Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to be “robust” with China. It sounds better than his predecessor’s talk of “robust pragmatism”, but it must be accompanied by specific action. Tough talk, by itself, is next to…
Monthly Archives For July 2024
U.S. Sends China Stern Message Over ‘Dangerous’ Actions
In a speech Friday, the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines warned China to cease “escalatory and dangerous harassment” of Philippines’ vessels.
US$8b durian export bid to China faces thorny challenges
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan said Indonesia could potentially earn up to US$8 billion by exporting durians to China, banking on a demand surge in the country. Beijing imported US$6.7 billion worth…
China’s midyear review: what to expect when third plenum opens, and what numbers can reveal
what to expect from the much-delayed policy meeting China’s third plenum: what to expect from the much-delayed policy meeting In the face of tepid domestic demand, white-hot competition has snared …
China’s cloud push is coming at a big environmental cost — and it’s affecting Microsoft and others too
Some Chinese cloud companies are investing heavily in renewables, but the story isn’t the same across the industry.
China’s iSpace Hyperbola-1 rocket fails soon after launch, losing 3 weather satellites
Hyperbola-1 – a 24-metre (79ft) high solid-fuel rocket produced by iSpace – lifted off on Thursday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China’s Gobi Desert at 7.40am Beijing time, …
China hosts meeting amid concerns over weak consumption, overcapacity
As China prepares to hold its Third Plenum to discuss economic and political policy measures for the next 5-10 years there are growing concerns about th
Beijing to Freeze Assets of American Companies in China Amid Rising Tensions
In a bold move that signals escalating tensions between China and the United States, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced today that it wil
The most valuable beer brand of this year comes from Mexico
Beer might be variously claimed by Belgium, Britain, the U.S., and plenty more, but the home of the world’s most valuable beer brand of this year is Mexico. The post The most valuable beer brand…
Signed Michael Phelps artwork from 2008 Beijing Olympics unveiled and on sale for first time
The “Golden Eight” art collection by Brian Fox has been unveiled to the public for the first time. The eight paintings capture Michael Phelps’ historic performance at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
China’s exports up, but imports point to stimulus
STORY: China’s exports grew at their fastest pace in fifteen months in June, but imports shrank due to weak domestic demand. Analysts say Friday’s mixed trade data will support calls for more government stimulus as…
The US Navy needs to find more ships it can load up with missiles amid shipbuilding delays, Congress says with eyes on China
The short-term solutions come as big projects are delayed and lawmakers worry about the US ability to respond to China.
Germany set to abstain in vote on EU tariffs for China EVs, sources say
By Maria Martinez, Holger Hansen and Christian Kraemer BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany is set to abstain in Monday’s vote by European Union member states on imposing provisional tariffs on China-made electric vehicles,
