Both this government and its Conservative predecessor had deep worries about Chinese espionage, writes the BBC's p.

China's economy likely grew at its weakest pace in a year in the third quarter, with the slowdown set to deepen and threaten the official growth target, a Reuters poll showed, raising pressure for fresh stimulus as a trade war with the U.

After the relative success of China’s first five-year plan (1953-1957), which increased industrialisation through Soviet-style investment in state-owned factories producing goods such as tractors, machinery and fertilisers, Mao pushed ahead with the collectivisation of farmland.

Activists say the unprecedented round-up could be the beginning of a wider crackdown on China's underground churches.

Escalating trade tensions between the US and China are spurring yuan traders to prepare for greater volatility lasting into early 2026.

Automotive industry groups have sounded the alarm over China’s latest move to impose restrictions on the export of rare earths.

China said it had started to collect the special charges on U.S.-owned, operated, built or flagged vessels but clarified that Chinese-built ships would be exempted from the levies.

US coffee chain evaluating five offers as it seeks local partner to help steer it through increasingly competitive market