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As US President Donald Trump primed his arrival in Davos by sowing discord with allies – ramping up threats to take control of Greenland, vowing to levy tariffs on opponents of that bid, and leaking private messages from European leaders – Beijing took the cue to position itself as an alternative global leader.
China has reported its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
China's National Bureau of Statistics released data on its 2025 GDP growth Monday. Analysts say it reveals strong economic growth for the country, but ordinary people still face deep challenges.
Who is actually still spending money?” asks a headline on a Chinese news site. The article shows a chart that has gone viral: Chinese provinces categorised into those that “dare” to consume, and those that are “happy”,
Despite fears of Chinese spying and hacking, the British government gave the go-ahead for China to build a massive new embassy in the heart of London.
The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.
(Fixes style of dateline) ZIGONG, China, Jan 24 (Reuters) - In southwest China’s Sichuan province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale.