China’s economic data improves in August, suggesting downturn in growth may be stabilizing | CNN Business

Hong Kong CNN  —  Economic activity in China appeared to improve in August, with data released…

US will redirect millions of funds for Egypt to Taiwan and Lebanon | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The Biden administration has notified Congress that it will withhold $85 million in aid…

Taliban welcomes China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan in lavish ceremony | CNN

CNN  —  The Taliban has welcomed Zhao Sheng as China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan during a…

Europe probes China’s electric car subsidies as imports soar | CNN Business

Brussels/London CNN  —  The European Union is launching an investigation into China’s state support for makers…

China unveils ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration while sending warships around the self-ruled island | CNN

Hong Kong CNN  —  China on Tuesday unveiled a plan to deepen integration between the coastal…

UK government under pressure to take tougher line on China amid spying allegations | CNN

London CNN  —  The arrest of a British parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has…

New US-backed India-Middle East trade route to challenge China’s ambitions | CNN

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…

Kim Jong Un reportedly en route to Russia as Vladimir Putin arrives in Vladivostok for potential meeting | CNN

CNN  —  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be on a train heading to…

British PM raised ‘strong concerns’ over Chinese interference after parliament employee arrested | CNN

CNN  —  UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he raised his “very strong concerns” to China’s…

How booming Vietnam offers the US an alternative to China | CNN Business

Hong Kong CNN  —  President Joe Biden is in Vietnam for a visit intended to deepen…