China's National Day holiday box office fell 36% year over year to 1.17 billion yuan, as ticket sales declined despite average prices reaching a five-year low.

Chinese-founded AI startup Manus has raised more than $500 million after resuming independent operations following the unwinding of Meta's planned acquisition, Reuters reported.

China has urged open cooperation and equal dialogue with the European Union as Brussels seeks to narrow its trade deficit and resolve disputes over market access and critical minerals.

The People's Bank of China rejected accusations of currency manipulation, saying China does not target a weaker yuan for trade advantages as scrutiny over its trade surplus grows.

Chinese stocks declined after mainland markets reopened from the National Day holiday, led by technology shares pressured by higher global bond yields and valuation concerns.