Nepal’s mountain tourism industry faces ‘serious warning’ after Himalayan flood disaster
An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district...
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Livestream shopping is gaining steam in the U.S., thanks to apps like TikTok and Whatnot
From a warehouse just north of Chicago, Sarah Potempa – celebrity hairstylist and CEO of the viral Beachwaver hair curling...
China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrive in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 30, 2026, for an official...
China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected
LIUZHOU, CHINA - JULY 25: Robotic arms assemble auto parts at the workshop of Guangxi Liuzhou Zhuotong Auto Parts Co.,...
Nepal seeks technical help and billions of dollars for flood as bad weather hampers rescue
This photo shows search and rescue operations underway at the mudslide-hit area in Gyirong County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region,...
Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, SpaceX, Tesla, Amazon, Marvell, Affirm & more
Here are Friday's biggest calls on Wall Street on Friday: Stifel initiates The Metals Royalty Company as buy Stifel said...
Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visit
Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai,...
Z.ai shares surge 8% after releasing new AI model running only on Chinese chips
The Zhipu or Z.ai logo is pictured on a smartphone on Aug. 14, 2026.Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesBEIJING...
China's short-drama producers flood the market with cheap bets — and let audiences pick the winners
A hand-drawn poster advertising the film "Niu Lai", which translates to "Here Comes the Cow", is seen at a cinema...
China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctions
China's President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven on May 14, 2026 in...
Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt
The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's...
Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China
China was once one of the most attractive and fastest-growing markets for many American brands.With its population of more than...
Chinese humanoid robots' biggest obstacle: humans are still (mostly) better
Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi showed off its humanoid robot in Beijing at the World Humanoid Conference in August 2026.Evelyn...
Alibaba shares fall as AI spending drives 75% drop in net income
China's Alibaba on Thursday posted a 75% fall in profits for the June quarter as AI spending weighed on the...
China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appeal
China's yuan has strengthened against the U.S. dollar this year.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesBEIJING — Chinese government bonds can...
The U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loophole
Nvidia's effective monopoly over the most powerful chips has made U.S. export controls a key tool in Washington's effort to...
China’s backflipping robot maker Unitree pops 542% in Shanghai debut
HANGZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 17: An Unitree G1 humanoid robot presents martial arts and dance performance for tourists at West...
What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy
A staff member sorts Kweichow Moutai liquor at a supermarket in Yongnian district of Handan, North China's Hebei province, Jan...
China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens
BEIJING, CHINA - 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags...
Goldman Sachs picks China stocks poised to benefit from a new wave of AI-related hardware exports
China has entered a new phase of exporting artificial intelligence-related hardware, creating "globally relevant export winners," Goldman Sachs analysts said....
