High up on a mountain in central China, a “large”-eyed creature sat on a plant, hidden in plain sight. The spotted animal had managed to escape notice for years. When scientists finally found it, they…
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Beijing’s anti-dumping probe of French brandy could be the ‘first bullet’ in a Europe-China trade war
Last week, Beijing revealed its response to the European probe: an anti-dumping investigation into brandy exports from France. China imported $1.57 billion worth of spirits from distilled grape wine …
Hong Kong a cautionary tale as China looms over Taiwan’s election
As Taiwan heads to the polls this weekend in an election bound to shape its relationship with China, voters are being called to think of Hong Kong.
Tesla Shares Drop on China Price Cuts and German Plant Shutdown
Tesla Inc. shares dropped in early trading after the carmaker cut prices again in China and said its lone European factory will be disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea.
China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce with US Sank
Trade between China and Russia hit a record high in 2023, official data from Beijing showed on Friday, as commerce with the United States fell for the first time in four years on the back…
China Says It Brokered a New Ceasefire Between Myanmar’s Junta and Ethnic Guerrilla Groups
The new agreement was brokered at talks mediated by China, though a previously ceasefire pact was not honored by either side.
China’s 2023 bank lending at record high, but economy still struggling
New bank lending in China rose less than expected in December, but 2023 lending hit a new record as the central bank kept policy accommodative to support an unexpectedly shaky economic …
Beijing Signals Softer Stance on Overseas IPOs for Chinese Companies
China will ensure a smoother process for companies that want to list shares overseas, a senior official at the securities regulator said. Chinese companies such as Alibaba once flocked to list in New …
China Says It Just Brokered a Ceasefire Between Myanmar’s Junta and Ethnic Guerrilla Groups
The new agreement was brokered at talks mediated by China, though a previously reported ceasefire was not honored by either side.
US Allies, Wary of China Threat, Look to Taiwan To Keep the Peace
During a trilateral dialogue in Washington, D.C., last week, officials from the U.S., South Korea, and Japan “reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as indispensable …
Exclusive: EU investigators to inspect China’s BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe – source
European Commission investigators are to inspect Chinese automakers in the coming weeks as part of a probe into whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European electric vehicle (EV) makers, …
China pledges to set up annual greenhouse gas inventory
China said it plans to take an annual inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions as it tries to boost its carbon trading capability and ensure it meets its climate targets.The government aims to “compile a…
Tesla reportedly cuts prices of two models in a tough China market where BYD rules
Tesla Inc. has reportedly reduced prices on two models in China, where it faces stiff competition from rivals such as BYD and is grappling with a continued difficult economic backdrop. China’s economy has struggled to…