The poll of NATO member states showed median approval of China’s leadership rising and that of Washington falling in 2025.

China and Canada signed six initial cooperation agreements on Thursday during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Beijing, covering areas including energy, crime, culture, forestry and food safety.

China’s AI hardware market, spanning both consumer products and industrial robotics, is forecast to grow by 18% annually through 2030, from a sizable $153 billion in 2025, according to market research firm Beijing Runto Technology. This includes devices like home appliances and wearable gadgets but excludes smartphones and cars.

China Central Television reported that CNS Linfen, a new variant of the Type 054A frigate with a more powerful naval gun and expanded aviation facilities for helicopters, has been commissioned into service with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy.

China’s surplus reached $1.19 trillion last year, a 20 percent increase from 2024, as Beijing kept the currency weak and pursued self-reliance to replace imports.

China has reportedly banned cybersecurity software from major U.S. and Israeli firms including VMware, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike, citing national security concerns.

By Kevin Yao BEIJING, Jan 15 (Reuters) - China’s economic growth is likely to slow to 4.5% in 2026 and maintain the same pace in 2027, a Reuters poll showed, piling pressure for more stimulus as policymakers look to address deep structural vulnerabilities to underpin the nation's longer-term health.