China, [h] officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), [i] is a country in East Asia. It is the second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, representing 17% of the …

4 days ago · China, the largest of all Asian countries, occupies nearly the entire East Asian landmass and covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth, making it almost as large as the …

Get all the latest news, live updates and content about China from across the BBC.

View the latest China news and videos, including politics, travel and business headlines.

11 hours ago · China has reached a temporary truce with the U.S. on trade. The world's second-biggest economy reported a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025.

Stay informed on the latest coverage on China with AP News.

China (Traditional Chinese: 中國; Simplified Chinese: 中国; Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó; Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongguó) is a cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia. It is one of the world's …

20 hours ago · Rebalancing and unleashing the power of market forces Indeed, China’s policymakers recognize these challenges and are taking steps to address them. They adopted a more …

Jan 13, 2026 · China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now. Iran’s Hormuz blockade is its most powerful card against Trump and Israel. It won’t back down easily. …

The U.S. intelligence community says China has no fixed timeline to invade Taiwan and is not planning action by 2027, marking a shift from prior warnings.