China has imposed sanctions on US companies selling arms to Taiwan, including trade restrictions and potential blacklisting, as tensions rise over Taiwan’s military acquisitions from the US.

A proposed U.S. bill, HKETO, could lead to the shutdown of Hong Kong's trade offices if they are deemed too influenced by China, drawing strong objections from Beijing.

Saudi Aramco is expanding its partnership with China by investing in petrochemicals and low-carbon technologies, aligning with China's energy security and sustainability goals.

China will restrict antimony exports starting September 15, requiring licenses to safeguard national security and meet non-proliferation commitments.

Foreign acquisitions of Chinese pharmaceutical companies have raised national security concerns, as industry experts worry about the potential impact on China's healthcare sector and access to essential medicines.

Due to economic challenges, Uniqlo, Nike, and other global apparel brands are struggling in China as consumers increasingly choose affordable, unbranded alternatives.

China's new laws, effective September 1, will ease hiring criteria for veterans, provide job preferences, and support entrepreneurship, vocational training, and higher education to improve their transition to civilian life.

China is turning to supercomputing to boost its AI capabilities in response to U.S. sanctions on advanced semiconductors and GPUs, which are crucial for developing large language models (LLMs).

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Manila this week to announce a $500 million defense funding to help the Philippines in its deterrence against China.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Melon signed a new trade agreement, citing the history of the Silk Road Route despite Italy's exit from the Belt and Road Initiative.