The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning to the renewables king of the planet: China.
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Analysis-Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit
Washington has applied its own pressure, launching trade probes into excess industrial capacity and the use of forced labour in China in March, on top of export restrictions on semiconductors and …
How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US
By Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, April 27 (Reuters) – China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit …
I went to the Beijing Auto Show and it’s a glimpse at the future of the auto industry
In the West, the concept of car show models has been increasingly frowned upon over the last decade. At the Beijing Auto Show, it’s alive and well. While there were no bikini models, there were…
China warns EU to remove firms and citizens from Russian sanctions list
Commerce ministry said Brussels would ‘bear the consequences’ after 27 mainland and Hong Kong firms were added to the latest blacklist.
In pictures: Automakers showcase EVs, AI and flying-car ambitions at Beijing Auto Show 2026
The Beijing Auto Show 2026 — the world’s biggest car show — has captured the sights of auto and tech enthusiasts around the globe with automakers showcasing Artificial Intelligence and flying-car ambitions.
BMW debuts animated E Ink hood at Beijing Auto Show
BMW unveiled the iX3 Flow Edition at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, featuring an E Ink–integrated hood capable of displaying eight grayscale animations. This is the first time BMW has embedded the electrophoretic system directly…
China Formalizes Labor Rules for Gig Workers on Online Platforms
China formalized its first comprehensive policy framework for “new employment groups,” including delivery riders and livestreamers, signaling a shift from ad-hoc regulation to normalization of the …
Beijing lashes out at EU after Chinese firms included in latest Russia sanctions
China’s commerce ministry warns Brussels that Beijing “will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard” the interests of Chinese companies and individuals included in the 20th sanctions …
China’s Hengli Petrochemical denies trade with Iran in response to US sanctions
BEIJING, April 26 (Reuters) – Hengli Petrochemical, one of China’s largest independent refiners, denied trade dealings with Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on one of its subsidiaries …
Trump-Xi Meeting In Beijing Likely To Discuss Iran: Top China Expert
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will likely aim during their planned meeting in Beijing on May 14-15 to stabilize the crisis in Iran that has shaken energy markets and raised worries…
BYD, Peugeot and VW debut bold EVs at Beijing auto show
The 2026 Beijing Auto Show saw major EV debuts from BYD, Peugeot, and Volkswagen, underscoring China’s role in shaping the global electric vehicle market. BYD unveiled a next-gen Atto 3 SUV and high-performance models, Peugeot…
From supply chain to record growth: Shenzhen dominates China’s robotics landscape
The output of the city’s robotics industry hit a record in 2025, rising 20 per cent year on year to over US$35.4 billion Inside the busy aisles and booths of the Fair Plus robotics trade…
