# China
Latest news and articles about China
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Hello, Veteran: Beijing Reaffirms an Everlasting 'Soldier Spirit'
A state military outlet in Beijing published a tribute to veterans emphasizing an enduring "soldier spirit," part of a wider effort to shape public memory and manage civil‑military relations. The piece is symbolic of Beijing’s dual strategy to maintain morale and integrate veterans into a patriotic narrative while signaling cohesion to domestic and international audiences.
On the Eastern Seaboard, China’s Frontline Troops Send a Stark Message of Readiness
A reporter's on-the-ground account from China's eastern coast highlights intensive, joint frontline readiness intended as both practical defence preparation and political deterrence. The story underscores how routine drills and heightened operational tempo raise the stakes for miscalculation in a crowded maritime theatre.
Saluting the Unfading Soldier: China’s Public Tribute to Veteran Service and Its Political Signal
A short tribute to veterans on a Chinese military website underscores Beijing’s continued use of public homage to shape civil-military relations. Beyond praise, such messaging supports recruitment, soothes potential grievances and reinforces the Party’s claim to care for those who serve as China modernizes its armed forces.
Slovak Lawmaker Criticises Japan’s Takaichi as Threatening One‑China Consensus and Regional Stability
Michal Bartek, vice‑chair of Slovakia’s parliamentary Defence and Security Committee, condemned remarks by Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi as irresponsible and dangerous for challenging the One China principle. He warned that confrontational rhetoric risks destabilising East Asia and reflects Tokyo’s growing alignment with Washington at the expense of regional and economic interests.
Condolence and Coercion: China’s Rescue Diplomacy Amid Rising South China Sea Tensions
China’s condolence to the Philippines after a fatal ferry sinking highlights a broader pattern of simultaneous humanitarian outreach and military assertiveness in the South China Sea. Incidents of rescue and reproach reveal deep distrust between Beijing and Manila, with implications for regional stability amid US–China competition.
Across the Snowline: Chinese Border Guards Patrol Xinjiang by Sled and Boot
State media imagery this week showed Chinese border troops in Xinjiang conducting snowbound patrols using motor sleds and foot patrols. The operations highlight Beijing’s efforts to sustain presence and mobility across harsh frontier terrain as part of broader border-security and readiness priorities.
China’s ‘Western Brain Valley’: Chengdu’s Push to Turn AI‑Neuroscience Research into Real‑World Products
CCTV’s Focus Interview highlighted Chengdu’s “Western Brain Valley,” an initiative to combine artificial intelligence and brain science to accelerate application of neuroscience breakthroughs. The project exemplifies China’s shift from basic research to rapid industrialisation of sensitive technologies, raising opportunities in healthcare and human‑machine interaction alongside regulatory, privacy and geopolitical challenges.
Silver’s 36% Flash Crash and a Nation on the Move: Markets Rattle as China Begins Spring Festival Travel
A dramatic intraday collapse in silver—down as much as 36%—and steep falls in gold rattled markets as China launched its Spring Festival travel season. The Shanghai Gold Exchange moved to tighten margin and price‑limit rules, while authorities and firms rolled out transport, social and marketing measures to stabilise movement and capture consumers during the holiday.
China’s EV Financing War Ripples Through Used‑Car Market, Pummelling Resale Values and Dealers’ Margins
Tesla’s January 2026 push of 5‑year 0% and 7‑year low‑interest purchase plans has spurred competitors to extend similar financing, making new EV purchases cheaper per month and prompting buyers to favour new cars. That shift has weakened demand for secondhand electric cars, forced dealers to cut prices or offer short-term interest‑free loans, and highlighted structural risks to EV residual values driven by rapid technological obsolescence and battery concerns.
China’s Land-Sale Boom Collapses: Local Governments Face a Trillion‑Dollar Shortfall as Property Slump Deepens
China’s local governments saw land‑sale revenues fall for a fourth straight year in 2025, dropping to about ¥4.15 trillion and roughly halving since the 2021 peak. The slump has tightened municipal budgets, increased debt pressure and cut land‑related spending, prompting proposals for central fiscal backstops and targeted measures to stabilise the housing market in 2026.
Gold and Silver Plunge Sparks Market-Wide Shock as Exchanges Tighten Controls
A dramatic sell-off on February 2 sent gold and silver tumbling and forced exchanges in China and abroad to raise margins and restrict trading. Regulators cited abusive trading and liquidity risks, while analysts warn the move reflects sentiment-driven flows and policy-related uncertainty rather than purely fundamentals.
China’s “Snack Ambushers”: Mall Nut Shops Charge Premiums for Experience, Not Always Freshness
Popular mall-based nut chains in China have been selling ordinary snacks at premium prices by packaging them as high-end, freshly roasted products and leveraging mall footfall and influencer marketing. Rising customer complaints about high bills and questions about the authenticity of “same-day roasting” have slowed expansion and exposed risks to the brands’ pricing logic.