China's export growth picked up pace in September, buoyed by manufacturers finding buyers in markets beyond the U. as a tariff deal with President Donald Trump remained elusive while investors grappled with the latest salvoes in their trade war.

President Trump tried to reduce tension with China after threatening 100% tariffs on imports over rare earth export restrictions and after China warned it will take corresponding measures.

China has reported its exports to the United States fell 27% in September from the year before, even though growth in its global exports hit a six-month high.

The conference was billed as a celebration of China’s achievements in supporting women. But the government has mostly wiped out independent advocacy groups.

China is concerned about recent clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan and has asked the two countries to protect its nationals and investments in the region, Beijing's foreign ministry said on Monday.

President Donald Trump says China should take a less confrontational approach to his threatened new tariffs, but he's not retreating from his demands.

US stock futures rose Sunday after President Donald Trump appeared to thaw trade tensions between the United States and China, and after his Friday tariff threat prompted a sell-off.

China's yuan-denominated exports to Russia in September posted their biggest drop in seven months, accelerating the decline seen in August, Chinese customs data showed on Monday. Outbound shipments to Russia contracted 21% in yuan terms last month to 63.

Ezra Jin, who built a vibrant church network spanning 40 cities across China, has faced years of intense pressure from authorities.

Beijing’s move to tighten control of rare earths signals leverage ahead of Trump-Xi talks, raising risks for chips, autos, and defence industries worldwide.

Manila accuses Chinese Coast Guard of "reckless" actions causing collision between their ships at Second Thomas Shoal; Beijing says Philippine vessels intruded. JUN 17 – Philippine sailor loses a finger in alleged Chinese Coast Guard ramming near Second Thomas Shoal;

A sharp sell-off in China stocks faded in choppy trading on Monday, allowing the market to trim early losses, as investors reassessed the impact of a renewed trade war between Washington and Beijing after taking profit to cut risks.