While the planned diplomatic exchanges are aimed, in part, at restoring ties, Xi is also said to be hoping they will slow down Washington’s trade and tech war targeting Beijing

In a filing to Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Evergrande said it had been told by authorities that Hui "has been subject to mandatory measures" due to suspicion of unspecified crimes

US State Department report says Beijing has used covert purchases of foreign news outlets, plus sponsorships and data harvesting to generate more pro-China coverage

The pledge comes amid Chinese president Xi Jinping's increased focus on national security risks within the party, government, and large industries

Leader Kim Jong Un makes nuclear weapons part of his country's constitution, says he will speed up production of nukes to deter what he said were 'US provocations'

Trading in Evergrande shares and those of its property services and EV units was suspended on Thursday, while officials continue to investigate if staff at two divisions acted illegally

The extension would mark an end to business uncertainty for South Korea’s Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix who have invested billions in their chip fabs in China

New regulations are causing consternation that publishing apps in the world's second largest economy is set to become very difficult

Japanese carmaker will withdraw from its joint venture with state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group, as sales have been sluggish because of the rising popularity of EVs

Top panel maker is looking to invest $400-600 million in a third plant on 25 hectares of industrial land, with production starting in 2025

Shares of embattled developer plunged 19% in afternoon trading in Hong Kong after a report police were monitoring the activities of the group's founder, amid fear the group faces liquidation

Diplomats from North Asian states discuss holding three-way talks later this year, as China grows wary of warming ties between its neighbours, plus their closer bond to the US