A spokesperson for China’s Defence ministry said the US must stop all forms of “military collusion” with Taiwan, saying Taiwan is a core Chinese interest that must not be crossed.

The commerce ministry said the restrictions will include some drone engines, lasers, communication equipment and anti-drone systems

China has repeatedly denied sending military equipment to Russia since Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022

Analysts say Beijing is working to match the US’s global maritime power and find a way to sidestep western sanctions

The US commerce secretary said the rules "will deny some revenue to American companies but we think it's worth it”

There has been a huge jump in the assets of emerging market mutual funds and exchange traded funds that exclude China, as US and European investors turn wary of exposure to the Asian giant

Passed by an overwhelming majority in the senate, the bill will need the backing of the US House of Representatives and President Joe Biden before it can become law

The new governor of the People's Bank of China has been described by some as a hawkish and capable technocrat experienced in crisis management

Chinese manufacturers are selling vast quantities of "non-lethal, but militarily useful equipment to Russia", such as drones, body armour and helmets, customs data shows

Republican politicians say the Michigan factory deal with the world's largest battery maker puts Ford in a vulnerable position

Beijing says foreign minister Qin Gang is absent for undisclosed health reasons but the mystery threatens to unsettle efforts to rebuild relations with the West

Ambassador Xie Feng told the Aspen Security Forum that China did not want a trade or tech war but would definitely respond if the United States imposes more restrictions on its chip sector