Beijing rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claim that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him there would be no invasion of Taiwan during Trump’s term, with the Chinese Foreign Ministry firmly reiterating the position that Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to Tibet to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory

China is preparing to consider yuan-linked stablecoins as part of its efforts to expand the currency's use worldwide, in what would represent a significant departure from its previous stance on digital assets.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Pakistan until Aug 22. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Bessent's remarks indicate that an easing of tensions between the two sides remains in place, potentially creating an opening for President Donald Trump to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping

China told Afghanistan on Wednesday that Beijing was keen on exploring and mining minerals in Afghanistan and wanted Kabul to formally join its Belt and Road Initiative, the Afghan Taliban foreign ministry said.

Beijing defended the actions of a Chinese company over its handling of a disaster at a mine in Zambia, while also appearing to lash out at the US after it raised its concerns about the incident.

ISLAMABAD -- ISLAMABAD (AP) — Top diplomats from Pakistan, China and Afghanistan are meeting on Wednesday in Kabul for a trilateral summit aimed at boosting political, regional and economic cooperation, officials said.

U.S. soybean farmers are pressing Trump to secure a trade deal with China that includes substantial soybean purchase commitments, according to Reuters. The American Soybean Association urged Trump to finalize a trade deal with China that includes major soybean purchases as China shifts to Brazilian supplies amid trade tensions.

China on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as Israeli call up thousands of reserve soldiers for a planned occupation of Gaza City. “China closely follows the situation in Gaza,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference in Beijing.