Bribery allegations have also been leveled against Gen. Zhang Youxia, whose downfall carries implications for the country’s military readiness.

Chinese state media accused Zhang and fellow People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Liu Zhenli of “threatening the Communist Party’s absolute leadership,” as well as “undermining the system of ultimate responsibility,” which rests with President Xi.

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.

Chinese authorities said they had rescued 15 people after the ship with 21 Filipinos on board capsized near Scarborough Shoal, the subject of a territorial dispute with the Philippines.

China has reportedly indicated willingness to approve NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) H200 chips for import. The timing, conditions, and competitive dynamics present a complex situation for the company’s China market strategy.

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.

Britain’s government has green-lit plans for China to build a “mega” embassy close to London’s financial district, despite warnings from lawmakers, residents and Chinese dissidents-in-exile that the sprawling complex could pose security risks.

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.