The boss of the company behind global fashion chain Uniqlo has told the BBC that the Japanese firm does not use cotton from the Xinjiang region of China in its products. It is the first…
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China scientists rush to climate-proof potatoes
In a research facility in the northwest of Beijing, molecular biologist Li Jieping and his team harvest a cluster of seven unusually small potatoes, one as tiny as a quail’s egg, from a potted plant.
US to Introduce New Restrictions on China’s Access to Cutting-Edge Chips
The new limits, which are expected to be announced Monday, are intended to slow China’s ability to build large and powerful AI models.
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact Top Imports From Mexico, Canada, and China
Economists worry that Trump’s tariff plan will raise the prices of a range of imported goods, from cars to electronics.
3 Americans detained in China are released in prisoner swap, official says
Three American citizens who had been detained in China were released, a State Department spokesperson said Wednesday. They are Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung.
Luckin Coffee Is Just the Tip of Starbucks’ China Woes
As Starbucks Corp.’s new Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol engineers a business turnaround, what to do with its operations in China must be on the top of his mind. The American coffee chain is exploring…
Tesla and BYD are gearing up for another round in China’s brutal EV battle
Elon Musk’s EV maker and BYD are asking suppliers to cut prices and rolling out discounts as they brace for another round in China’s brutal EV battle.
Volkswagen, partner SAIC to sell joint venture plant in west China’s Xinjiang
Bangkok — Volkswagen AG and Shanghai’s SAIC Motor have agreed to sell a factory in China’s far western Xinjiang region that drew criticism due to accusations by western governments of human rights violations.
Asia’s esports hotels woo gamers with dorm-like rooms, big monitors and instant noodles
Think the ultimate gamer getaway – rooms with beds, food, huge monitors and no nagging parents. In China, this is a typical weekend escape.
China’s State Media in Panic Over Incoming Trump Tariffs
Trump on Monday threatened an additional tariff of 10 percent unless China halts the flow of Fentanyl precursors.
China Has a New Playbook to Counter Trump: ‘Supply Chain Warfare’
A series of swipes at American companies show how China could take the initiative in a new trade war, using its economic dominance to exact pain.
HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony: Stories of A Heartwarming World, as Seen Through Photography
On November 27, A Heartwarming World — HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony & Annual Exhibition was staged at the Shenzhen Sea World Culture and Art Centre. A grand affair, many photography artists, …
How China’s Recruitment of Elite Tech Workers May Harden Trump Trade Policies
Reports indicate Chinese tech companies have stepped up the pace to lure prized U.S. workers—and IP secrets they may have—to work for them.
