A bipartisan group of US Republican lawmakers has called on President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding American citizens unjustly detained or subject to exit bans in China. The appeal comes ahead of an anticipated meeting between the two leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea on October 30, 2025.
Chinese researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University have developed a fully transparent, jellyfish-mimicking bionic robot, nicknamed the 'Underwater Phantom.' Designed for stealth underwater surveillance, the drone is nearly invisible when submerged and operates with ultra-low power consumption and near-silent movement.
A grand farewell ceremony was held in Beijing for Nobel Prize-winning theoretical physicist Chen-ning Yang, who passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 103. The solemn event at Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery honored his profound contributions to physics and his deep connection to China.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for high-quality work to draft the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for Economic and Social Development. The initiative follows the Fourth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee, which adopted key recommendations focusing on high-quality growth, new drivers, expanding domestic demand, and opening-up.
China's Cyberspace Administration and State Administration for Market Regulation have jointly issued new Measures for Certification of Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer, effective January 1, 2026. These measures complete the regulatory framework under the Personal Information Protection Law, offering a new compliance pathway for businesses transferring personal data overseas.
China has launched the 'Gezhouba,' its largest all-electric bulk carrier, in Yichang, Hubei Province. This 130-meter vessel, with a 13,000-tonne capacity and 24,000 kWh battery, signifies a major advancement in green and intelligent shipping, aiming to decarbonize inland waterways like the Yangtze River.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun has expressed strong opposition to the European Union's latest sanctions targeting Chinese companies. The EU's 19th sanctions package includes 12 Chinese entities accused of supporting Russia's military-industrial complex and two refineries and an oil trader for significant purchases of Russian crude oil, drawing a firm rebuke from Beijing.
China's economy expanded by 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2025, a slowdown from the previous quarter but keeping the annual growth target within reach. Despite resilience in industrial output and exports, weak domestic consumption and declining fixed asset investment, particularly in the property sector, raise concerns for future economic stability.
China successfully launched its Communication Technology Test Satellite-20 (TJSW-20) aboard a Long March-5 Y9 rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on October 23, 2025. The satellite will primarily validate multi-band and high-speed communication technologies, marking the 602nd mission for the Long March series.
China's Communist Party has announced a strategic focus on technological self-reliance in its upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This initiative, particularly targeting semiconductors and artificial intelligence, is a direct response to escalating US export controls, aiming to build a modern industrial system and reduce dependence on foreign technology.
China is leveraging its status as the world's largest creditor to expand the global use of its currency, the yuan (RMB). This strategy involves offering yuan-denominated loans at favorable domestic interest rates and encouraging the conversion of existing dollar-denominated debts, aiming to reduce reliance on the US dollar and enhance its financial influence.
China has expelled General He Weidong, the PLA's second-highest-ranking officer and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, along with eight other senior military officials, on corruption charges. This marks a significant escalation in President Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign, raising questions about the stability and loyalty within the People's Liberation Army.
The Chinese Communist Party's Fourth Plenum is underway in Beijing, focusing on the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) amidst a significant economic downturn. Discussions are overshadowed by a prolonged real estate crisis, faltering exports, weak domestic demand, and slowing GDP growth, with leaders seeking strategies for technological self-reliance and boosting consumption.
An international study warns that Shanghai faces severe flooding risks due to global sea levels rising at the fastest rate in 4,000 years and worsening land subsidence. The combination of these factors threatens China's financial hub and global supply chains.
Photovoltaic modules from Chinese solar technology giant LONGi are now supplying clean electricity to water pump irrigation systems in eastern Egypt. This 500-kilowatt project, a testament to China-Egypt Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, significantly reduces agricultural operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, saving over 50,000 yuan monthly.
China is reportedly seeking currency swap agreements with Japan and South Korea to enhance regional financial stability, deepen economic cooperation, and promote the international use of the yuan. These discussions occur amidst ongoing trade tensions and follow recent meetings between central bank governors from the three nations.
Chinese researchers at Tsinghua University have developed ACCEL, an all-analogue photoelectronic AI chip. It processes computer vision tasks up to 3,000 times faster and with 4 million times greater energy efficiency than Nvidia's A100 GPU, leveraging a unique light and electronic computing architecture.
China's national observatory has issued a yellow alert for Typhoon Fengshen, the 24th typhoon of the year, as it approaches southern coastal regions. The typhoon is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to areas including Hainan Island and Taiwan, with authorities implementing emergency response measures.
China has reiterated its strong opposition to the AUKUS security pact, particularly its nuclear-powered submarine component, following its recent reaffirmation. Beijing's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun warned that the trilateral agreement amplifies nuclear proliferation risks and fuels bloc confrontation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Three Chinese coastguard ships patrolled around disputed reefs controlled by Vietnam in the South China Sea last week, according to maritime tracking data. The vessels, identified by hull numbers 4301, 5009, and 21559, departed from Mischief Reef and circled several features in the Spratly Islands, including those where Vietnam has undertaken significant land reclamation.
