China passes a law promoting ethnic unity, mandating Mandarin, and penalizing separatism, effective immediately.

Families urge Malaysia to extend search for MH370, which vanished in 2014, as contract nears end.

Eight ships in the Persian Gulf began showing "CHINA OWNER" to avoid attacks amid rising Iran tensions.

China's Wang Yi urged India-China cooperation amid West Asia tensions, condemned U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and called for diplomacy.

China urges respect for Iran’s sovereignty amid tensions over new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

China and North Korea resume passenger trains four times weekly, for business travelers only.

U.S. and South Korea start joint drills amid tensions, aiming to boost defense readiness while seeking diplomacy with North Korea.

Investors pay $10B for TikTok's U.S. operations after deal to avert ban.

China's tech-driven economic shift strengthens ties with Germany, its top trade partner since 2025.

Volkswagen forecasts 2026 operating margin of 4%–5.5%, up from 2025, despite challenges.