
China’s Xi Jinping declares Beijing champion of new global AI order
Xi Jinping proposes a 29-country AI governance body at WAIC, conspicuously excluding blockchain and crypto, deepening the US-China tech divide.

Xi Jinping proposes a 29-country AI governance body at WAIC, conspicuously excluding blockchain and crypto, deepening the US-China tech divide.
Air China and its subsidiary, Shenzhen Airlines have placed separate orders for a collective 55 new aircraft on July 17, 2026. Deliveries are scheduled between 2029 and 2032. Air China Air China is the national flag carrier and one of the largest airlines in the People’s Republic of China, headquartered in Beijing. Air China operates a […]

Beijing's new consumption tax on solar cells and lithium batteries ends an 11-year exemption, driving stock rallies and reshaping energy markets that affect

Xi Jinping launches WAICO at the 2026 World AI Conference, challenging US tech dominance with open-source AI governance standards targeting the Global

China's Q2 2026 GDP growth of 4.3% missed Beijing's own target, and WSJ's Sternberg says the real number is likely lower. What it means for crypto

Beijing says the UK's nationalization of British Steel undermines Chinese investment confidence. Here's why the diplomatic fallout matters for crypto

Rising consumer defaults in China could stifle global commodity demand and strain international markets, impacting economic stability worldwide.

China's rising consumer defaults challenge economic stability, impacting global markets reliant on Chinese demand and complicating policy goals.

China's economic slowdown may prompt policy shifts, impacting global markets and risk assets depending on Beijing's stimulus approach.

China's economic slowdown may prompt stimulus, impacting global markets, commodities, and potentially increasing crypto capital inflows.
Coinbase reportedly accepts Chinese national IDs for verification even as Beijing's crypto ban stays in force.

Shein's Hong Kong IPO approval signals a shift in Beijing's stance on offshore listings, impacting global investor sentiment and market dynamics.
Chinese officials said a light aircraft that crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing was caused by the…

Tighter AI model access could hinder global collaboration, escalate tech rivalry, and complicate decentralized AI and crypto project operations.

The lawsuit underscores the risks market makers face from insider trading, highlighting potential regulatory and legal repercussions globally.

Beijing's first rules targeting emotional AI are forcing the country's biggest apps to shut down custom agents.
Authorities have confirmed the identity of the pilot who collided with the China International Trust and Investment Corporation (CITIC) Tower in Beijing Friday June 26. The Chaoyang district government has told reporters that the pilot was a 66-year-old man with the surname Liu, who held a private pilot license. They have also stated that the […]
On this week’s episode of AvTalk, a pair of powerful earthquakes cause widespread damage and significant loss of life in Venezuela. We look at how aid is reaching the country and the impacts on commercial aviation. A low pass at Horseshoe Bay by a 777 is under investigation by the FAA. After a small aircraft crashed into the tallest tower in Beijing late last week, Chinese authorities are implementing further restrictions on general aviation flights in the country. An Electra Airways A320 operating from Warsaw to Tel Aviv on behalf of LOT accidentally squawked 7500 — signaling unlawful interference on the flight deck. Helpful links for this week’s episode * 777 low pass video and data * Accidental squawk 7500 Please check back soon for a transcript of this episode.

The World Bank's lending cap to China may shift focus and resources to more needy regions, impacting global development finance dynamics.

China has reportedly grounded general aviation nationwide after a small plane crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, leaving the sector in limbo