NEWS / the week of Oct 10-17, 2025
Current news about China and the Chinese people
NOTE: The news reports below are not in chronological order. There is often a time lag in their reaching the US and in gaining our attention. These reports reflect the opinions of a variety of news sources.
🛰️ International Relations and Economic Tensions
China expels two top military leaders from Communist Party in anti-corruption purge / October 17, 2025
Two top Chinese military leaders have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on corruption charges, the country's defense ministry said on Friday, the most senior officers to be purged in an anti-graft drive that began in 2023.
Trump wanted a trade deal. Xi opened a new front instead / Oct 11, 2025
Beijing's expanded rare earth export controls escalate economic rivalry with the U.S., fusing trade with national security risks and threatening months of stabilization efforts.
With Tariff Threat and Trade Controls, China and U.S. Renew Game of Chicken / Oct 15, 2025
Xi's push for strength ahead of a key Communist Party meeting explains Beijing's rare earth controls, amid U.S. blacklisting of Chinese firms.
Top Generals Among Nine Expelled in Major Military Corruption Crackdown / Oct 17, 2025
He Weidong, a vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, and Miao Hua, a fellow CMC member, are among nine senior officers kicked out of the Communist Party and stripped of their rank for serious crimes involving “especially huge” sums.
China makes significant, far-reaching contributions to women's empowerment worldwide / Oct 13, 2025
Through livelihood projects, capacity-building programs and active participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations, China has worked to help foster an enabling international environment for women's development.
🎓 Social and Cultural News on Chinese People
Hangzhou's ArtInno Town emerges as cultural, creative powerhouse / Oct 17, 2025
ArtInno Town, adjacent to Phoenix Mountain and Tongjian Lake in Xihu district, Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, has emerged as a vibrant cultural and creative hub exemplifying the dynamism of the country's private economy.
Hainan's aircraft repair hub soars as magnet for global airlines / October 17, 2025
Even in October, the tropical heat lingers over Hainan, China's southernmost province. Near Haikou Meilan International Airport, the vast hangar of an aircraft maintenance base buzzes with activity.
Hundreds of trekkers escape from blizzard-struck Everest / Oct 16, 2025
Hundreds of trekkers stranded by a blizzard near the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet have been guided to safety by rescuers, Chinese state media reported, as unusually heavy snow and rainfall pummelled the Himalayas.
China's AI toy market booms as 'smart companions' gain popularity / Oct 16, 2025
AI toys represent a new product category that merges advanced technologies with traditional playthings, said Feng Huiyuan, co-founder of a company in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province.
Energy Insider: China Aims to Double EV Charging Capacity by 2027 / Oct 17, 2025
China announces its first pilot projects for the hydrogen energy industry, report says Earth has crossed first major climate tipping point.
A new China tech visa has caught India's attention - now locals aren't happy / October 15, 2025
China's aim to attract global talent comes as the US is making it harder to bring in foreign workers.
Alibaba confident AI tools will drive sales and empower Singles’ Day shoppers / October 17, 2025
Company expects AI use in search and recommendation engines to have a direct impact on sales during the world’s largest shopping festival.
⛪ Religious Landscape
China arrested 30 Christians. Some fear it's the start of a bigger crackdown / October 15, 2025
Activists say the unprecedented round-up could be the beginning of a wider crackdown on China's underground churches.