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FILE PHOTO: Chinese 100-yuan banknotes are seen in this picture illustration created in Shanghai on 17 January 2011. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo/File Photo

Yuan expected to rise in 2026, but Beijing has its reasons for saying not so fast

China’s export surge is lifting the yuan, raising expectations it could challenge the dollar further despite likely resistance from authorities.

The door handle on a 2018 Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle is shown in this photo illustration taken in Cardiff, California, U.S., June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

China to ban 'hidden' car door handles to address safety fears

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves as he arrives for a two-day state visit, at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, Vietnam, April 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/Pool/File Photo

China's Xi calls for 'equal, multipolar world' as he meets Uruguay leader

A Nestle logo is pictured on a coffee factory in Orbe, Switzerland May 31, 2018. Photo: Reuters

Nestlé recalls 22 batches of baby milk formula in Hong Kong over toxin detection

A general view of Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), owned by Hutchison Port Holdings, as part of the Kwai Tsing Container Terminals for transporting shipping containers in Hong Kong, China July 25, 2018/ Reuters

China launches free-trade experiment at port Hainan

Russian Security Council's Secretary Sergei Shoigu shakes hands with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the Meeting of BRICS high-ranking security officials, in Saint Petersburg, Russia September 10, 2024. Photo: Alexei Danichev/BRICS-RUSSIA2024.RU Host Photo Agency via REUTERS/File Photo

Shoigu says Russia supports China's position on Taiwan

The headquarters of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection of the Communist Party of China is pictured in Beijing, China February 10, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Jason Lee

China's corruption watchdog probing emergency management minister

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. Photo: Sean Kilpatrick/Pool via REUTERS

A year into Trump presidency, 'pivot to China' gathers pace

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, August 31, 2025. Photo: India's Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS

China's Xi says India, China are 'friends, partners'

A 91-year-old grandmother loves watching TV dramas so much that she becomes angry and even hits the TV screen when her favourite characters are wronged. Photo: Douyin

This 91-year-old grandma slaps the TV to defend beloved characters

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with foreign business leaders at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

China probes top generals in biggest military purge since Mao

China's Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia salutes at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China, 30 October 2023. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool/File Photo

China investigating senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli, says defense ministry

People watch a drone show at the 32nd Zigong International Lantern Festival ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which will welcome the Year of the Horse, in Zigong, Sichuan province, China, January 23, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year