In recent weeks, a morbid-sounding app has taken China by storm, tapping into widespread loneliness and youth disaffection in the world’s second most populous country. The app, named “Are You Dead” and aimed at those who live alone,

In China, the names of things are often either ornately poetic or stunningly direct. A new, wildly popular app among young Chinese people is definitively the latter.

Quest to beat the US saw a Chinese team turn to ancient traditions, leading to a new technique 10 times more effective than other methods.

China’s economic growth is likely to slow to 4.5% in 2026 and maintain the same pace in 2027, a Reuters poll showed, piling pressure for more stimulus as policymakers look to address deep structural vulnerabilities to underpin the nation's longer-term health.

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China’s AI hardware market, spanning both consumer products and industrial robotics, is forecast to grow by 18% annually through 2030, from a sizable $153 billion in 2025, according to market research firm Beijing Runto Technology. This includes devices like home appliances and wearable gadgets but excludes smartphones and cars.

China's population policy is emerging as a key part of its economic strategy as Beijing rolls out its most wide-ranging push to boost a flagging birth rate, with official population data due on January 19 set to show a fourth consecutive annual drop.

Chinese equities surged in 2025, with the MSCI China Index hitting decade highs amid improving sentiment and tech sector resilience. Read more here.