Trump is set to take office in January, renewing fears of an intensified trade war that could further strain the already fraught relationship between China and the US
Monthly Archives For November 2024
China blames US policy on Taiwan for defence leaders not meeting
China’s defence ministry blamed the United States’ stance on Taiwan for its minister not meeting his U.S. counterpart during a gathering this week in Laos.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai Denies Inciting Hatred Towards China in Trial
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai said on Thursday he was against violence and had not sought to incite hatred against China and Hong Kong authorities by calling for protests to defend basic…
Is China a ‘Developing’ Country? That’s the Trillion-Dollar Question at U.N. Climate Talks
Officials from developed and developing countries agree that more than $1 trillion a year is needed to finance poorer nations’ response to climate change—but not on who should pay up.
China says COP29 draft deal ‘not satisfactory’
China joined a global rejection of a draft deal on climate finance at the COP29 summit Thursday but urged nations to bridge their differences, with one day left in the talks. The text released by…
China crude oil imports set for November rebound, but it’s price not demand
China’s crude imports are on track to rebound in November to the highest in three months, but the increasing appetite of the world’s largest oil importer is more about price than rising demand.
From Nixon to China, to Trump to Tehran
IN washington the “Nixon to China” tagline has lost its attraction. Both parties are too hostile towards the People’s Republic for a miraculous reconciliation to be possible. Perhaps, though, Donald Trump can find a replacement—with…
The Download: AI replicas, and China’s climate role
The results were 85% similar. Freaky. Read our story about the work, and why it matters. —James O’Donnell “But what about China?” In debates about climate change, it’s usually only a matter of time until…
U.S. Faces $3.4 Billion Economic Loss as China Tightens Control Over Essential Tech Minerals
U.S. faces $3.4 billion loss from China’s export ban on gallium and germanium, critical for semiconductors amid escalating tech conflict.
China’s second-richest man blasts Pinduoduo for hurting brands with cutthroat pricing
The founder of bottled water company Nongfu Spring called Pinduoduo a main contributor to aggressive pricing causing ‘huge harm for Chinese brands’.
Roots of the Present Crises: Embracing Communist China Was U.S.’ Greatest Strategic Failure
From the war in Ukraine to the horrific terror attack on Oct. 7 and the subsequent conflict in the Middle East to the roiling waters of the South China
Lutnick’s China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead US in trade war
Investment banker Howard Lutnick’s exposure to China came into sharp relief on Wednesday, after Republican President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the agencies that have become the tip of the spear in the U.
Uber said to be in talks to invest in US IPO of China’s Pony AI
Uber has tied up with several other automated driving tech firms recently, including robotaxi operator Waymo and an undisclosed investment in Wayve Technologies Ltd. It also has a robotaxi service …
