The move comes as Beijing scrambles to secure the raw materials underpinning modern technology, from electric car batteries to solar panels and semiconductors, in the face of mounting geopolitical …
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Urban explorers find beauty in China’s abandoned buildings amid property crisis
Xu Pengcheng looks over his shoulder and, after confirming the coast is clear, helps his crew of urban adventurers climb through the broken window of …
‘As a Security Partner, China Is Not There’ for Iran
That’s one thing the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran in June made abundantly clear. The country that was perhaps Tehran’s most important diplomatic and economic partner wound up playing …
The EU’s AI Act risks handing the future of AI to the US and China
As the European Union (EU) pushes ahead with its landmark AI Act, it does so with the highest intentions: to protect citizens, lay down global standards, and create trustworthy technology.
Neurobiologist Wang Jing returns from US to lead institute at China’s Shenzhen Bay Lab
Wang leaves University of California San Diego after 20 years to become director of the laboratory’s Institute of Molecular Physiology.
China-EU trade row: Beijing bans European firms from major medical bids; says Brussels must end ‘discriminatory’ practices
China has retaliated against the EU by banning European companies from bidding on large medical equipment contracts, escalating trade tensions. This action follows the EU’s restrictions on Chinese …
China and Russia Keep Their Distance From Iran During Crisis
Some U.S. officials talked about an “axis” of authoritarian nations, but the American and Israeli war with Iran has exposed the limits of that idea.
China retaliates against EU with a ban on European medical devices
China has barred European medical device companies from selling to its government in response to EU trade restrictions.
China used embassies to undermine Rafale sales: French intelligence
Findings say China’s foreign embassies led a charge to undermine Rafale sales, seeking to persuade countries that have already ordered the French-made jets …
China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices
China’s finance ministry said on Sunday it was restricting government purchases of medical devices from the European Union that exceed 45 million yuan ($6.3 million) in value, in retaliation to …
Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable U.S.
Relying on Asian suppliers is no longer a safe bet for many factories in Mexico. Companies are racing to change, and they are being encouraged by the government.
French Intelligence: China Used Embassies to Undermine Sales of France’s Flagship Rafale Fighter Jet
A French intelligence service says China has used its embassies to promote claims that Chinese-made Pakistani warplanes outperformed French Rafale jets during India-Pakistan clashes in May …
Mining boss calls for price support to challenge China’s critical minerals dominance
Western governments should provide price guarantees for critical minerals miners if they are to compete with Chinese rivals who receive huge state support, the boss of leading platinum producer …
