China's renewable energy met all new electricity demand in 2025, report says — Newly installed capacity hit a record, accounting for over 60% of global additions, per the China Renewable Energy Development Report.

Chinese regulators fine Futu $273M for unlicensed trading services to mainland residents. Founder Leaf Li accelerates global expansion away from the app.

Billionaire Leaf Li, founder of Futu, was caught off-guard when Chinese regulators slapped a $273 million penalty on his company for operating unlicensed trading services for mainland residents as part of a wider crackdown. In response, Li is accelerating a global push away from the company's main app.

China detains U.S. citizen U Min Zin on espionage charges, foreign ministry says — U.S. consulate in Guangzhou notified of the detention.

China has detained U.S. citizen U Min Zin on suspicion of espionage and threats to national security, according to the foreign ministry. The U.S. consulate in Guangzhou was notified.

China confirms arrest of US citizen on suspicion of espionage. Beijing says the individual is being held in accordance with law.

China confirms arrest of US citizen suspected of spying.

Myanmar detains US businessman who wrote about military coup, sources say

Myanmar has detained a US businessman who wrote about the military coup, sources say.