China's ban on iPhone use by government workers was extended to local government entities last month, raising fears that Apple and its suppliers could be hit hard by rising Sino-US tension

The finding coincides with news that New York City has banned the Chinese social media app on government devices because of security concerns

Some China watchers say Xi's focus on security is scaring off the money Beijing is trying to attract. Others say the country is making a painful transition away from its debt-fuelled growth-at-all-costs policy

But the draft Cyberspace Administration of China rules also allow broad use for ‘national security’ purposes

A top security official said the Philippines never promised China it would remove the old warship on Ayungin shoal; Beijing's claim was a 'figment of its imagination'

The cyber attack revelation comes just weeks after a trip to Pyongyang by Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu

Analysts say a review by Congress of stock holdings in BlackRock funds could lead to a wider crackdown on US investment in China funds

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

Cybersecurity experts said the government-backed "Labyrinth Chollima” hackers squad was responsible for the digital cash theft attempt

Police discovered the ring when one gambler sought help saying “please help me, I am gambling on my mobile phone and my family is going to be ruined”

Chinese diplomat Wang said China and the EU should enhance mutual trust, deepen cooperation, and not encourage backpedalling, on 20th anniversary of their strategic partnership

Regulators say the measures will not apply to firms who don't intend to offer their generative AI services to the Chinese public to encourage development of the technology