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China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support

China prioritises energy and diplomacy over Iran support

China has expressed its anger over Israeli-US strikes on Iran but, despite hits to its oil imports, will not risk its interests by confronting Washington and helping its long-standing partner, analysts say. The war in the Middle East has sparked global fears of an energy supply crunch, with

UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

UK MP's husband among three accused of spying for China

British police on Wednesday arrested three men on suspicion of spying for China, including the husband of a lawmaker from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's ruling Labour party. Chinese espionage is a politically sensitive subject in Britain and the case could potentially become awkward for Starmer who visited Beijing

EU seeks to stem industrial decline with 'Made in Europe' push

EU seeks to stem industrial decline with 'Made in Europe' push

The EU unveiled Wednesday new "Made in Europe" rules to bolster the bloc's industries against fierce competition from China, in a push held up for months by wrangling over measures some see as overly protectionist. Concerning strategic sectors including cars, green tech and steel, the proposal

Chinese consumers scout lower prices, secondhand goods as spending sputters

Chinese consumers scout lower prices, secondhand goods as spending sputters

In a Shanghai shopping centre, customers browsed racks of used winter coats, $2 trousers and household appliances -- pre-used items that would have been out of place in a major Chinese mall a decade ago. But these days, stagnating wages, youth unemployment and a years-long property crisis are making

Beijing votes out three generals from political advisory body

Beijing votes out three generals from political advisory body

China's top political advisory body voted to remove three generals, state media said, a week after nine military officials were ousted from its legislature. Beijing has escalated a sweeping purge of military officials in the days before thousands of delegates from across the country meet for the annual

China's overstretched healthcare looks to AI boom

China's overstretched healthcare looks to AI boom

Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao -- or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor. Duan has created a digital double for healthcare app AQ, which now boasts more than 100 million users in a

China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow

China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow

China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting. Thousands of delegates from across China will convene for a carefully orchestrated affair