An enormous population has long been a foundational way for China to project its strength. But anxiety about managing so many mouths has always loomed.

China's trade with North Korea in 2025 rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, customs data showed on Tuesday, as ties between the two countries improved after Kim Jong Un's visit to Beijing.

I N A CHAOTIC world, China did the predictable thing. Its economy met the official growth target for 2025, according to figures released on January 19th, just as it had the year before and the year before that.

China's stock market rally is drawing closer regulatory scrutiny after trading activity surged to unprecedented levels.

China faces a shrinking population and record-low birth rates, challenging economic growth and straining pensions and healthcare.

When thinking about China’s recent history, Mr Xi thus offers a clear dividing line. The country’s modern development was kickstarted by Deng Xiaoping and his policy of “reform and opening up”, launched in 1978.

China foreign ministry on Monday called on the European Union not to hurt enterprises' confidence in investing there following an FT report of a move to phase-out Chinese suppliers from key EU infrastructure.