China unveils penalties for unauthorized rare earths output in push for 'total control'; stocks climb.

Hong Kong reports widest trade deficit in at least 74 years as imports surge.

Hong Kong recorded its largest trade deficit in at least 74 years as imports significantly increased.

Beijing orders Meta to unwind $2 billion investment in AI startup Manus

The Chinese startup Manus, once seen as an AI breakthrough, is now a cautionary tale after Beijing regulators ordered Meta to reverse its $2 billion investment.

Xi Jinping's rare earths dominance gives him $1.2 trillion leverage for summit with Trump in Beijing next month.

China’s dominance of rare earths supply chains gives President Xi Jinping economic leverage worth $1.2 trillion in his planned summit meeting with US President Donald Trump in Beijing next month

China suspends new autonomous vehicle licenses following a traffic disruption involving Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan. The move comes after dozens of vehicles stopped unexpectedly last month.

China has suspended the issuance of new licenses for autonomous vehicles following an incident in Wuhan where dozens of Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis obstructed traffic and stranded passengers.