China's economy grew by 5% in 2024, according to official data. While this was slightly above the forecasted 4.9%, it marked the slowest growth in decades, excluding the pandemic years.

China grapples with slow growth

US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.

Trump, Xi Jinping hold phone call on TikTok and trade

Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Beijing to meet China's President Xi Jinping. Both leaders signed a series of cooperation agreements, one month after the Sri Lankan President visited India after winning the election last September. China has been trying to expand its influence in Sri Lanka for years, but New Delhi has been constantly raising its concerns with Colombo. Can Anura Kumara Dissanayake navigate through the India-China rivalry?

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Meets Xi Jinping: India watches cautiously

World: Business and Economy: China's sluggish economic growth raises alarms globally, especially regarding upcoming trade challenges with the US as new leadership takes the helm.

China says economy grew by 5 pc last year driven by new factories, surging exports

China's economy faces a stark reality in 2025: prolonged consumption slowdown and the longest deflationary cycle since the 1960s. According to economists, this exposes a crucial weakness likely concealed by a GDP recovery at last year's end.

China faces longest deflation streak since Mao era in 1960s

According to a prominent Chinese economist, China’s economy remains on course to surpass that of the United States within the next decade. Justin Lin Yifu, who served as the World Bank’s Chief Economist from 2008 to 2012, said that China could outpace the U.S. by 2030—or by 2035 at the latest—based on market exchange rates.

US vs China: Who will lead the global economy?

The United States on Wednesday removed three major Indian organisations from its restricted list as part of its efforts to enhance civil nuclear cooperation between India’s top nuclear institutions and American companies.

Us Removes 3 Indian Entities From Trade Blacklist, 11 Chinese Firms Added

China has stepped up political and military efforts to back its claims that democratically governed Taiwan is a part of Chinese territory. Beijing's move includes military drills, cyber hacking, and espionage. As part of its warfare strategy. China is working to build its special landing barge, and its new class of amphibious barges has sparked fears that an attack on Taiwan may be coming soon. Watch this report for more details!

Taiwan Reports 'Significant Rise' In Suspected Chinese Espionage |

Indian and Chinese stocks recovered on Tuesday after a deep hit in the prior session. Despite the latest recovery, the equity rout in both markets is seen worsening as growth cools.

Indian & Chinese stocks' recovery short-lived?

The Philippines has raised an alarm over China's increasing aggression in the disputed South China Sea. It says it is keeping all options open, including the potential for new international lawsuits. Watch in for more details!

Philippines alarmed over China's ship moving closer to land

As per reports, China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings amid fears of a Taiwan invasion. Watch this report for more details!

China Building Barges That Can Transport Troops To Taiwan: Report | WION | World News

China has just capped a stellar year for its exports with another surge in December.

That'll likely make the target on its back even larger in the eyes of President-elect Donald Trump, who'll return to the white house next week.

Chinese Trade Surplus Soars To $1 Tn On Pre-trump Exports

US airfields in the Pacific are critically vulnerable to China’s advanced long-range aviation and missile capabilities, risking devastating losses before a potential conflict even begins.

US Pacific Airfields Highly Vulnerable To China’s Preemptive Attack | World DNA

Taiwan has experienced a significant increase in espionage cases involving individuals charged with spying for China, with the number rising from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024. According to the National Security Bureau, among those charged, 15 were military veterans and 28 were active service members. The report highlights that Chinese infiltration targeted military units, government agencies, and local associations.

Chinese spy prosecutions in Taiwan have tripled: Report | Gravitas

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has said that the situation on India's northern border is sensitive but stable. In a press conference on Monday, General Dwivedi said that there is no animosity with Bangladesh at a military level, stressing that Bangladesh is strategically important to India.

'India, China still locked in degree of standoff,' says Army Chief Gen Dwivedi

Indian Army chief describes situation in eastern Ladakh as 'stable but sensitive'

Chinese artist makes Gautam Buddha-like Donald Trump statues and sells them anywhere between $140 to $2,700. Watch this report for more details!

Chinese artist makes Buddha-like Trump statues

Founded by Elon Musk, the world's richest person, SpaceX has now launched more than 6,700 Starlink satellites. This number is expected to increase exponentially into tens of thousands in the coming years. Tracking such a vast constellation with a small number of satellites was once deemed impossible, but a team of award-winning Chinese scientists recently simulated a space operation targeting the massive constellation. Their findings illustrated that Starlink is not as invulnerable as previously thought. Watch in for more details!

China Simulates 'Hunting' Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites

China is reportedly building a new class of amphibious barges, sparking speculation that it is gearing up for a military operation targeting Taiwan. Watch in for more details!

China building new class of amphibious barges: Report

Vehicle sales in China are forecast to rise 4.7% to 32.9 million units this year, following a 4.5% rise in 2024, according to CAAM.


China vehicle export growth to slow in 2025, association data shows

The UK and China have revived their economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus. This marks the reopening of the UK-china economic and financial dialogue, a crucial platform that was suspended in 2019 due to the covid-19 pandemic and strained bilateral relations. The discussions coincide with a tumultuous period for UK markets, with finance minister reeves eyeing economic respite with this latest visit.

UK Treasury Chief Pushes For Trade, Investment With China | World Business Watch | WION

China has rejected claims labeling China's recent Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) as an "unknown virus". Watch this report for more details!

China calls HMPV cases 'Winter Occurrence'

World | Yaoguang, the software developed by Chinese scientists only takes 12 minutes to perform a radiation simulation analysis on the multi-band antenna used in the new phased array radar. 

China develops most powerful electronic warfare weapon design software

Taiwan’s latest hypersonic missiles allow for precise long-range strikes on China’s vital infrastructure and military installations. Watch this report for more details!

Taiwan boosts defence with hypersonic missiles, aims for deep strikes into China

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