Customs data on Tuesday showed imports dropped 12.4% in July year-on-year, while exports were down 14.5% amid weak demand both at home and abroad
Chinese vessels fired water cannons at Filipino ships resupplying a vessel moored on a disputed Spratlys reef, spurring anger in Manila and condemnation from the US, EU and other allies
Two sources said briefings were expected on Monday, with the announcement on Tuesday, while a former official said the US should be prepared for retaliation by Beijing
US Navy destroyers were dispatched to Alaskan waters on Saturday after the "unprecedented" arrival of 11 Russian and Chinese warships "doing freedom of navigation" operations
The US has imposed restrictions on Beijing’s access to semiconductor technology while a congressional committee is scrutinising trade deals
Analysts say a review by Congress of stock holdings in BlackRock funds could lead to a wider crackdown on US investment in China funds
China's Ministry of State Security has encouraged citizens to join its counter-espionage work, offering rewards for information
The move will put neighbouring and Western businesses on high alert amid worries normal commercial activities could be viewed as suspicious
A spokesperson for China’s Defence ministry said the US must stop all forms of “military collusion” with Taiwan, saying Taiwan is a core Chinese interest that must not be crossed.
The commerce ministry said the restrictions will include some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems
China has repeatedly denied sending military equipment to Russia since Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022
Analysts say Beijing is working to match the US’s global maritime power and find a way to sidestep western sanctions