China

‘Zootopia 2’ surpasses ‘Avengers Endgame’ record in China, eyes $525 million global run

Disney’s “Zootopia 2” has broken a major box-office record in China, overtaking the single-day earnings benchmark previously held by “Avengers: Endgame”. The animated sequel earned $104 million from ticket sales in just one day, marking the strongest opening for a US film in the market since 2021, according to Deadline.

China to crack down on virtual currency

China’s central bank reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities involving stablecoins.

AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers / China shatter Bangladesh’s dream

Bangladesh’s dream of qualifying for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup finals ended in disappointment as the boys in red and green suffered a 4-0 defeat to favourites China in their final Group A match -- a loss made heavier by two gifted goals.

Under-17s eye Asian Cup finals after 19 years

Bangladesh have set their sights on reaching the finals of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup as the qualifying rounds kick off across seven venues on November 22, with the boys in red and green placed in a challenging Group A in China.

The China pivot for our students deserves a deeper look

The rise of international students in China tells a lot about the changing educational landscape.

Charting a new blueprint for shared opportunities

On October 23, 2025, the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded successfully in Beijing. The meeting reviewed and adopted the "Recommendations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China for Formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development," which lays out a grand blueprint for China's development from 2026 to 2030.

Rare earth elements are the new drivers of global power

Whoever controls them gains not only industrial advantage but diplomatic and economic influence.

#Perspective / China just changed the rules for influencers — the world’s watching

China now requires influencers discussing professional topics like medicine, law, or finance to hold verified qualifications, aiming to curb misinformation and boost credibility. This move signals a global shift toward credentialed, transparent, and responsible content creation, influencing markets like Bangladesh.

China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming

Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did -- not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.

November 1, 2025
November 1, 2025

Rare earth elements are the new drivers of global power

Whoever controls them gains not only industrial advantage but diplomatic and economic influence.

October 30, 2025
October 30, 2025

China just changed the rules for influencers — the world’s watching

China now requires influencers discussing professional topics like medicine, law, or finance to hold verified qualifications, aiming to curb misinformation and boost credibility. This move signals a global shift toward credentialed, transparent, and responsible content creation, influencing markets like Bangladesh.

October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025

China dreams of football glory at last... in gaming

Zhao Yitang had always dreamed of playing football for China and this summer he finally did -- not in boots on a pitch, but on a smartphone.

October 25, 2025
October 25, 2025

US, China start trade talks in Kuala Lumpur

The world's two biggest economies are seeking to avoid further escalating a damaging tit-for-tat tariff war

October 20, 2025
October 20, 2025

China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand

Gross domestic product in the July-September quarter expanded 4.8 percent year-on-year

September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025

BFF Academy team into quarterfinals in China

BFF Academy U-17 football team suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wuhan China U-17 side in their third and final group match of 2nd Tianyu Liufang Cup in Lijiang, China on Tuesday.

August 24, 2025
August 24, 2025

China unveils plan to build 610 sq km solar farm

China has unveiled plans to build what it says will become the world’s largest solar farm, a sprawling facility high on the Tibetan plateau covering 610 square kilometres - about the size of Chicago. Once fully complete, the project will host more than 7 million solar panels and generate enough electricity to power 5 million households, according to a recent report by Associated Press.

August 18, 2025
August 18, 2025

How China rewired global power at the Changsha summit

This gathering marks the forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)’s shift from talk to the engine of South-South solidarity.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

This $5,900 humanoid robot can do cartwheels

Chinese robotics company Unitree has recently unveiled its R1 humanoid robot - a $5,900 machine that moves with startling agility. Standing 4 feet tall and weighing 55 pounds, the robot can perform cartwheels, hand-walking, punching combinations, and even downhill sprints - capabilities normally seen in robots costing many times more.

July 10, 2025
July 10, 2025

Jamaat team heads to China tomorrow

A high-level delegation from Jamaat-e-Islami, led by its Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, is set to begin a five-day visit to China tomorrow at the invitation of the Chinese government.