North China posts longest rainy season since 1961, country faces hottest summer
World 17:26 09/09/2025China faced its hottest summer since 1961 while the country's north experienced its longest rainy season for the same period, the national weather authority said on Tuesday, atmospheric chaos that scientists have linked to climate change.
Storm Tapah makes landfall in China, causes heavy rain in northern Vietnam
Vietnam News 13:36 08/09/2025Storm Tapah, the seventh storm to hit the East Vietnam Sea this year, made landfall in Guangdong Province, China on Monday morning, with its circulation forecast to bring downpours to northern Vietnam over the next two days.
US announces huge seizure of meth precursor chemicals from China
World 13:56 04/09/2025The United States announced Wednesday it had seized more than 700,000 pounds (300,000 kilograms) of meth precursor chemicals that officials said were en route from China to Mexico's Sinaloa cartel.
Cuban leader, top Chinese official arrive in Hanoi to attend National Day celebration
Vietnam News 17:14 31/08/2025First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, arrived in Hanoi on Sunday to attend a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.
Labubu fans flock to stores after launch of mini dolls
World 14:05 31/08/2025A dozen furry dolls strung together on a metal chain dangled from Labubu fan Maki Li's neck as he proudly posed for photos in front of a store selling the toys in central Beijing on Friday.
Top Chinese legislator to attend Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebration during official visit
Vietnam News 17:36 29/08/2025China’s top legislator Zhao Leji will lead a high-level delegation of the Chinese Party and state to Vietnam from Sunday to Tuesday, during which he will attend celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
Chinese-Vietnamese consortium eyes involvement in urban rail projects in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City 14:40 27/08/2025A consortium of China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) and Vietnam’s CIENCO4 Group has proposed developing several urban rail projects in Ho Chi Minh City, including metro line No. 2, the Thu Thiem–Long Thanh airport rail link, the expanded section of metro line No. 1 and other potential routes, according to a submission to city authorities.
China Evergrande Group delisted from Hong Kong stock exchange
World 16:19 25/08/2025Shares in heavily indebted China Evergrande Group were taken off the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday, capping a grim reversal of fortune for the once-booming property developer.
China's new mega dam triggers fears of water war in India
World 13:42 25/08/2025PARONG, India -- India fears a planned Chinese mega-dam in Tibet will reduce water flows on a major river by up to 85% during the dry season, according to four sources familiar with the matter and a government analysis seen by Reuters, prompting Delhi to fast-track plans for its own dam to mitigate the effects.
Tropical storm Podul disrupts travel and schools in southern China
World 17:42 14/08/2025Tropical storm Podul on Thursday dumped torrential rain on southern China, still reeling from record downpours last week, and disrupted hospitals, schools and law courts in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured.
US, China extend tariff truce by 90 days, staving off surge in duties
World 11:13 12/08/2025WASHINGTON/BEIJING - The United States and China on Monday extended a tariff truce for another 90 days, staving off triple-digit duties on each other's goods as U.S. retailers get ready to ramp up inventories ahead of the critical end-of-year holiday season.
China wants US to relax AI chip-export controls for trade deal, FT reports
World 16:13 10/08/2025China wants the United States to ease export controls on chips critical for artificial intelligence as part of a trade deal before a possible summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
