Corruption and a slow adoption of the e-CNY risk undermining the groundbreaking progress that China’s digital currency has made over the past decade.

Man falsely claims he extorted 30 million yuan (US$4 million) from company, possessed a submachine gun with 500 bullets.

Japan’s proximity and security ties with Australia could tip the balance in its favour over Germany, analysts say.

The multimillionaire real estate executive had been jailed for multiple crimes, and was pardoned by Trump during his previous term.

The EU is grappling with tariff threats from the incoming US president, hostile ties with China, and the rise of the far-right.

Recent tests of the advanced weapons by both Russia and China have increased pressure on the US military to hasten their production.

Market reforms are needed to motivate investors to deliver more affordable capital and to level the playing field between fossil fuels and renewables.

The stop, and another planned in Guam, have drawn fierce criticism from Beijing.

The group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and others, discussed boosting non-dollar transactions at a recent summit.

The two leaders spoke during a ‘productive’ three-hour dinner that also covered topics like China, Ukraine, fentanyl and the Middle East.