Factory and export data raises pressure on policymakers keen to boost an economy struggling amid subdued global demand and persistent property weakness

Recent data shows that China is supplying computer chips, micro-circuits and similar items estimated at around $500 million a month, as well as huge purchases of Russian oil and gas

The updated law, which bans the transfer of any information deemed linked to national security, comes after raids on three foreign firms that have rocked the business community in China

Beijing has been pushing hard for the yuan to be used over the US dollar to settle cross-border trades but its use in global finance remains low

The probe suggests other companies or industries could be singled out by Beijing based on unclear suspicions, AmCham China said

The development comes amid political and regulatory uncertainties in China that have pushed foreign businesses to move out of the country

A leaked US document shared online recently says China is looking to create cyber weapons to "hijack" enemy satellites, but the US is also developing defensive and offensive space weapons

The “top secret project” is aimed at realising Beijing’s ambitions of becoming self-reliant in critical semiconductor technology

Washington has asked Seoul to encourage Samsung and SK Hynix to hold back from boosting China sales if Micron is banned as a result of an ongoing investigation

Ford-brand sales were down in China in the first quarter and chief executive Jim Farley said the country’s domestic brands were getting it right

Dutch lithography giant ASML and the California-based Lam Research say strong demand for less-advanced chips, like those used in EVs, show China will still be a key customer this year

Treasury Secretary says the US seeks "constructive and fair" economic ties with China and urges cooperation on global debt crises, climate change and ending the war in Ukraine