Beijing has issued an unprecedented prohibition order forbidding Chinese entities from observing US sanctions imposed on five domestic firms
Greater China
Penny Wong’s North Asia diplomatic trip is the Albanese government’s most focused push yet to secure fuel supplies amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
China, the world’s largest crude importer, is expected to re-enter the market as a major buyer within weeks after tapping its large 2025 stockpile
First-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) hit 5 percent year on year, exceeding forecasts, as strong industrial output and double-digit export growth drove the economy
China’s total goods trade climbed 15 percent in the first quarter to 11.84 trillion yuan, driven by robust external demand for high-tech, mechanical and electrical products
Beijing warns that the US naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz runs counter to the interests of the wider international community
The central government announced a package of economic and people-to-people measures, following a visit to the mainland by Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun
OpenClaw AI is drawing attention as developers explore AI agents that can perform real digital tasks rather than simply generate text
Government authorities are reportedly poised to make a substantial intervention and are exploring options, including subsidies, tax concessions, and state-backed low-interest loans