Data is becoming as important as land or labor in China, potentially giving the country a leg up in its AI rivalry with With its artificial intelligence industry nearing

Beijing is said to be moving to clarify ambiguities in new tax rules on offshore trusts after the policy sowed confusion among wealthy Chinese and advisors.

BEIJING, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The densely populated Chinese capital of Beijing braced for the expected onset of more than one-third of its annual rainfall over 24 hours starting late on Tuesday as moisture from Typhoon Dolphin to the south converged with cool air over northern China.

AGI Bar in Beijing’s Zhongguancun district serves as a unique meeting place for AI developers, investors and students, blending the tech atmosphere with social interaction amid China’s AI boom and hosting events for leading AI labs and tech firms.

Zhi Wei Zhang from Pinpoint Asset Management Beijing is cautious about yuan appreciation as it doesn't want to hurt a main growth pillar in light of weak domestic demand, while it is also looking to keep the currency as a potential negotiating tool with the U.

China buys more than 80% of Iran's shipped oil, making Beijing the key buyer in Tehran's oil trade.

China is boosting domestic oil and gas output and pipeline capacity as it works toward energy self-sufficiency by 2030.

People watch robots performing rope jumping during the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 20, 2026. The conference, which runs from Wednesday through Sunday, has drawn more than 300 exhibitors from 26 countries,