British troops could be deployed to the South China Sea under a deal with the Philippines. The announcement from Manila comes amid China’s increasing aggression in the South China Sea, where it claims virtually every feature as its own despite staunch opposition from a number of countries, including the Philippines.

A Wells Fargo banker, Chenyue Mao, who had been barred from leaving China for several months, has been allowed to return to the United States following negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials,

Beijing has allowed Mao Chenyue, a Wells Fargo employee from Atlanta, to return to the United States, people familiar with the matter said.

China's coast guard accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels on Tuesday near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines denied it, saying China’s forces used powerful water cannons that damaged its ship and injured a crew member.

A raft of key indicators missed expectations amid sluggish domestic demand and Beijing’s anti-involution campaign.

The final terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the next 45 days, could change, but agreement on the app’s algorithm has reportedly been reached.

China is threatening to shut down producers of polysilicon, a building block for solar panels, if they do not meet new energy standards, according to draft measures released on Tuesday by the country's standardization administration.

A recent Pew Research Center survey found that about one-third of Americans said they supported a TikTok ban, down from 50% in March 2023. Roughly one-third said they would oppose a ban, and a similar percentage said they weren’t sure.

China’s economic activity slowed more than expected across the board in August, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to hit the official growth goal.

As China advances renewables and the U.S. returns to fossil fuels, the power of energy technology leadership is shifting