The U.S. has denied China's claim its forces drove the USS Higgins from the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

China will stage a massive military parade next month in the heart of Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following the surrender of Japan, mobilising tens of thousands of people and showcasing never-seen-before weapons.

The bulk of announced overseas investment, 74%, was in battery factories, the report said. But it noted investment in assembly plants abroad was also “growing rapidly.”

China has invested heavily in robotics. The country is a leader in industrial robots per capita and has just hosted the first "World Humanoid Robot Games" in Beijing.

China will stage a massive military parade next month involving tens of thousands of people in the heart of Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following the surrender of Japan.

About 500 robot athletes from 16 countries competed in Beijing as the United States and China race against each other to shape the future of AI.

The Chinese jewellery brand dubbed ‘the Hermès of gold’ has gained traction with middle- and upper-class shoppers seeking homegrown luxury

China's industry ministry said on Tuesday it held a meeting with solar industry representatives, the second in two months, as it urged the sector to strengthen regulations, curb overcapacity and reduce extreme competition among firms.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the US is satisfied with the current tariff set up with China, a signal the Trump administration is looking to maintain calm with its economic rival before a trade truce expires in November.