14 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Rare earths, circuits lead China's exports growth amid global AI demand
China's trade in goods posted double-digit growth in September. In yuan terms, exports grew nearly 30 percent, while imports jumped 25 percent.
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14 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
China's foreign trade up 18.8 percent in first three quarters
China's foreign trade in goods reached more than 39.9 trillion yuan in the first three quarters of this year, up 18.8 percent year on year.
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14 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
UN reports worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen
The United Nations has warned that escalating hostilities and displacement in Yemen are worsening food shortages and health risks.
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13 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
OPEC cuts 2026 global oil demand growth forecast
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has lowered its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2026 to 200,000 barrels per day, down from 400,000 barrels per day projected in September.
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13 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
China approves Visa subsidiary application to establish bank card clearing institution
China's central bank has approved an application from a subsidiary of Visa to set up a bank card clearing institution in the country, putting Visa a step closer to providing clearing services and issuing bank cards denominated in RMB.
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13 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Suspect arrested after stabbing at discount outlet in South Korea
A suspect is under arrest after a stabbing at a discount outlet in Incheon, South Korea, which has left eight customers injured.
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13 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
IMF raises 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent
The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up from the three percent projected in July. The IMF says a boom in artificial intelligence investment is helping offset the impact of the Middle East conflict.
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13 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Chinese automakers step up presence at Paris Motor Show
The 91st Paris Motor Show has opened in the French capital, with a record 25 Chinese automotive brands showcasing their latest models and technologies. Electric vehicles and intelligent driving are among the key highlights.
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12 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Shanghai wins first WIPO City of Innovation award
Shanghai has been named a winner of the first World Intellectual Property Organization City of Innovation award, alongside Liverpool in Britain and Charleroi in Belgium. The award recognizes cities for their pledges to promote innovation and creativity.
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12 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Wang Manyu regains ITTF world No.1 ranking
Chinese paddler Wang Manyu has returned to the top of the women's singles world rankings of the International Table Tennis Federation, after she defended her title at this year's WTT China Smash in Beijing.
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12 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
China's NEV share of new car sales climbs to record 61.6 percent in September
New energy vehicles accounted for a record 61.6 percent of China's monthly new car sales in September. The share through the first three quarters rose to 53.6 percent.
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12 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Redeveloped Huanggang Port begins operation in Shenzhen
The redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen has begun operation, enhancing cross-border travel between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The 24-hour passenger land boundary control point features a new clearance model that combines collaborative inspection and joint clearance.
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11 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Houthis claim missile and drone attacks on Saudi airports, energy facilities
Yemen's Houthi group says it has carried out four missile and drone operations targeting two Saudi airports and two energy facilities operated by Saudi Aramco over the past 24 hours.
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11 Oct 2026 · 5 minNew
Zheng Qinwen becomes first local champion at China Open
Zheng Qinwen defeated French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in straight sets to win the China Open. It makes her the tournament's first-ever local champion.
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11 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Hurricane Isaias kills at least 4, leaves more than 700,000 without power
Hurricane Isaias also left more than 700,000 residents in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi without power before weakening.
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11 Oct 2026 · 5 min
12 killed, 309 injured in attack on Riyadh int'l airport: Saudi aviation authority
The Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation says an attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has killed 12 people and injured over 300 others. There have been no reports of casualties among Chinese nationals.
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10 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Panama declares state of emergency after powerful quake
Panama has declared a state of emergency to coordinate relief efforts and assist communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the country on Friday.
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10 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Zheng Qinwen becomes first-ever Chinese finalist at China Open
Zheng Qinwen is into the China Open final after defeating Elise Mertens in straight sets. She will take on French Open champion Mierra Andreeva for the title.
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10 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China, EU believe sound trade ties are mutually beneficial: ministry official
China says the outcomes from the second meeting under the China-EU trade and investment consultations show both sides have the willingness to properly handle differences through dialogue.
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10 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China to continue to ensure a more solid, optimized, reliable social security sector: official
Chinese officials say the country will take further steps to ensure that the social security sector is more solid, optimized and reliable.
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9 Oct 2026 · 5 min
7.2-magnitude quake hits Panama, no Chinese casualties reported
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Panama, with tremors felt in the capital. No casualties have been reported among staff of Chinese companies and organization or members of the local Chinese community.
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9 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Zheng Qinwen matches personal best at China Open after reaching semis
Zheng Qinwen has reached the semifinals with a straight sets win over Elina Svitolina. The Chinese Olympic champion has now equaled her best result at the China Open.
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9 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China, EU to continue discussions of lower tariffs
China and the European Union have reiterated that they will properly handle differences under World Trade Organization rules, and remain committed to stabilizing bilateral trade relations. China and the EU reached a list of outcomes covering trade and investment balances, export controls, intellectual property rights, and the WTO reform.
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9 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China records 826 million domestic trips during National Day holiday: ministry
More people favored revolution-theme tours, and sports activities such as local football and basketball. Nearly three million tourists arrived in China from overseas, an increase of 6.5 percent.
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9 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China-Laos Railway handles over 100 billion yuan in cross-border trade
The China-Laos Railway has handled more than 20.7 million metric tons of import and export goods since opening in 2021. The total value of these goods has exceeded 100 billion yuan.
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9 Oct 2026 · 5 min
WTO sharply raises 2026 goods trade growth forecast
The World Trade Organization has sharply raised its 2026 goods trade growth forecast to 3.9 percent, up from 1.9 percent projected in March, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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8 Oct 2026 · 5 min
Iran, Russia discuss strengthening economic cooperation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. During a meeting in Turkmenistan, the two leaders called for closer cooperation in energy, agriculture, transport and trade.
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8 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China has no intention to gain trade advantages by depreciating exchange rate: central bank
China's central bank says the country has neither need nor intention to gain advantages in trade by depreciating its exchange rate, and that it has never engaged in competitive currency devaluation.
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8 Oct 2026 · 5 min
2.14 billion cross-regional trips made during the National Day holiday
China recorded more than 2.1 billion cross-regional passenger trips nationwide during the National Day holiday from October 1st to 7th, averaging over 300 million trips per day, up 0.6 percent.
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8 Oct 2026 · 5 min
China's railways see record holiday passenger trips
China's railways handled more than 152 million passenger trips during the seven-day National Day holiday, with several indicators reaching record highs.
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