A China policy giving Africa’s biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years has come into effect.
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China has now dropped tariffs on imports from every African country except 1
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Since the onset of COVID-19 in Wuhan, the Chinese Communist Party has engaged in a campaign to control the narrative surrounding the pandemic. Utilising propaganda and censorship, China aimed to …
China reveals 198-ton ‘six-module’ plan for Tiangong space station as ISS era ends
The US-China space race is set to intensify on the orbital front. With the …
No-drone zone: DJI, consumers grapple with Beijing sales ban and registration rule
A sweeping rule change for drones in Beijing, which bars sales in the Chinese capital and requires identity registration linked to each device from Friday, has left sellers and consumers scrambling to …
Taiwan expresses concern after China calls the island biggest risk in US-China relations
Taiwan has expressed concern hours after a call between China and the United States’ top diplomats in which Beijing stressed self-ruled Taiwan was the biggest risk in relations.
China steps in to cancel Meta’s $2 billion buy of AI startup Manus
China has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Manus, signaling tighter control over AI talent and technology. The move highlights rising geopolitical tensions and shows how national …
China drops import tariffs for all African countries except one
China did away with tariffs on all goods from 33 of Africa’s least-developed countries in December 2024. It has now brought a further 20 countries into the scheme, giving them duty-free treatment …
Battered Chinese property stocks primed for comeback as industry shows signs of turning
Early signs of a recovery present a buying opportunity for property stocks, which have been under pressure since home prices peaked in 2021 Chinese property stocks are poised for a comeback, as …
Pakistan, China discuss green finance, climate-linked investmentPublished on: May 1, 2026 11:40 AM
Pakistan, May 1 — Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday appreciated the strong and longstanding cooperation between Pakistan and Chinese institutions in the area of …
Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for ‘better’ Labour Day dining and attractions
Residents pack border crossings on first day of ‘golden week’, lured by attentive dining service, lower costs and family-friendly attractions.
China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
China’s nuclear fusion sector is witnessing increasing investment across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems.
