Taiwan's stock market has overtaken India to become the world's fifth-largest. The island's total market capitalisation has crossed that of India's.
The Taiwan stock exchange has surged sharply in recent months. The rally has been driven by the global boom in artificial intelligence.

India Slips In Global Market Rankings As Taiwan Stocks Rally Sharply 

Foreign ministers from India, United States, Japan and Australia came together in New Delhi for crucial QUAD discussions focused on Indo-Pacific cooperation and regional security. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the meeting alongside U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts from Japan and Australia. The joint briefing highlighted efforts to strengthen strategic coordination, maritime security, economic resilience, and diplomatic ties amid growing geopolitical challenges in the region.


QUAD Summit: Jaishankar Leads Key QUAD Briefing In New Delhi 

The escalating tariff war is reshaping global trade flows, with the United States and China witnessing a sharp $49 billion drop in trade within a single quarter. Supply chains are rapidly shifting as companies look beyond China, turning countries like Vietnam and Mexico into major manufacturing alternatives. Even semiconductor giant TSMC is now being viewed as a key macroeconomic indicator of global industrial realignment.


Tariff War Reshapes Global Trade As US-China Supply Chains Break Apart

China has successfully launched the Shenzhou-23 mission to its Tiangong space station, marking another major milestone in the country’s rapidly advancing space program. The mission lifted off aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center carrying three astronauts into orbit.


Shenzhou-23 Mission: First Hong Astronaut Joins Tiangong Crew

A deadly coal mine blast in northern China has been revised by state media, with updated fatality figures following earlier reports that suggested around 90 deaths. Rescue operations and investigations are ongoing as authorities reassess the scale of the disaster and safety lapses in the mining sector.


China Coal Mine Blast: Investigation Launched Into Deadly Shanxi Gas Explosion That Killed 82

Global investors are rapidly returning to Chinese equities. Foreign inflows into Chinese stocks surged to $29 billion in April, the highest monthly inflow since January and the fifth-largest monthly intake on record. The sharp rebound comes after two straight months of outflows in February and March.


Chinese Equities See 5th-largest Monthly Foreign Inflow

China Coal Mine Blast: State Media Revises Fatality After Initial Reports of 90

HSBC has sharply cut its forecast for China’s retail sales growth in 2026, citing weak consumer confidence, a prolonged property market slump, and slowing domestic demand. The downgrade adds to concerns over the health of the world’s second-largest economy, which has struggled to regain momentum despite multiple stimulus measures from Beijing.


HSBC Halves China's 2026 Retail Sales Forecast | China's Growth Story Hits a Wall

Taiwan says it is tracking more than 100 Chinese military and coast guard vessels operating in waters around the island, amid growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwanese authorities described the large-scale deployment as one of the most significant Chinese maritime activities in recent months. Beijing has increased military patrols and exercises near Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.


Taiwan Claims It is Tracking More Than 100 Chinese Vessels

Taiwan’s security officials have identified a massive deployment of over 100 Chinese naval, coast guard, and research vessels in regional waters, sparking heightened alert. The armada was detected maneuvering across a wide strategic footprint stretching from the Yellow Sea to the Western Pacific and the South China Sea. 


Taiwan Flags Massive Chinese Naval Build-Up; Protests Erupt as Tensions Escalate

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday (May 23, 2026) departed for Hangzhou, China, in the first phase of his four-day visit to promote ties with Beijing and celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.


Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif on a 4-Day Visit To China; Pays Tribute To Xi Jinping During Talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief over the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province in China. Prime Minister extended his condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China on behalf of the people of India.


China's Worst Mining Disasters in 17 Years; PM Modi Offers Condolences

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to travel to China for high-level talks, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise concerns over a wider regional conflict involving Iran. The visit is expected to focus on bilateral cooperation, economic ties, and strategic coordination, while global geopolitics add urgency to the discussions amid growing instability in the region.


Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Heads to China Amid War Clouds On Iran

China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to Japan showed a marginal recovery in April, but the 2.5 percent increase comes after exports plunged 17.3 percent in March.

China-Japan Tensions Spill Into 'Magnets' Trade 

#Gravitas Just days after his high-stakes visit to China and in a major shift from long-standing practice, U.S. President Donald Trump said he could speak directly with Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te while considering a possible American arms package for Taiwan.  The comment marks a significant escalation because U.S. Presidents have avoided direct communication with Taiwan’s leaders since 1979, when Washington cut off formal diplomatic ties with Taipei and recognised Beijing.  


US To Arm Japan Amid Tensions With China

Vladimir Putin wrapped up his China visit with 42 agreements covering energy, trade, technology and financial cooperation, signalling deepening ties between Russia and China. A major focus of the visit was expanding trade in roubles and yuan instead of the US dollar, reflecting the broader global push toward de-dollarisation.


China, Russia Topple Dollar From World Supremacy With Bilateral Deal: BRICS Next? 

The United States has alleged that China is linked to a growing global scam center network involved in large-scale online fraud operations. Officials claim these networks are targeting victims worldwide through cyber scams, financial fraud, and digital deception schemes.


US Alleges China's Connection to Global Scam Center Network 

Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a successful tour of China with both countries signing 40 agreements. During the talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that both countries must oppose all acts of unilateral bullying. This was seen as an indirect attack on U.S. President Donald Trump. Both nations also slammed U.S. over the Iran war.


China-Russia Ties: How Did Xi Treat Trump & Putin In A Week? 

The Select Committee on China in the U.S. House of Representatives released a report linking Beijing to scam compounds. It blamed Chinese governance and enforcement patterns for enabling growth of these criminal networks. According to the report, Americans lose $10 billion every because of these scam compounds.


US Congress Links China to Scam Compounds, Says Americans Defrauded of $10 Billion Annually

In a curious move, China banned an Nvidia gaming chip while the company’s chief executive Jensen Huang was visiting the country as part of US President Donald Trump’s delegation last week, says a Financial Times report. The move, which is being viewed as an odd one due to its timing, highlights the battle among superpowers to dominate AI.&nbsp;The chip was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints last Friday, says Financial Times, citing two people privy to the development.&nbsp;The move showcases Beijing’s determination to keep out Nvidia’s chips, especially the degraded versions made to comply with US export controls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-is-seeking-to-start-new-war-will-regret-it-says-iran-s-chief-negotiator-mohammad-ghalibaf-1779287982751">US is seeking to ‘start new war’, will regret it, says Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf</a>&nbsp;The Chinese government is supporting domestic chipmakers such as Huawei and Cambricon as they catch up with their US rivals. The Nvidia chip, known as the RTX 5090D V2, was introduced last August to comply with US export controls. It was aimed at Chinese gamers and 3D animators, but it has also been bought by AI developers, cut off from the most sophisticated Nvidia products.&nbsp;Nvidia’s Huang said on Monday that he believed China’s market would become accessible to US chip suppliers. “My sense is that over time, the market will open,” he told Bloomberg TV.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistani-officer-claims-to-have-successfully-hit-2-non-existent-airbases-in-india-with-fatah-1-missile-1779221782711">Pakistani officer claims to have hit 2 non-existent airbases in India with Fatah-1 missile</a>&nbsp;Sales of other Nvidia chips including the H200 and the H20, another China-specific product that Nvidia sold earlier in the market, have been blocked by Beijing even though the Trump administration has approved sales to Chinese tech groups such as Alibaba and Tencent. Huang joined Trump at the last minute to be part of a US delegation to Beijing, where he was seen eating local delicacies and touring the Chinese capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-drawing-up-plans-to-counter-high-intensity-us-strikes-if-war-resumes-1779215850724">Iran drawing up plans to counter high-intensity US strikes if war resumes</a>&nbsp;Huawei is set to capture the largest share of China’s AI chip market this year, with sales jumping by at least 60 per cent amid strong demand from Chinese companies seeking domestic alternatives to Nvidia.&nbsp;As per Morgan Stanley forecasts, China’s AI chip market will reach $67 billion in 2030, with 86 per cent expected to be supplied by Chinese groups. The US bank estimates the market to be worth about $21 billion this year from domestic suppliers. China’s AI chip sector was previously dominated by Nvidia, which sold products worth just over $17 billion—mostly H20 chips—in the Chinese market in the 2025 financial year.&nbsp;

China is supporting its domestic chipmakers such as Huawei and Cambricon as they catch up with their US rivals. The Nvidia chip, known as the RTX 5090D V2, was introduced last August to comply with US export controls. It was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints.

In a curious move, China banned an Nvidia gaming chip while the company’s chief executive Jensen Huang was visiting the country as part of US President Donald Trump’s delegation last week, says a Financial Times report. The move, which is being viewed as an odd one due to its timing, highlights the battle among superpowers to dominate AI. The chip was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints last Friday, says Financial Times, citing two people privy to the development. The move showcases Beijing’s determination to keep out Nvidia’s chips, especially the degraded versions made to comply with US export controls. Also Read: US is seeking to ‘start new war’, will regret it, says Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Ghalibaf The Chinese government is supporting domestic chipmakers such as Huawei and Cambricon as they catch up with their US rivals. The Nvidia chip, known as the RTX 5090D V2, was introduced last August to comply with US export controls. It was aimed at Chinese gamers and 3D animators, but it has also been bought by AI developers, cut off from the most sophisticated Nvidia products. Nvidia’s Huang said on Monday that he believed China’s market would become accessible to US chip suppliers. “My sense is that over time, the market will open,” he told Bloomberg TV. Also Read: Pakistani officer claims to have hit 2 non-existent airbases in India with Fatah-1 missile Sales of other Nvidia chips including the H200 and the H20, another China-specific product that Nvidia sold earlier in the market, have been blocked by Beijing even though the Trump administration has approved sales to Chinese tech groups such as Alibaba and Tencent. Huang joined Trump at the last minute to be part of a US delegation to Beijing, where he was seen eating local delicacies and touring the Chinese capital. Also Read: Iran drawing up plans to counter high-intensity US strikes if war resumes Huawei is set to capture the largest share of China’s AI chip market this year, with sales jumping by at least 60 per cent amid strong demand from Chinese companies seeking domestic alternatives to Nvidia. As per Morgan Stanley forecasts, China’s AI chip market will reach $67 billion in 2030, with 86 per cent expected to be supplied by Chinese groups. The US bank estimates the market to be worth about $21 billion this year from domestic suppliers. China’s AI chip sector was previously dominated by Nvidia, which sold products worth just over $17 billion—mostly H20 chips—in the Chinese market in the 2025 financial year.

China is supporting its domestic chipmakers such as Huawei and Cambricon as they catch up with their US rivals. The Nvidia chip, known as the RTX 5090D V2, was introduced last August to comply with US export controls. It was added to a list of banned goods at China’s customs checkpoints.

China banned Nvidia’s gaming chip while CEO Jensen Huang was visiting Beijing with Trump

U.S. asked China to release the Panchen Lama- the second-highest authority in Tibetan Buddhism. As per Tibetans in exile, he along with his family was kidnapped by Chinese authorities 31 years ago. This comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.


US Asks China to Release Panchen Lama Days After Trump-Xi Meeting

Russia's army has started three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin lands in China. 
Throughout its more than four-year offensive in Ukraine, Moscow has flaunted its possession of nuclear weapons and repeatedly threatened to use them.

Russia Launches Massive Urgent Nuclear Drills Involving Thousands of Troops

China on Tuesday officially rejected reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin could come to regret invading Ukraine. The original report surfaced in the Financial Times, which cited anonymous individuals familiar with the US assessment of the high-level summit between the US and China in Beijing. According to those sources, Xi had allegedly used harsher language regarding the war in Ukraine than he had ever used before. The report also suggested that Trump proposed to join hands with Russia and China against the International Criminal Court.Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on the US social media platform shared a screenshot of the headline of the report along with captions, “completely false”. In a press briefing, Guo Jiakun firmly rejected the Financial Times report, “The information you mentioned does not match the facts and is completely fabricated out of thin air.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-one-nation-under-god-christian-nationalism-debate-1779189316728">‘Make America Christian’: How Trump’s Christian nationalist messaging challenges America’s civic identity</a>The development, both the Financial Times report and the denial, comes at a delicate moment. US President Donald Trump has just concluded the high-stakes Xi-Putin summit in China, and now Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to host its traditional ally, Russian President Xi Jinping. Publicly, China has claimed that it has a “no limits partnership” with Russia. In 2022, the two parties signed a “no-limits” partnership agreement and three weeks after signing the agreement, Russia invaded Ukraine.&nbsp;With the war in West Asia, China remains heavily dependent on Russia, and the two sides will discuss the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which could one day deliver an additional 50 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas per year from Russia's Arctic gas fields via Mongolia to China.&nbsp;

China has rejected a Financial Times report claiming Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin could regret invading Ukraine, calling the report “completely fabricated”.

China on Tuesday officially rejected reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin could come to regret invading Ukraine. The original report surfaced in the Financial Times, which cited anonymous individuals familiar with the US assessment of the high-level summit between the US and China in Beijing. According to those sources, Xi had allegedly used harsher language regarding the war in Ukraine than he had ever used before. The report also suggested that Trump proposed to join hands with Russia and China against the International Criminal Court. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on the US social media platform shared a screenshot of the headline of the report along with captions, “completely false”. In a press briefing, Guo Jiakun firmly rejected the Financial Times report, “The information you mentioned does not match the facts and is completely fabricated out of thin air.” Also Read: ‘Make America Christian’: How Trump’s Christian nationalist messaging challenges America’s civic identity The development, both the Financial Times report and the denial, comes at a delicate moment. US President Donald Trump has just concluded the high-stakes Xi-Putin summit in China, and now Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to host its traditional ally, Russian President Xi Jinping. Publicly, China has claimed that it has a “no limits partnership” with Russia. In 2022, the two parties signed a “no-limits” partnership agreement and three weeks after signing the agreement, Russia invaded Ukraine. With the war in West Asia, China remains heavily dependent on Russia, and the two sides will discuss the proposed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, which could one day deliver an additional 50 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas per year from Russia's Arctic gas fields via Mongolia to China.

China has rejected a Financial Times report claiming Xi Jinping told Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin could regret invading Ukraine, calling the report “completely fabricated”.

'Completely false': China rejects report claiming Xi told Trump Putin may regret invading Ukraine

Over a year after the India-Pakistan conflict, an explosive report has revealed that Islamabad had sought nuclear second-strike capability from China to counter India, in lieu of the Gawadar port access. However, the same did not materialise following China’s apprehensions related to nuclear policy. According to the report, Pakistan had given assurance to China for a permit to convert the deep-water port at Gwadar into a permanent military facility for Beijing. 


China Refuses Nuclear Second Strike Capability For Pakistan: Reports

China’s manufacturing sector has contracted for the seventh consecutive month, the longest downturn in nearly a decade.
Despite a recent Trump–Xi trade truce, weak global demand and mounting tariffs have dragged factory activity below expectations.
Analysts warn of the slowest quarter since the pandemic as Beijing races to inject fresh stimulus and defend its growth target.

China Economic Data Signals A Sharp Slowdown

Heavy rainfall across China has triggered widespread flooding, transport disruption and emergency rescue operations in several regions.
Authorities have maintained a nationwide yellow alert for rainstorms as intense weather conditions continue to impact major cities and rural areas.

China Floods: Residents Wade Through Waterlogged Streets 

US President Donald Trump has made a major statement on Taiwan following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that China firmly rejects Taiwan’s independence. The remarks have renewed global attention on one of the most sensitive flashpoints in US-China relations amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Watch this WION Originals report for a detailed breakdown of Trump’s comments, Beijing’s position, and the wider geopolitical implications.


Trump-Xi Summit: Trump's Cautious Approach on Taiwan a Sign of Things to Come?

U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up an uneasy silence about Taiwan following his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, despite the U.S.′ announcement in December of a record $11 billion in arms sales to the island against Beijing’s wishes.

Trump had said the Taiwan arms sales would be on the agenda for his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping which ended on Friday.

Trump-Xi Summit: Has Meeting With Xi Jinping Changed Trump's Stance on China

US President Donald Trump has made a major statement on Taiwan following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying that China firmly rejects Taiwan’s independence. The remarks have renewed global attention on one of the most sensitive flashpoints in US-China relations amid rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Trump-Xi Summit: Questioned on Taiwan, Donald Trump Says China is Beautiful

As China and United States compete to dominate the world, a history reference defines the rivalry of the 21st century. On Gravitas Plus, Shreya Upadhyaya explains the Thucydides trap and why it matters today.


China vs US: The Rise of Superpowers

Fresh off Beijing, US President Donald Trump is claiming he told Xi Jinping something unusually blunt: America spies on China “like hell,” too. All you need to know.


China & US In Satellite Surveillance Race

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