Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the first British leader to travel to China in eight years, on a trip dominated by questions over global trade and security concerns.

Hisham Alrayes, CEO of GFH Financial Group, said China is prioritizing open models to spread AI's gains across its economy.

China has reported its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

By Selena Li DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China's low-key approach in Davos this year could not have been more different to that of the United States, with some business leaders saying Beijing stands to benefit from the Trump administration's clash with Europe over Greenland.

Starbucks is selling a majority stake in its China business to Boyu Capital, a deal that brings an outside partner to oversee its second-largest market. The coffee giant said Monday that Boyu will hold up to a 60% stake in its retail operations in China ...

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visits the Palace Museum in Beijing on January 27, 2026. Screenshot from Orpo's Instagram post. Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo commenced w

By Rene Wagner and Christoph Steitz BERLIN/FRANKFURT, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Investments by German companies in China hit a four-year high in 2025, data compiled for Reuters shows, underscoring how U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy is pushing industries and governments to boost business ties elsewhere.

SHANGHAI—For Western companies in China, a new reality has set in: The easy money is gone and competition is only getting fiercer. As China’s economic growth has slowed in recent years, consumers have become choosier about their spending. Meanwhile ...