China and Japan agreed that Beijing’s top diplomat should visit in 2025, adding to the signs the two nations are repairing ties that have been strained in recent years.
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The ‘Godfather of EVs’ explains why China is winning the race to go electric — and why hybrids are a ‘fool’s errand’
I honestly think it’s a fool’s errand,” he added. China races ahead Over the past few years, the auto industry has been shaken by the booming growth of Chinese brands such as BYD, which have…
A guide to Shenzhen, from new hotels to restaurants
With a host of fabulous hotels both old and new, plus restaurants, here’s why Shenzhen should be on your list of places to visit next.
China’s Christmas Eve box office plunges to 13-year low
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s box office revenues for Christmas Eve plummeted to the lowest in at least 13 years, data from ticket booking platform Maoyan showed on Wednesday. Zhang Yiwu, a literature …
The Roots of “Revenge on Society” Attacks in China
A series of violent attacks across China in recent months have pierced a tightly controlled society’s veneer of stability. In late September, a 37-year-old man killed three people and injured 15 …
Beijing lashes out at Western criticism of Hong Kong bounties for 6 activists
Beijing urges US, UK, EU and Canada to ‘immediately stop making groundless accusations and interfering in the affairs of Hong Kong and China’.
Beijing’s predominant flu strain: H1N1 influenza A
Experts have said that the predominant flu strain circulating in Beijing this flu season is the H1N1 type of influenza A, with the majority of individuals with normal immune function being able to recover on…
China approves value-added tax law, taking effect in 2026
China approved a value-added tax law on Wednesday to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, the official Xinhua said, bringing into one document previous regulations that have included exempting items from the …
China to focus on stabilising housing market in 2025, housing regulator says
Efforts will continue in 2025 to stabilize and prevent further declines in China’s real estate market, China Construction News reported, citing a work conference held by the housing regulator on …
China cenbank conducts medium-term loan operation, leaves rate unchanged
China’s central bank conducted a medium-term loan operation on Wednesday while keeping the interest rate unchanged.
Beijing urged to strengthen legal talent pool in South China Sea dispute with Philippines
A workshop in Beijing heard that the country needs to boost its legal talent pool as Manila threatens action in the international courts Beijing has been urged to strengthen its team of specialists in …
Splendid China Folk Village Is Shenzhen’s Cultural Hidden Gem
If you’ve always had a curiosity about China — all the different ethnic groups that live there and all the famous landmarks that make up the country — Splendid China Folk Village is going to…
China’s CATL launches EV chassis, flagging safety as top selling point
China’s CATL , the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new EV chassis that it says can withstand a 120-kph (75-mph) frontal impact without catching fire or exploding,