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China halts foreign adoptions except for relatives' children in China. US Embassy seeks clarification on impact.

The Dutch government announced Friday broader restrictions on exports of semiconductor-making machines produced by sector heavyweight ASML, aligning itself with US curbs on technology at the centre of trade tensions with China.

U.S. government adds more export control rules targeted against China and other countries that pose security risks. The rules cover tools needed to make chips with GAA transistors or using leading-edge equipment, build quantum computers, and equipment required to make sophisticated metal alloys.

French maritime jets are among the military hardware India looks to acquire as it strengthens its position against China in the Indian Ocean. Delhi has unveiled a shopping list worth tens of millions of euros, just days after launching a new nuclear submarine that it says will help establish "strategic…

Super typhoon Yagi approaches China's Hainan Island with winds of 150 mph, prompting massive evacuations and preparations for destructive impacts.

Transport links shuttered as Asia’s strongest storm this year drenches southern China and will affect Vietnam and Laos.

Shanghai opened the world's largest indoor ski resort on Friday, welcoming snowsuit-clad visitors to its faux pistes as China reported its hottest August in 60 years.

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 1.44%

Beijing is no longer allowing foreigners to adopt Chinese children, except in the case of blood relatives.