An historic heat wave has driven unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners in Europe, underscoring the tough task Brussels faces in rebalancing trade with Beijing.
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Europe wants to rebalance trade with Beijing, but can’t quit Chinese air conditioners
China Resources New Energy more than doubles in Shenzhen listing debut
July 2 (Reuters) – Shares of China Resources New Energy more than doubled on their Shenzhen debut on Thursday, after the wind and solar power company raised 24.5 billion yuan ($3.61 billion) in Asia’s …
China Resources New Energy shares triple on debut after Asia’s biggest IPO of 2026
July 2 (Reuters) – China Resources New Energy saw its share price almost triple on its Shenzhen debut on Thursday, after the wind and solar power company raised 24.5 billion yuan ($3.61 billion) in …
The graduate-school dropout toppling China’s academic stars
Shamed by a blogger, Chinese universities are waging a blitzkrieg against academic fraud.
Russia Approved Secret China Military Training At Top Level: Reuters
European powers, which have viewed Russia as their main security threat, have watched warily as ties have grown closer between Moscow and Beijing.
Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China’s censors.
Shenzhen Metro Names New Chairman as Vanke Strains Mount
Huang Liping takes the top job at Shenzhen Metro after months of uncertainty following the departure of Xin Jie, as the state-owned transit operator faces losses tied to its stake in developer Vanke …
Op-ed: If you think China needs to dethrone U.S. dollar, you don’t understand how it is waging global currency war
It’s misguided to focus on China’s renminbi replacing the U.S. dollar. Beijing is already successfully reducing dependence on a dollar-centric global system.
China sends Putin clear message: “We strongly urge you to end the conflict”
Over in Russia, the response to these diplomatic pushes remains complicated.
China covers up a plane crash in the heart of its capital
But for the organisers the lead-up to the celebrations was overshadowed by a troubling incident in the heart of Beijing, not far from where the ceremonies would be staged: a security lapse on the …
Big nations snub Beijing bank launch after US lobbying
China will officially launch a new $50 billion Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank on Friday as it steps up its challenge to global financial institutions like the World Bank that it feels are …
Laid-off bank workers protest in Beijing
Hundreds of laid-off former bank employees have attended a rally in Beijing demanding better benefits. Many had outwitted police to be able to attend the protest, which was eventually attacked by …
What the SpaceX IPO Tells Us About China-US Competition
AI-digital economy; partner of Dragon Global, an AI-focused family office; and adjunct professor and executive director of the Global Public Investment Funds Forum at NYU School of Law — is the 515th …
