The Chinese foreign ministry said Thursday that if questioned by U.S. law enforcement officers, Chinese nationals should respond calmly and rationally.

Human Rights Watch says China is increasing pressure on 12 million Catholics amid a decade-long campaign to align religion with party ideology.

By James Pomfret and Yimou Lee TAIPEI, April 17 (Reuters) - As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.

HONG KONG — China has been a quiet — if crucial — player in the Iran war, as U.S. military action upends the global economy

China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.

As U.S. Vice President JD Vance returned to Washington last weekend after unsuccessful peace talks in Pakistan over the crisis in the Gulf, China’s Foreign Ministry was preparing for a bumper slate of visitors including Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and the leaders of Spain,

China’s central bank is using its daily reference rate to temper the yuan’s rally as the currency’s outperformance during the Iran war fuels further bullish sentiment.

Young Western social media users are embracing a “very Chinese time” of their lives, and China’s government is keen to use this moment to boost the country’s cultural influence worldwide.

The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.