The People’s Republic of China officially cut the ribbon Wednesday on the newest and most advanced aircraft carrier to enter their navy’s service, according to state media. The Fujian was commissioned into service at a ceremony and display of military power held at a military port on the island of Hainan in South China,

The Chinese government followed through on promises it made publicly after a recent summit, but has not yet taken other actions sought by the White House.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlights South Carolina's rare earth facility as economic win, creating jobs and cutting costs under President Donald Trump.

China is likely to overdeliver on the modest goals the government has set to cut carbon pollution, experts say. China's 2035 goals, a 35-page document submitted Monday, adds detail to the broad targets announced by leader Xi Jinping in late September.

China has begun designing a new rare earth licensing regime that could speed up shipments, but it is unlikely to amount to a complete rollback of restrictions as hoped by Washington, industry insiders said.

We don’t expect any demand from China to return to the U.S. market with this change,’ said one trader at an international trading company. ‘Brazil is cheaper than the United States and even non-Chinese buyers are taking Brazilian cargoes.

The European Union and China agreed to join Brazil in a coalition aimed at improving collaboration on carbon markets — one of the main innovations the South American nation is bringing to the COP30 climate summit.