Hundreds of millions of people in China are heading to their hometowns this week for the Lunar New Year festival.

The Kremlin says Russian and U.S. negotiators have discussed the expiration of their last remaining nuclear arms pact.

China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year.

China has significantly increased its coal power capacity, reviving concerns about its climate-changing carbon emissions.

China has executed 11 people it found guilty of killing 14 Chinese citizens and running scam and gambling operations worth more than $1 billion.

The U.S. is taking a minority stake in an Oklahoma rare earth miner, the latest government investment in the sector as it seeks to minimize its reliance on imports of a material used prevalently in smartphones, robotics, electric vehicles and many other high tech products.

U.S. pairs champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov have won the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing.

The Pentagon has released a National Defense Strategy that chastises U.S. allies to take control of their own security and reasserts the Trump administration’s focus on dominance in the Western Hemisphere over a longtime goal of countering China.

Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have pleaded not guilty in a landmark national security trial.

The vast field of over 5,800 electric and hybrid vehicles gleamed on the cargo deck of the BYD Changzhou, an Chinese container vessel unloading Wednesday at a river port in eastern Argentina.

Europeans are rattled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, and are preparing countermeasures against the United States.

No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 Coco Gauff have advanced to the third round of the Australian Open.

China’s rapid development of electric vehicles had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products.

In China, the names of things are often either ornately poetic or stunningly direct.

The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers.

China has reported its auto exports rose 21% last year from the year before, driven by a surge in electric vehicle shipments.

China and the European Union say they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc's imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles.

China's commerce ministry says it plans to investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus.

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide.

The NBA is heading back to China next season.

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent.

China Vanke, once the country's largest homebuilder, narrowly avoided defaulting on a $284 million debt last week as the painfully slow recovery in China's property market drags on.

Reusing, recycling and repurposing batteries can reduce dependence on hard to obtain critical minerals and create a $9 billion industry, according to energy analysts.

The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same.

The European Union is moving to dial back its total ban on cars with gas or diesel engines by 2035.

China says it will begin imposing anti-dumping duties of up to 19.8% on imports of pork products from the European Union, after a review that could have resulted in tariffs of up to 62.4%.

A trade association says new U.S. tariffs increased artificial Christmas tree prices by 10% to 15% this year as tree companies reduced their orders and raised prices to cover the higher import taxes.

Chinese demand for foreign luxury cars is waning as customers opt for more affordable Chinese brand models.

A Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries.

Three skiers from Russia and six from Belarus have been approved to compete in qualifying events for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games in February.

Sports officials from United States cities have gone to the heart of the Olympic family this week to show their country wants to host more world championships and top events.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington.

A pair of giant pandas who lived in France for 13 years are heading back to China.

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station.

The pilot of an Indian combat plane has died after a crash during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show.

Japan’s global exports gained 3.7% in October from a year ago, while imports from the world edged up 0.6%, according to government data.

GE Appliances says it has awarded more than $150 million in new contracts to U.S. suppliers as a result of its decision to shift production from China to Kentucky.

China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle market.

China has started sea trials for its most advanced amphibious assault ship, the Sichuan Type 076.

Apple says it has pulled two popular gay dating apps in China following an order from Chinese authorities in the latest evidence of their tightening grip on the LGBTQ+ community.

Taiwan has evacuated more than 3,000 people and closed schools and offices ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong.

The United States has produced a draft text for the U.N. Security Council that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years.

Starbucks is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in China.

Apple delivered financial results during its summertime quarter that exceeded analyst projections, despite being caught in the crosshairs of a global trade war at the same time the trendsetting company is scrambling to catch up to its Big Tech peers in the artificial intelligence race.

American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt cautioned this won’t solve all the problems as farmers continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds.

The U.S. stock market sank from record heights as Wall Street sifted through mixed developments on everything from the U.S.-China trade war to profits for Big Tech behemoths.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has welcomed Japan's commitment to accelerate its military buildup and defense spending.

The United States stayed perfect at the LPGA’s International Crown tournament, winning its third and fourth fourball matches and ending No. 1-ranked Jeeno Thitikul's unbeaten record in the team competition.

U.S. stocks rallied to the cusp of their records.

A North Korean soldier has defected to South Korea across the rivals’ heavily fortified border.

U.S. stocks rallied and recovered more than half of their sell-off from Friday.

Two cousins will meet in the final of the Shanghai Open after qualifier Valentin Vacherot stunned a hobbled Novak Djokovic and relative Arthur Rinderknech fought back to beat Daniil Medvedev.

The NBA is returning to China with preseason games between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns in Macao.

England's chief prosecutor says the trial of two British men accused of spying for China collapsed because the government refused to label China a national security threat.

Novak Djokovic needed medical attention after losing the second set but recovered to beat Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 in hot and humid conditions at the Shanghai Masters.

A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.

Typhoon Matmo has strengthened before making landfall in China, leading to the evacuation of around 347,000 people from Guangdong and Hainan provinces.

In the wake of Jane Goodall's death, the many scientists and others influenced by her are promising to do their best to carry on her legacy.

The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.

Eileen Gu will head back to the mountain where she won an Olympic title to ski in the Snow League, the halfpipe circuit founded by Shaun White.

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner has won his 11th straight career match against Alex de Minaur and advanced to the final of the China Open.

Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek has defeated Yuan Yue 6-0, 6-3 to advance to the third round at the China Open, a WTA 1000-level tournament.

Typhoon Ragasa has weakened into a tropical depression as it enters northeastern Vietnam.

Indonesia’s clean energy future is at a crossroads.

Jasmine Paolini beats Jessica Pegula on the fourth match point as defending champion Italy wins the Billie Jean King Cup with a comprehensive victory over the United States.

President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

Chipmaker Nvidia's CEO said he was disappointed about restrictions on sales to China amid U.S.-China trade and tech tensions.

Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions.

A World Trade Organization agreement aimed at reducing overfishing has taken effect.

Australia and Papua New Guinea are set to integrate their defense forces under a new security pact, aiming to curb China's security influence in the region.

China's customs agency reports that the country's exports grew last month, but at a slower pace than in recent months.

Chelsea completed the signing of Alyssa Thompson from Angel City in the latest big money move in women’s soccer.

Two U.S. senators have visited Taiwan, drawing criticism from China, which claims Taiwan as its own and opposes official contact between the two sides.

Low-value imports no longer are eligible to enter the U.S. duty-free.

Vietnam has evacuated hundreds of thousands and closed schools and airports as Typhoon Kajiki, its strongest storm so far this year, nears landfall.

Typhoon Kajiki has brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern China's Hainan island and parts of Guangdong province.

A railway bridge under construction in China has collapsed, killing at least 12 workers and leaving four missing.

China’s Pop Mart says it is rolling out a mini version of its popular Labubu plush toys this month, along with a new long-fur version of the toothy little monster.

The governing body for Olympic-style boxing will require sex testing for all fighters wishing to compete in the women’s division at its world championships next month.

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has apologized for an ad campaign that has upset consumers in China and elsewhere and says it has removed all related materials worldwide.

Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia.

Humanoid robots have showcased their talents at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.

GE Appliances plans to shift production of refrigerators, gas ranges and water heaters out of China and Mexico as part of a more than $3 billion investment to expand its U.S. operations.

China Evergrande says it will be delisted from Hong Kong’s stock exchange on Aug. 25.

Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump is urging China and India to stop buying oil from Russia.

China's cyberspace regulators have summoned Nvidia over security concerns about its H20 chips.

The testimony of U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to Buenos Aires has caused an uproar in Argentina.

Typhoon Wipha has toppled trees and caused major flight disruptions in Hong Kong and at some nearby airports in China as it moved west off the country’s southern coast.

Yu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and has qualified for the world swimming championships in Singapore.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says export controls on advanced chips require companies to adapt.

MP Materials, the operator of the only rare earths mine in the United States, has signed a $500 million deal with Apple.

Senate Democrats say President Donald Trump's policies are weakening America’s ability to compete with China.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China's leader Xi Jinping on a trip he says will focus on closer business ties.

TikTok is facing a fresh European Union privacy investigation into user data transferred to China.

Rescuers are searching for 19 people missing in severe flooding in Nepal that swept away a key bridge connecting the country with China.

China now allows citizens from 74 countries to enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

A French intelligence service says China has used its embassies to promote claims that Chinese-made Pakistani warplanes outperformed French Rafale jets during India-Pakistan clashes in May.

President Donald Trump says he's not planning to extend a 90-day pause on tariffs on most nations beyond July 9.

Humanoid robots have captivated fans in Beijing with a fully autonomous soccer match powered by artificial intelligence.