China’s power firms are on track to cut coal’s share of annual electricity generation to below 60% for the first time in 2024, which would mark a major milestone in the country’s efforts to transition…
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China could launch military drills near Taiwan over president’s Pacific visit, sources say
China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te’s upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments …
China’s BYD sets negotiable price reduction targets for suppliers
Chinese automaker BYD has set negotiable price reduction targets for suppliers of large-scale purchases, a BYD executive’s post on social media platform Weibo shows. The notice was posted on the Weibo …
Giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet the public on December 8, John Lee says
A pair of giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing will officially meet the public on December 8, the city leader has said, with their new names set to be revealed a day before…
China declines comment on marriage of son of jailed official Bo Xilai
China declined on Wednesday to comment about the marriage of the son of jailed former leader Bo Xilai to an individual from Taiwan, saying only that it opposed “malicious” speculation about the matter …
China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war
China’s state media warned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump his pledge to slap additional tariffs on Chinese goods over fentanyl flows could drag the world’s top two economies into a mutually …
China defence minister placed under investigation for corruption, FT reports
China Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People’s Liberation Army, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.
China’s Stock Rally Faces Risk as Retail Enthusiasm Seen Cooling
Retail investors are cashing out from China’s exchange-traded funds, risking further market volatility if Beijing fails to boost sentiment, according to analysts.
Trump says he plans to enact new tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on his first day in office
Mexico and Canada are the United States’ top two trading partners, accounting for nearly 30% of trade volumes.
Chinese citizen journalist jailed for COVID-19 reporting in Wuhan arrested again
A Chinese citizen journalist who was imprisoned for issuing reports during the early days of the coronavirus outbreak in the city of Wuhan, Hubei Province, has been arrested again.
From VOA Mandarin: Taiwan opens doors for China’s banned movies
Several Chinese filmmakers won top prizes in Taiwan’s prestigious Golden Horse Awards on Saturday. Some winning films that focus on sensitive topics like COVID-19 and LGBTQ issues are actually banned in China.
China’s industrial profits fall by 10% in October as deflation worries linger
China’s industrial profits dropped by 10% in October from a year ago, in another sign that Beijing’s stimulus measures have yet to reverse a slump in corporate earnings. That followed a 27.1% year-on-year decline in…
Exclusive-In careful protest, China Evergrande’s investors press for action
Hundreds of Chinese investors who lost savings in the collapse of China Evergrande launched a coordinated campaign this month to press authorities for an update on the failed property developer, …
