Three men have been arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK, the Metropolitan Police has said. The men, aged 39, 43 and 68, were arrested as part of a counter-terrorism policing investigation under the National Security Act, the force said in a statement.

China’s ceremonial parliament meets in Beijing this week as leaders use the event to set policy and economic goals.

By Michael Holden LONDON, March 4 (Reuters) - Two men went on trial in London on Wednesday accused by British prosecutors of carrying out hostile surveillance on well-known pro-democracy dissidents for Hong Kong and,

In quick succession, US President Donald Trump has taken out two of Beijing’s closest allies: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Beijing sees risks in offering more than rhetorical support despite its longstanding friendship with the regime in Iran.

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed high levels of optimism about A.I., even as many in the West worry about the technology’s effects on employment or humanity in general.

In early 2025, a little-known Chinese startup sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley—pushing executives and investors to rethink who’s leading the AI race.

Certain beliefs about the United States once seemed unshakable in China: that America was hopelessly far ahead, for example, and that moving there guaranteed a better life. Thats

The highlights this week: China reacts to the war in Iran, the United States diverts military assets from the Asia-Pacific, and the National People’s Congress convenes in Beijing for its annual two sessions meetings. Sign up to receive China Brief in your inbox every Tuesday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to announce economic targets and policies for the year ahead on Thursday.