China’s shift to electric trucks offers resilience as diesel prices rise
E-truck sales surged almost 80% in the first half from a year earlier, amid the U.S.-Iran war and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Trump’s Iran Strategy Has a China Problem | Opinion
"The PRC has emerged as Iran’s most important economic lifeline."
Politics
newsweek.com
30.09.2026
China extends military reach with new air support base in Laos
The opening adds to the People's Liberation Army's small but growing network of overseas military facilities.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
How Nike fell off the pace in China
World’s biggest sports brand is tailoring its ranges for local tastes to get back on top in a market it pioneered
Finance
ft.com
30.09.2026
China’s AI agents can lie and scheme — just like their U.S. rivals
In one case, agents from Alibaba, DeepSeek and Moonshot lied to win a simulated business tender, then doubled down when told to try again.
World
japantimes.co.jp
30.09.2026
Trump says doesn't want to work with China on AI safety
US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House. Ahead of his "superintelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government serv
World
france24.com
29.09.2026
New feathered, winged dinosaur from China challenges our theories on bird and dinosaur evolution
A newly described feathered dinosaur found in northeastern China adds evidence supporting the theory that flight-related features evolved differently in various bird-like dinosaur groups. The findings
Science
phys.org
29.09.2026
Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
World
bbc.co.uk
29.09.2026
See How the Houthi Advance Was Powered by Arms From Iran and China
The lightning offensive has made the militant group a force to be reckoned with in the wider war between the U.S. and Iran.
World
wsj.com
29.09.2026
Jia Zhangke, Tian Qi’s Unknown Pleasures Lands Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s ‘Jenjira’s Magnificent Dream’ for China
Jia Zhangke’s Unknown Pleasures Pictures has acquired China rights to Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Jenjira’s Magnificent Dream,” co-founder Tian Qi has confirmed to Variety. The Chinese art-house dist
Culture
variety.com
29.09.2026
China unveils mortgage subsidies to boost economy
Beijing offers help for first-time buyers and cuts a policy interest rate as part of efforts to raise growth
Finance
ft.com
29.09.2026
North Korea has recently completed two road bridges easing transport to strategic allies Russia and China
Two recently opened bridges are expected to ease trade and transport between North Korea and its powerful neighbors. The new connections come as Pyongyang builds strategic ties with China and Russia.
World
dw.com
29.09.2026
Money transfers from China to Azerbaijan increase 27.4% in 2026
Remittances sent by individuals from China to Azerbaijan totaled $1.069 million in January-June 2026, according to the Central Bank of Azerbaijan. The figure increased by...
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
29.09.2026
China Offers Subsidies on Some Residential Mortgages
China will offer subsidies on interest costs for eligible first-home mortgages as Beijing attempts to revive home sales and turn around the years-long slump in the property sector.
World
wsj.com
29.09.2026
China's remittances to Azerbaijan expand by over 27% in 1H2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
29.09.2026
Real winner of Xi summit revealed as Trump looks to usher in new era with China
Trump's red-carpet welcome for Xi Jinping yielded fentanyl and tariff progress, but critical minerals, cyber threats, and Taiwan remain unresolved.
Politics
foxnews.com
29.09.2026
What Xi’s Grip on His Wife’s Hand Tells Us About Power in China
Plus, a U.S.-China deal to reduce some tariffs, and making Chinese city hall weddings more glamorous amid a declining birthrate.
World
wsj.com
29.09.2026
U.S. and China to Cut Tariffs on $60 Billion of Goods
The cuts will bring relief to a wide range of goods, from billiard balls to dolphins, although experts caution it’s not a major breakthrough in trade relations.
World
time.com
29.09.2026
Djokovic 'feeling good' ahead of China Open return, after US Open exit
Novak Djokovic says his body is "feeling good" ahead of his return to the court at this week's China Open, following his first-round exit at the US Open.
Sport
skysports.com
29.09.2026
Novak Djokovic ready for tennis comeback at China Open
The 39-year-old will step back onto the court for a competitive match on Wednesday for the first time since the US Open.
World
aljazeera.com
29.09.2026