Philippines confident Trump will uphold sea patrols vs China

Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war

Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weapons

ABC News - 5d

Strangers mock my moves. How can I regain confidence on the dancefloor? | Leading questions

Dancing in the dark can restore a sense of fun in your body without anyone watching, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . You’re never too awkward or sober to start. Read more ...

The Guardian - 4d

'I'm just different': Travis Hunter confident he can be NFL's first true two-way player in 70 years

Hunter starred at WR and CB in college

CBS Sports - 4d

LSU's Flau'jae Johnson instilling confidence into 'unstoppable' Tigers while balancing burgeoning rap career

Johnson's energy and joy has helped make LSU a force in the SEC this season

CBS Sports - 4d

Cavaliers' comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs

With Celtics fans in a frenzy throughout TD Garden after the Boston Celtics blitzed to a 25-3 lead over the Cavaliers in the final matchup of Eastern Conference frontrunners, Cleveland star Donovan ...

ABC News - 2d

Why Lamont Roach Jr. is brimming with confidence ahead of Gervonta Davis showdown that matches amateur rivals

Roach believes he has something up his sleeve on Saturday night thanks to the pair's history

CBS Sports - 2d

Cocky or confident? Why Bret Bielema should be bullish about Illinois' College Football Playoff chances

History says Illinois is due to regress in 2025, but that's not the vibe around the program

CBS Sports - 5h

China’s record-breaking blockbuster buoyed by patriotic viewers

‘Ne Zha 2’ rakes in $1.7bn with help from companies organising group outings and repeat viewings

Financial Times - Feb. 21

This ETF provider thinks it's time to rethink investing in China

Investors may want to reduce their exposure to the world's largest emerging market.

CNBC - Feb. 22

China government spending on citizens lags economic peers

Relatively low expenditure that directly supports individual consumption could undermine growth efforts

Financial Times - Feb. 23

China struggles to master high-end machine tools

Beijing’s push for self-reliance on strategically vital technology falls victim to incumbent competition and shifting priorities

Financial Times - 6d

US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance

Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...

The Hill - 6d

Starbucks is struggling to grow sales in China. Here's why

Starbucks is facing competition from lower priced alternatives while the Chinese consumer is under increased economic pressure.

CNBC - 5d

DeepSeek spreads across China with Beijing’s backing

AI start-up’s models are being rapidly adopted by state-owned enterprises, hospitals and local governments

Financial Times - 4d

TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’

The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial Times

Financial Times - 4d

China tariffs set to take effect in March

Additional tariffs on China are expected to take place in March as President Trump insists on businesses making products in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 4d

Mercedes-Benz plans workforce cuts in China by 2027

Yahoo News - 4d

China’s partnership with Russia needs to have limits

As Moscow’s top trading partner, Beijing wields substantial economic leverage over the Kremlin

Financial Times - 3d

Thailand Deports Dozens of Uyghurs to China Despite Pleas

Rights groups criticized the Thai government for sending the Uyghurs, a persecuted Muslim minority, back to China, where they face the risk of torture and imprisonment.

The New York Times - 3d

China’s tech minister removed from office

Jin Zhuanglong had been missing from public view for 2 months, FT review shows

Financial Times - 3d

What to watch for at China's major political event this week

China’s annual major political event gets underway this week, bringing together the nation’s top leaders and thousands of provincial leaders to endorse decisions already made by the all-powerful ...

NBC News - 14h

What to watch for at China’s major political event this week

China’s annual major political event gets underway this week to endorse decisions already made by the all-powerful Chinese Communist Party

ABC News - 14h

USWNT to face China in pair of April friendlies

The United States women's national team will face China in a pair of games this spring as head coach Emma Hayes continues to evaluate players who will help her squad on the road toward the 2027 ...

ESPN - 4h

UCL draw: Liverpool vs PSG; Madrid vs Atlético

Liverpool have been drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League round of 16, while holders Real Madrid face local rivals Atlético Madrid.

ESPN - Feb. 22

UBS vs the Swiss regulation drive

Bank now finds itself confronted by the prospect of tougher rules than global competitors

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Investor sentiment vs consumer sentiment

And the flatlining stock market

Financial Times - 6d

IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan

The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan

ABC News - Feb. 20

Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects

Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.

CNBC - Feb. 20

China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of artificial intelligence, e-commerce

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in China

ABC News - Feb. 20

China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting

The absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio hung over the year’s first high-level meeting of the world’s largest economies, with diplomats fretting over turbulent times.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls

Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteries

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "unusual".

BBC News - Feb. 21

Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.

CBS News - Feb. 21

On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring. Standing under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

Is Xi’s Sudden Embrace of Business for Real? China Is Left Guessing.

The uncertain reaction to Xi Jinping’s display of warmth made sense: Executives are eager for a reset after years in the cold but ever wary of meddling.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

Report from New Zealand navy personnel comes a day after similar drill forced multiple airlines to change flight paths between Australia and New Zealand. Get our breaking news email , free app ...