China's NEV penetration hit a record 65.1% of passenger car retail sales in July, up 11.6 percentage points year-on-year, the China Passenger Car Association said. Domestic brands reached 83.8%.

Gold hits $4,400 per ounce, reaching a 10-week high amid sustained Chinese demand and US-Iran uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz

Gold price hits $4,400 per ounce, reaching 10-week high amid sustained Chinese demand, US-Iran uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz.

China urges PIF Secretariat to abide by one-China principle and 'properly handle' Taiwan's attendance at Aug 30-Sept 4 leaders meeting in Palau, spokesperson Guo Jiakun says

China's foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged the Secretariat of the Pacific Islands Forum on Tuesday to abide by the one-China principle and properly handle Taiwan-related issues ahead of the forum's annual leaders meeting scheduled in Palau from August 30 to September 4.

Beijing activates Level II flood emergency response, braces for 100mm+ rain in 6 hours; evacuations, school closures ordered

Beijing activated a Level II flood-control emergency response, the second-highest level, on Tuesday as authorities warned of heavy rain with more than 100mm expected within six hours and over 150mm within 24 hours from Tuesday evening through Thursday. Residents in high-risk areas were to be evacuated by Tuesday evening, construction work suspended, mountain campsites and scenic areas closed, and flexible work hours encouraged from Wednesday.

China's Ministry of Public Security releases 10 typical personal data crime cases in nationwide crackdown, saying effort aims to protect citizens' rights in the digital era

China's Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday released 10 typical cases involving the infringement of citizens' personal information, underscoring ongoing nationwide efforts to combat data-related crimes and protect individual rights in the digital era.