Congress passes $900B defense bill targeting China with new investment restrictions, military technology bans, and 4% pay raise for troops nationwide.

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said on Tuesday that it observed new facilities on China’s so-called big-three island outposts in the Spratly Islands: Fiery Cross Reef, Mischief Reef and Subi Reef.

French President Emmanuel Macron said he had threatened Beijing with tariffs during his state visit to China if there was no action taken to reduce the country's ever-widening trade deficit with the European Union.

President Donald Trump unveiled a national security plan declaring the "era of mass migration is over" while targeting China as central threat.

China’s central bank added to its gold reserves for a 13th straight month, according to data released on Sunday.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul heads to China on Monday for his first visit as Berlin toughens its stance on Beijing over trade disputes and geopolitical conflicts, in line with European partners.

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis.

No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory in early December, China's defence ministry said late on Saturday. The exercises were not targeted at any third party or in response to any current international situations,

The Japanese entertainment industry has become increasingly reliant on China in recent years. China is the world’s second-largest market for anime, with fantasy films like “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle,” which was released last month, rising to the top of the Chinese box office.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said while China is complying with the terms of the bilateral trade agreements with the US, Washington is still constantly monitoring Beijing’s commitment to the subject.