China

Area Total 9,596,960 sq km
Climate extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
Natural Resources coal, iron ore, helium, petroleum, natural gas, arsenic, bismuth, cobalt, cadmium, ferrosilicon, gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, lithium, mercury, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, tungsten, antimony, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, selenium, strontium, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, lead, zinc, rare earth elements, uranium, hydropower potential (world’s largest), arable land
Imports South Korea 9.7%, Japan 9.1%, US 8.5%, Germany 5.3%, Australia 5.1% (2017) – electrical and other machinery, including integrated circuits and other computer components, oil and mineral fuels; optical and medical equipment, metal ores, motor vehicles; soybeans
Government communist party-led state
Capital Beijing
Population 1.4 billion (July 2018 est.)
Ethnicity Han Chinese 91.6%, Zhuang 1.3%, other (includes Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) 7.1% (2010 est.)
Language Standard Chinese or Mandarin (official; Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry)
Exports US 19%, Hong Kong 12.4%, Japan 6%, South Korea 4.5% (2017) – Exports – commodities field listing
electrical and other machinery, including computers and telecommunications equipment, apparel, furniture, textiles

News about China

  • Are those flying ants or termites? How to protect your home from the winged pests
    by Theodora Yu on May 13, 2026

    As the early summer season approaches after weeks of heavy rain, reports of “flying ants” have emerged across Hong Kong, sparking concerns that the insects could cause a nuisance and even damage homes. Social media users also shared photos of the insects circling street lights in the evening or of their carcasses scattered across toilet sinks, with some […]

  • HK Express cuts surcharge by 12.8% as fuel prices ease amid Mideast war
    by Eric Jiang on May 13, 2026

    Budget carrier HK Express will cut its fuel surcharge on flights departing Hong Kong to overseas destinations by 12.8 per cent from May 16, reducing the fee by HK$50 (US$6.38) to HK$339 per leg, the airline has said. The reduction, revealed on its website on Wednesday, excludes mainland China routes, and follows lower fuel prices amid the Middle East war. […]

  • Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump
    by William Yiu on May 13, 2026

    Hong Kong’s labour minister has dismissed calls to review the city’s immigration scheme for non-local graduates or to lower thresholds for talent schemes, despite a sharp decline in entry-level roles, arguing that the workforce is shrinking and the number of local degree holders is insufficient to meet demand. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun […]

  • Hong Kong’s first biodiversity loan goes to Henderson Land for Central Yards green spaces
    by Cheryl Arcibal on May 13, 2026

    Henderson Land Development secured the first biodiversity loan in Hong Kong, receiving around HK$100 million (US$12.8 million) from HSBC and Hang Seng Bank for green initiatives at Central Yards, the company’s flagship mixed-use development on the New Central Harbourfront. This loan would provide a “scalable blueprint” for companies to achieve their […]

  • Helper molested 10-year-old girl while waking her up, Hong Kong court hears
    by Fiona Chow on May 13, 2026

    A 10-year-old girl has told a Hong Kong court that a domestic helper inappropriately touched her when waking her up one morning. Standing trial at Kowloon City Court on Wednesday, helper Lady Jay Santos Flores denied four counts of indecent assault for allegedly molesting the daughters of her former employer. The younger daughter, who was not named in court […]

  • Woman dies, another unconscious as taxi driven by man in 70s crashes into planter
    by Edith Lin on May 13, 2026

    A woman was killed and another left unconscious after a Hong Kong taxi driver in his seventies lost control of his vehicle and drove onto a pavement in Ngau Tau Kok on Wednesday, police said. The driver and his two passengers were also hurt. Police said the taxi veered onto a pedestrian walkway at about 1.50pm on Choi Ha Road near Chun Wah Road before […]

  • China tariff cuts open new route for African goods via inland Hunan
    on May 13, 2026

    CHANGSHA, May 13 (Xinhua) -- When more than 6,000 bottles of South African wine cleared customs at Changsha Huanghua International Airport in central China's Hunan Province on May 1, the importer received an immediate benefit from China's expanded tariff-free treatment for African goods, which amounted to 21,000 yuan (about 3,069 U.S. dollars) in duty […]

  • Shanghai: India highlights tourism push in meeting at Fairmont Peace Hotel
    on May 13, 2026

    Shanghai [China], May 13 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Shanghai on Wednesday highlighted India's growing focus on boosting international tourism and hospitality partnerships during a meeting held at the historic Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai. In a post on X by 'India in Shanghai', the Consul General Pratik Mathur met senior Singapore […]

  • 3 arrested after HK$11.3 million in suspected illicit proceeds and cigarettes seized
    by Edith Lin on May 13, 2026

    Hong Kong customs has arrested three members of a local syndicate suspected of selling illicit cigarettes and laundering money, seizing about 2.2 million untaxed products and alleged criminal proceeds of HK$11.3 million (US$1.4 million). The Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that officers raided five residential flats a day earlier, arresting […]

  • Italian Open: Medvedev reaches quarterfinals; Luciano stuns Zverev
    on May 13, 2026

    Rome [Italy], May 13 (ANI): Russian star Danil Medvedev cruised to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Italian Open on Tuesday night. Medvedev, currently ranked world number nine, outclassed Thiago Tirante in his round of 16 match by 6-3, 6-2 in a one-sided manner. On the other hand, Luciano Darderi produced a shocker, saving four match points on his way to a […]

  • China urges Pakistan to step up Iran-US mediation: Chinese media
    on May 13, 2026

    Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): China has urged Pakistan to intensify its diplomatic mediation efforts in facilitating dialogue between Iran and the United States, particularly amid critical discussions surrounding the stability in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Chinese News Agency, Xinhua. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the […]

  • 2 U.S. families hope Trump can get their kin held in China released
    on May 13, 2026

    BEIJING, China: The families of two Americans who have been in prison in China for over 10 years are asking U.S. President Donald Trump to try to get them freed when he meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. The two prisoners are Dawn Michelle Hunt, a 54-year-old artist and former flight attendant from Chicago, and Nelson Wells Jr., a 52-year-old father […]

  • Sports Focus: How smart tech is reshaping China's sports landscape
    on May 13, 2026

    Digital technology is rapidly reshaping the landscape of sports in China amid the country's endeavor to build an efficient and open digital sports community by 2030.by sportswriter Liu YangFUZHOU, China, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Swimmers are adjusting their strokes with the help of underwater cameras and AI algorithms, humanoid robots are completing […]

  • Guy Bradley takes helm as Cathay chairman, Patrick Healy retires after 3 decades
    by Eric Jiang on May 13, 2026

    Guy Bradley has assumed the role of chairman of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, succeeding Patrick Healy, who will retire from the group after more than three decades of service. Bradley, 60, is also chairman of Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons (HK) and Swire Properties. He was appointed chairman of the […]

  • "Consensus is problematic": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli on Iran conflict's impact on BRICS FM Meeting
    on May 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Chinese Studies Expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, said that the ongoing Iran conflict is significantly affecting deliberations at the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, particularly efforts to build consensus ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit expected to be conducted in September. […]

  • Sensex, Nifty tumble soon after opening in Green amid downside risk to growth and upside to inflation
    on May 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Markets opened in green on Wednesday as the Indian equity benchmarks attempted a recovery following consecutive declines, but soon declined as the selling pressure continued. The BSE SENSEX opened at 74,809.68 points, up by 250.44 points or 0.34 per cent. Similarly, the NSE NIFTY 50 started at 23,460.20 points, gaining 80.65 […]

  • Xinhua Commentary: Why stable China-U.S. ties matter more than ever
    on May 13, 2026

    BEIJING, May 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China comes at a time of global turbulence and profound changes.Against such a backdrop, the world is looking to the summit to send a clear signal that China and the United States are capable of managing differences, expanding cooperation and maintaining global stability.From global […]

  • "Fundamentals of Japanese economy strong and resilient": Bessent praises Japan's economic resilience during Tokyo visit
    on May 13, 2026

    Tokyo [Japan], May 13 (ANI): US Secretary of the Treasury, Scott Bessent, on Wednesday, praised Japan's economic resilience and highlighted the importance of economic security during meetings with senior Japanese leaders on Tuesday as part of his Asia visit. The visit came ahead of US President Donald Trump's upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi […]

  • Canvas reaches deal with hackers to return data, including Hong Kong users
    by Leopold Chen on May 13, 2026

    Canvas, the education platform hit by a global data breach affecting 72,571 Hongkongers, has reached an agreement with the hackers to return all compromised data. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, has said it would hold a webinar for its leadership on Wednesday to provide details of the attack and discuss measures to “harden the system”. The […]

  • Feature: China's green transition experience helps Serbia build "green mines"
    on May 13, 2026

    By adhering to the sustainable concept of "mining with environmental care" over the past eight years, Serbia Zijin Copper Doo Bor has effectively improved the environmental quality of the Bor mining area.by Xinhua writers Zhang Xuan, Nemanja CabricBOR, Serbia, May 13 (Xinhua) -- In early May, beneath the towering white chimneys of the eastern Serbian mining […]

  • Trump slams report of Nvidia CEO not being part of his delegation for China visit; confirms Musk, Cook, Amon's presence
    on May 13, 2026

    Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said in a Truth Social post that NVIDIA President and CEO Jensen Huang was travelling aboard Air Force One to China alongside several top American business leaders, rejecting a report that claimed the Nvidia chief had not been invited.In a Truth Social Post, he said, 'CNBC incorrectly […]

  • ‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again
    by Lo Hoi-ying on May 13, 2026

    Residents of the only block left largely unscathed in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire have brought large suitcases, trolleys and cardboard boxes as they return home for a second time to collect their belongings. Homeowners on Wednesday also said they felt they had played a passive role and still had many questions about the government’s voluntary buy-back […]

  • Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices
    by Jeffie Lam,Leopold Chen on May 13, 2026

    Hong Kong will halve tolls for all commercial vehicles using public tunnels for two months from Sunday, in the government’s latest effort to ease business costs amid surging fuel prices driven by the war in the Middle East. Buses, goods vehicles, light buses and taxis registered with the Transport Department will benefit from the measure, while private […]

  • Interview: Chinese brands embody innovation, offer unique value for global markets, says Azerbaijani economist
    on May 13, 2026

    The strength of Chinese brands lies in their ability to introduce new technologies and products to international markets, which creates new opportunities for consumers, particularly in electronics and other advanced sectors.BAKU, May 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese brands have evolved from being known mainly for affordability to becoming synonymous with […]

  • CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-XILINGOL-XANADU SITE (CN)
    on May 13, 2026

    (260513) -- XILINGOL, May 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 11, 2026 shows a view of the site of Xanadu of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) in Xilingol, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Surrounded by the vast Jinlianchuan grassland, the relic site of Xanadu is located in Zhenglan Banner of Xilingol League, with the Shangdu […]

  • What Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip
    by Wynna Wong on May 13, 2026

    Hong Kong authorities have finally begun laying out details on how they plan to regulate ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Tada and Didi Chuxing, months after lawmakers passed the city’s first legal framework for the sector in October. Officials have provided more information on enforcement powers, penalties and licensing arrangements, although the key […]

  • Lychee industry takes root in south China's Hainan
    on May 13, 2026

    HAIKOU, May 13 (Xinhua) -- In Bincunshan of Qionghai City, south China's Hainan Province, lychee orchards are heavy with ripe and red fruit as the harvest season arrives.For villager Li Shiwu, the bustling harvest is a rewarding moment."This year's lychees are bigger and better colored, and they should fetch a good price," he said.Li, 54, is a lychee grower […]

  • CHINA-HUNAN-CHANGSHA-AFRICAN GOODS (CN)
    on May 13, 2026

    (260513) -- CHANGSHA, May 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An African goods market is pictured during the May Day holiday in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, May 1, 2026. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: China tariff cuts open new route for African goods via inland Hunan" (Photo by Deng Yilin/Xinhua)

  • The long letting go of China's wild horses
    on May 13, 2026

    URUMQI, May 13 (Xinhua) -- For years, Zhang Hefan came to know the horses through the habits that captivity exposed, from the foal that resisted every injection to the mare that did not survive a difficult birth, and the animals whose coats, markings and temperaments became as familiar to her as human faces.In the wind-scoured Gobi Desert of the Junggar […]

  • PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINA-XINJIANG-DEVELOPMENT-SEMINAR
    on May 13, 2026

    (260513) -- ISLAMABAD, May 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong speaks during a seminar titled "Xinjiang Socio-Economic Progress, Inter Ethnic Harmony and Emerging Opportunities, Unlocking New Horizons" in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, May 9, 2026. TO GO WITH "Xinjiang's economic development, prosperity exemplary worldwide: […]

  • China reveals four 'red lines' ahead of Trump visit
    on May 13, 2026

    Beijing said the US must not meddle in issues related to Taiwan and human rights, and must respect China's "development right" US President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, whom he described on Tuesday as "a friend" and "somebody that we get along with."

  • China reveals four red lines ahead of Trump visit
    on May 13, 2026

    Beijing said the US must not meddle in issues related to Taiwan and human rights, and must respect Chinas development rightUS President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, whom he described on Tuesday as "a friend" and "somebody that we get along with." Trump added that he plans to discuss the war involving Iran, a country the US and […]

  • Daryl Morey out as 76ers' head of basketball ops after 6 seasons
    on May 13, 2026

    (Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)The Philadelphia 76ers are parting ways with president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, they announced Tuesday.Former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers, now the president of sports for the Sixers' parent company, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, will lead the search for a new leader of […]

  • 'Virtual TREASON': Trump takes dig at media over Iran war coverage
    on May 13, 2026

    Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) sharply attacked the media for what he called news that reflected Iran as doing well. He reiterated the claims of the Iranian military being completely demolished, the country bereft of leaders and called it an 'economic disaster'. He made the latest slew of remarks in a […]

  • Hong Kong teens dive deep to safeguard global shipping lanes
    by Advertising partner on May 13, 2026

    [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A group of Grade 8 students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) has made waves on the global innovation stage, returning from the Conrad Challenge Global Innovation Summit in Houston with multiple top honours. The team captured the coveted Innovation Summit Power […]

  • Hong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’
    by Natalie Wong on May 13, 2026

    Hong Kong is expected to launch a public consultation in early June for its inaugural five-year plan to align with the national blueprint, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu set to present a preliminary framework and gather feedback from various industries through face-to-face sessions, according to sources. The South China Morning Post learned that the […]

  • Trump says US will win Iran war "peacefully or otherwise"
    on May 12, 2026

    Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) again claimed that the Iranian military has been decimated and that the US is going to win the war 'peacefully or otherwise'. He made the remarks while speaking to reporters ahead of his departure to China. When asked if he looks for an intervention by Chinese President Xi […]

  • White House confirms First Lady Melania Trump not travelling to China with US President
    on May 12, 2026

    By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): First Lady Melania Trump will not be accompanying US President Donald Trump to China during this visit, as per the White House. Trump, who departed for China a short while ago, is accompanied by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, […]

  • US President Donald Trump departs for China; Trade key agenda, likely to discuss Iran with Xi Jinping
    on May 12, 2026

    Maryland [US], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump departed for his high-stakes three-day visit to China on Tuesday (local time). The much-anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to feature discussions on several aspects of bilateral ties, with Trump indicating that trade would be a key topic on the […]

  • Trump-Xi Beijing summit: Revival of "G2" diplomacy amid Middle East quagmire and global anxiety
    on May 12, 2026

    Beijing [China], May 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Chinese capital on Wednesday for a high-stakes, two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, marking their first in-person dialogue six months after brokering a trade war truce.The summit, deferred from its original March date due to the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran, […]

  • Takeover of Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Central club postponed by 2 months
    by Denise Tsang on May 12, 2026

    The takeover of a prime venue at an exclusive Hong Kong sports club in Central has been postponed following opposition from some members, who have also called on management to scrap the plan entirely, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said that following a meeting involving members of the Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA), the […]

  • EGYPT-CAIRO-GLOBAL SOUTH MEDIA AND THINK TANK FORUM CHINESE-ARAB PARTNERSHIP CONFERENCE-OPENING
    on May 12, 2026

    (260512) -- CAIRO, May 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua presents Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general of the League of Arab States, with the Arabic edition of the book China's Governance Under Xi Jinping's Leadership at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo, Egypt, May 12, 2026. The Global South Media and Think […]

  • The war on Iran may become a turning point in the post-Cold War order
    on May 12, 2026

    The Strait of Hormuz crisis has changed the calculations of every major powerThe US and Israeli attack on Iran in February and their subsequent failure to achieve their objectives has already changed the strategic calculations of every major power. In some respects, it has also opened new opportunities for political dialogue. Seizing those opportunities […]

  • Chennedy Carter out to continue hot start when Aces host Sun
    on May 12, 2026

    (Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)Chennedy Carter followed up a career year in 2024 by playing internationally in 2025.Back in the WNBA, Carter will look to turn in another strong performance on Wednesday as the Las Vegas Aces visit the Connecticut Sun for the first of two games in three days in Uncasville, Conn.Signed to a contract last month, Carter […]

  • EGYPT-CAIRO-HONG TING FORUM
    on May 12, 2026

    (260512) -- CAIRO, May 12, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 11, 2026 shows a scene at the Hong Ting Forum in Cairo, Egypt. The Hong Ting Forum, themed "Cairo Dialogue: Building a China-Egypt Community with a Shared Future in the New Era," was held here on Monday, bringing together guests from the governments, think tanks, academia and business […]

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