U.S. demands China free detained American as Xi’s White House visit looms
This official determination arrives shortly before President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
China’s Pingyao Film Festival Sets 10th Edition Dates – Global Bulletin
PINGYAO PREMIERE The Pingyao International Film Festival will mark its 10th edition with a run set for Sept. 24–30, at the Pingyao Festival Palace in Shanxi Province. Founded in 2017 by director Jia Z
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
However you measure it, China’s job market is weak
Some workers are going back to the farm
Finance
economist.com
20.08.2026
Azerbaijan, China expand energy cooperation through new training program
A special training and technical visit program has been organized by China’s Datang Corporation for energy sector specialists from Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
Uzbekistan’s Fergana, China’s Guohong eye new logistics center
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Kyrgyz travellers gain visa-free access to China
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
Kazakhstan turns to China’s AI to predict infrastructure conditions
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad
At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.
World
euronews.com
20.08.2026
What property giant Evergrande's sentence means for China's economy
For property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Azerbaijan is expanding the exchange of experience with China in the field of energy
The delegation of Azerbaijan's energy sector is participating in a special training and technical visit program in China.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Azerbaijan, China expand experience-sharing in energy sector (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
20.08.2026
China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande
China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the group more than $2 billion on Thursday for offences including fraud, five years after a high-profile
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
China’s tax crackdown forces wealthy investors to assess their offshore trusts
The overhauled tax rules have also fueled concern that Beijing may widen its scrutiny of offshore wealth.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
Founder of China's Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a pivotal moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
Walz defies Trump on key minerals as GOP warns China stands to benefit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's executive order blocking mining permits near the Boundary Waters drew sharp criticism from Tom Emmer, who called it "stupid."
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Nokia is shutting down its China factories
Finnish telecommunications equipment manufacturer Nokia plans to close all of its factories in China by the end of 2026 as part of a broader restructuring of its business.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese importsSince China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to deprive
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
China successfully lands reusable rocket
The Chinese private aerospace company LandSpace has successfully launched its Zhuque-3 (ZQ-3) commercial rocket, marking an important milestone for the country’s growing private space industry.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026
How Nvidia Stock Could Get a Surprise China Boost
Finance
barrons.com
19.08.2026
SpaceX stock in focus after China rocket milestone, share unlock ahead
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
19.08.2026