China Launches Fengyun-4 03 Satellite in Long March Mission

China’s President Xi Jinping has intensified his anti-corruption campaign, focusing on sectors linked to the military. The crackdown targets officials and companies suspected of corruption, aiming to strengthen governance and ensure accountability within key defense-related industries.


China Corruption: Xi’s Anti-Corruption Sweep Hits Military-Linked Executives

China Launches New Batch of Internet Satellites Into Orbit Using Long March-8A Rocket

China’s President Xi Jinping has intensified his anti-corruption campaign, focusing on sectors linked to the military. The crackdown targets officials and companies suspected of corruption, aiming to strengthen governance and ensure accountability within key defense-related industries.

China Corruption: Xi’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown Targets Military-Linked Sector

President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping agreed to a trade truce in October to remove limitations on shipments of rare earth elements. But market participants claim that china is still restricting the metals, which the U.S. Needs to manufacture permanent magnets and other items. That is according to a Bloomberg report quoting over a dozen consumers, producers, government officials, and trade experts.


US Rare Earth Buyers Still See Curbs Despite Trump Deal 

The yuan climbed above the crucial 7 per dollar level for the first time since September 2024. That is on bets the people's bank of China will allow a steady appreciation of the currency to increase market confidence.

Yuan Rises Past 7/$ for First Time Since September 2024

Reports indicate that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering the development of an additional military facility. Analysts say this move could strengthen strategic capabilities and expand regional influence. Details on location and timeline remain unclear.


US department of war says China is considering setting up a base in Pakistan

Two top PLA Air Force officers have become the latest military brass to miss a key political event, as the anti-corruption campaign in the Chinese military continues unabated.
The event in Beijing was led by President Xi Jinping, who is also chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the top command body for China’s armed forces.

China: High profile military ceremony led by Chinese President Xi Jinping 

Reports indicate that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering the development of an additional military facility. Analysts say this move could strengthen strategic capabilities and expand regional influence. Details on location and timeline remain unclear.

China: Report Says PLA Considering New Military Facility Amid Strategic Expansion

China dominates the world of Christmas decorations, producing over 80% of global exports, with Yiwu city as the heart of festive manufacturing. But the supply chain is changing. India, Cambodia, Poland, and Germany are carving niches in eco-friendly and premium decorations.

Where Do Your Christmas Decorations Come From? 

Millions of homes light up with decorations, but where do they come from? The answer is mostly china. In 2025, china continues to dominate the global christmas decoration market, accounting for over 80 percent of all exports.

Christmas Decorations Reveal Global Trade Shift 

Christmas decorations this year reveal a major shift in global trade, highlighting China’s dominant role as the world’s leading supplier of holiday goods. From lights to ornaments, China controls a significant portion of the Christmas supply chain, influencing prices and availability worldwide.

Christmas Decorations Reveal Global Trade Shift; China Owns the World's Christmas Supply

China is tightening control over artificial intelligence, instructing chatbots to strictly follow Communist Party rules while labeling AI as a major potential threat. Authorities emphasize regulatory oversight to prevent misuse, misinformation, and challenges to social stability.

China Tames Chatbots to Follow Party Rules; Classifies AI as Major Potential Threat

China’s Military Shake-Up: Several top PLA officials were notably absent from a high-profile military event led by President Xi Jinping, as Beijing intensifies its anti-corruption campaign within the armed forces . The purge is seen as part of Xi’s efforts to strengthen his grip on the military and eliminate potential rivals, reflecting deeper political and institutional changes in China’s defense establishment .


China’s Military Shake-Up: Top PLA Generals Missing Xi-Led Event Amid Anti-Graft Purge

China has implemented one of the world’s strictest AI regulatory frameworks. The country focuses on data security, algorithm transparency, content control (including deepfakes and generative AI), and user protection. Public-facing AI systems must undergo pre-deployment testing, and companies must comply with strict data laws like the PIPL and DSL. Learn how China regulates AI and why it’s considered a global benchmark.

China Regulates Artificial Intelligence: Unsafe Data To Be Traced

China is taking moral policing to the digital realm. Starting January 1st, the Chinese government will ban the sharing of obscene content in private online messages, with heavier penalties for sending pornographic material.


China to ban sharing of obscene messages from Jan 1 

The Pentagon has released a report outlining China’s “core interests,” highlighting Beijing’s strategic priorities in the region. The report also notes a cautious thaw in relations with India, suggesting potential avenues for dialogue amid ongoing border tensions.


China's 'core interests': Reports say India probably sceptical of China's actions & motives

China's 'core interest': Pentagon says China trying to prevent deepening India-US ties 

The Pentagon has released a report outlining China’s “core interests,” highlighting Beijing’s strategic priorities in the region. The report also notes a cautious thaw in relations with India, suggesting potential avenues for dialogue amid ongoing border tensions.

Pentagon Report Lists China's 'Core Interest'; Report Notes China's Cautious Thaw with India

A new Pentagon assessment has raised serious concerns over China’s expanding nuclear capabilities. The report suggests Beijing has likely loaded over a hundred intercontinental ballistic missiles across newly constructed silo fields near its border with Mongolia. United States officials warn China is increasing its nuclear strength at an unprecedented pace while refusing to engage in arms control discussions. Beijing has rejected the assessment and maintains that its nuclear posture is purely defensive.

China Loads, Locks 100 ICBMs Near Mongolia for Nuclear War Over Taiwan

China’s luxury market is undergoing a structural shift. As sales of new luxury goods slow, demand for second-hand luxury is accelerating.

China’s Luxury Slowdown Fuels Resale Surge

China has discovered a massive undersea gold reserve off the coast of Laizhou City in Yantai, Shandong Province. It is being reported as Asia's largest undersea gold reserve. The recently found reserve puts the cumulative reserve of Laizhou at more than 3900 tonnes, which roughly accounts for 26 per cent of China's national gold reserve, as reported by the Chinese state media. The discovery makes the Laizhou region the top in both gold reserves and gold production in China. However, the reports do not specify the actual size of the gold reserve.

China Finds Asia's Largest Undersea Gold Deposit in East China Sea | WION

China has discovered Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit off the Jiaodong Peninsula, boosting national reserves and highlighting a surge in mineral exploration.

China uncovers Asia’s largest offshore gold deposit in East China Sea

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order outlining space policy priorities for the next three years, calling for the return of American astronauts to the Moon by 2028 under the Artemis Program. The plan also envisions establishing a lunar outpost, deploying nuclear reactors on the Moon, expanding commercial launch services, and transitioning from the International Space Station to commercial space stations by 2030.

Trump Executive Order Sets Moon Return by 2028, Lunar Outpost and Nuclear Power Goals | WION

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