Beijing-backed lending abroad boosts China’s dominance in clean energy minerals
But AidData showed that about one-quarter of China’s mineral lending was backed by a Chinese guarantor, compared with an estimated 4 per cent in Beijing’s broader overseas lending portfolio, reflecting an increased emphasis on risk mitigation and safeguarding investment returns.
Bond bulls put Beijing on the horns of a dilemma
Robust demand for China’s government bonds is helping Beijing to raise funds inexpensively to support growth in its fragile economy. Yet a relentless plunge in yields is creating entrenched expectations the People’s Republic is becoming a low-interest-rate country and is undermining President Xi Jinping’s desire for a strong yuan.
DeepSeek AI - live: App users warned Beijing could weaponise Chinese chatbot for ‘surveillance and coercion’
App users warned Beijing could weaponise Chinese chatbot for ‘surveillance and coercion’ - DeepSeek says its AI model is similar to US giants like OpenAI, despite fears of censorship around issues sen
China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing
China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its use of the animals for soft power abroad against the demands of an adoring public.
Beijing’s cultural sector posts stable growth
China’s cultural industry maintained its steady expansion in 2024, with new business models continuing to flourish, official data show.
Philippine comic book aims to counter Beijing's claims in South China Sea
The Philippine government has released a comic book to counter what officials say is Chinese "disinformation" about the South China Sea.
The 18 Best Beijing Hotels
Experience the Chinese capital’s rich culture with a stay at one of its top-rated hotels, according to Forbes Travel Guide’s expert inspectors.
Beijing Worries About Americans Fleeing to RedNote From TikTok: Analysts
Donald Trump has extended the deadline on the TikTok ban by 75 days but is now pushing for 50 percent U.S. ownership—an unlikely scenario.
Inside Beijing-based artist Cao Fei’s virtual worlds at the ‘My City is Yours’ exhibition in Sydney
The retrospective at the Art Gallery of New South Wales is a cyber-city trip where reality meets the virtual in the glow of nostalgia Long before the current manifestations of the metaverse, there was Second Life.
Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trump’s Team, Even Old Foes
The Chinese foreign minister spoke by phone with Marco Rubio, the new secretary of state who has been a critic of Beijing.
Beijing unveils US$7.2 billion injection of insurer capital for stocks
China Pacific, Taikang Life and Sunshine Life among the firms putting ‘patient capital’ into A shares to help stabilise the market.
Kevin O'Leary warns TikTok's fate could be determined by 'secret golden share' granting Beijing 'veto' power
"Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary discussed TikTok's future, particularly the role of a "secret golden share" as his offer for the platform remains on the table.