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12 stories from China on One Turn, since October 13, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.
Rescuers continued searching in Nagqu after Thursday night's magnitude 7.0 earthquake, which killed 16 people and injured 65, 11 seriously. At least 339 homes collapsed and more than 12,000 people were evacuated, and Beijing ordered an 'all-out' rescue. Chinese media said it was the strongest quake in the region in five years.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 22 · The story so far
China's CSI 300 index has fallen 20% from its June peak after a 10-week selloff, entering bear-market territory. On Thursday the Shanghai Composite fell 2.07% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng 3.91%, even as CNBC reported sovereign wealth funds' investments in China and Hong Kong have risen 190% after an earlier slump.
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a high-altitude county in Nagqu in northern Tibet on Thursday. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 23 · The story so far
China's GDP grew 4.5% year on year in July-September, beating forecasts as demand for electronics lifted exports and factory output. Consumer spending remained sluggish, and trade tensions cloud the outlook.
China's commerce ministry imposed export controls on tunnel-boring machines and adjusted controls on some dredgers, citing national security. Separately, its solar equipment exports fell 6.4% in September as Beijing weighs controls on solar manufacturing technologies.
Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 17, Oct 18 · The story so far
China proposed export controls on solar-manufacturing technologies, which analysts say aim to preserve its dominance as India tries to build its own industry.
Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 17 · Later: Oct 19 · The story so far
A nursery owner in China was sentenced to life in prison after hundreds of children were poisoned; she and five staff were found to have added inedible paint to meals to make them look more appealing.
The EU has dispatched an envoy to Beijing as politicians and economists across the bloc see China's subsidies and export surge as a major threat. Britain has also left open the option of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 18, Oct 19 · The story so far
Great Britain's Mark Stewart and Anna Morris won gold at the Track Cycling World Championships in Shanghai, where world number one Alexander Zverev also beat Alex de Minaur at the Shanghai Masters.
The New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea opened after a 12-year delay.
Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 15 · The story so far
The New Yalu River Bridge linking Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea has opened, twelve years later than planned.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 16 · The story so far
A Chinese court sentenced three triad members to death for crimes tied to scam centres in Myanmar's Kokang region. The charges included fraud, drug trafficking, illegal gambling, prostitution and the murder of two Chinese citizens.
Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 14 · The story so far
Figures: China on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.