HONG KONG — China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far, according to data released Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The January-March data released

The two men, Ren Xiaofeng and Ma Xiangjing, had hatched upon a seemingly flawless crime a year earlier. The pair robbed the Agricultural Bank of China. (Adobe Stock) With the co-operation of two security guards, Ren stole 200,000 yuan ($62,000 in today’s money) from the bank. He then used the stolen money to buy an

BYD’s electric vehicle ATTO2 is on display during the Bangkok Motor Show in Nonthaburi, Thailand, on April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File) HONG KONG — China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technologies and renewable power, industries that

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › The opulent textures and lighting of China’s National Center for the Performing Arts evoke a sense of cultural grandeur and artistic prestige.Washington Today Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Ngo Phuong Ly, wife of Vietnamese President To Lam, visited China’s National Center for the

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › As the US-China tech rivalry intensifies, Beijing considers limiting exports of advanced solar manufacturing equipment, a move that could impact US firms’ plans to expand domestic production.Los Angeles Today Chinese officials have held initial talks with providers of solar panel manufacturing equipment as they consider limiting exports

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › A harsh, unforgiving flash illuminates the dangerous bacteria smuggled into the country, exposing the risks posed by foreign researchers exploiting research opportunities.Bloomington Today A Chinese researcher named Youhuang Xiang was sentenced to over four months in prison after pleading guilty to smuggling concealed Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › As tensions escalate between the US and China over technology leadership, the boycott of a major AI conference by Chinese researchers signals a growing divide in the global scientific community.San Diego Today China’s leading scientific body, the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), has decided to

China has reportedly conducted a successful test of a ‘deep-sea electro-hydrostatic actuator’ that can be used to cut through undersea cables up to a depth of 3,500 meters. SCMP reports the device was launched from a research vessel last weekend, and that the state hailed a successful test and the bridging of the gap between