French President Emmanuel Macron warned Beijing that France’s trade deficit with the country is “not sustainable.” Other nations are following Trump's cue in considering tariffs as an offsetting measure.

The Japanese government is taking uncomfortable steps to prepare its citizens for a possible future war that its military would not be able to avoid.

China has been actively supporting consultations between Wingtech and Nexperia to resolve internal disputes, China's commerce ministry said on Thursday.

China has imposed sweeping funeral reforms to phase out ground burials and encouraged people to consider alternative funeral practices, even sea burials. But the orders have invited backlash from mostly rural communities who see traditional burials are part of their culture.

Welcome, everybody, to this press conference to present IMF staff’s key findings from the 2025 Article IV consultation with China—our annual economic health check. Over the past two weeks, our team has engaged in constructive discussions with the Chinese authorities. We express our sincere thanks to them.

China has announced a major shift in its new energy vehicle (NEV) purchase tax policy, signaling a new phase for the nation's electric vehicle (EV) market. Starting January 1, 2026, NEV buyers will lose full tax exemption but still benefit from a 50%..

The government is pushing hard to raise turnout in an election overshadowed by a deadly fire and public anger over safety lapses and official accountability.