...

China’s Export Boom Shifts Trade War Balance Against US

China’s exports surged 8.3 percent in September, reaching 328.5 billion dollars and delivering Beijing unexpected leverage just as tensions with Washington escalate over rare-earth export controls and escalating tariff threats. The data undercuts...

Chinese commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Thursday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on topics...

China to implement visa-free travel policy for Swedish nationals

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- To encourage and support people from Sweden to travel to and experience the real China, China stands ready to implement a visa-free travel policy for Swedish nationals to further promote people-to-people and cultural...

China vs India at WTO? How Delhi’s EV & battery subsidies sparked trade clash

China has filed a formal complaint against India at the World Trade Organization (WTO), alleging that New Delhi’s subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and battery manufacturing violate global trade rules and unfairly favour domestic producers....

Chinese company called Zara's 'biggest problem' is opening its first-ever store in Paris, and the French city is not happy

Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is opening its first physical boutique in Paris on November 1, sparking widespread protests and unified opposition from French politicians, fashion industry leaders, and department store employees who view the move...

China's answers to food security challenges and global implications

Editor's note: Li Chunding is a professor at the College of Economics & Management, China Agricultural University; Chen Wenyuan is a doctoral candidate at the College of Economics & Management, China Agricultural University. The article reflects...

Chinese award-winning patents fuel world's green, healthy future

(Xinhua) 16:58, October 16, 2025 DALIAN, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- In a country home to over 5 million patented innovations, securing a gold patent award is a remarkable achievement. The 2025 China Patent Awards were presented to winners at the 14th...

Sustainability & Innovation Awards winners announced

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) has announced the winners of the ITMF Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2025, which recognise outstanding sustainable and forward-thinking projects in the global textile industry. The four...

China blasts Dutch interference in semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia

He Yongqian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce, at a press conference in Beijing, China, October 16, 2025. /VCG He Yongqian, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce, at a press conference in Beijing, China, October 16, 2025. /VCG...

China Market Update: Strong Start For Alibaba’s Singles Day As GIC Noids Nio

Key News Asian equities had a strong day before TSMC’s post-close financial results, as US-China tensions eased on Treasury Secretary Bessent’s truce comments, and the US dollar resumed its decline. Having pulled off the Israel-Gaza peace...

China grants extra 200 million RMB for construction of Aflao market

By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana has secured an additional 200 million RMB grant from China for the construction of a new modern market in Aflao, during president John Dramani Mahama’s visit to China. ‎Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa...

China’s year-end space sprint

On this episode of Space Minds, SpaceNews China correspondent Andrew Jones joins host Mike Gruss to unpack China’s year‑end sprint in space: expected tests tied to Long March 10 and a new crew spacecraft, up to eight maiden commercial launches...

China speeding up efforts to secure autumn grain harvest

(Xinhua) 15:47, October 16, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China has been in a rush to harvest autumn grains, the mainstay of the country's annual grain production, as it seeks to achieve another bumper harvest this year despite unfavorable...

China, Africa reiterate joint commitment to success of Africa's continental TVET strategy

ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- China and Africa have expressed their joint commitment to closer cooperation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to ensure the success of Africa's 10-year continental TVET strategy. This came...

China to double EV charging network: Three-Year Doubling Action Plan

A view of car parking's EV charging, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, east China, August 9, 2025. /VCG A view of car parking's EV charging, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, east China, August 9, 2025. /VCG China unveiled a three-year action plan on...