Viewing the Chinese government through a prism of exceptionalism makes it hard for China bulls to imagine that the authorities might be unpredictable, capricious, and often wrong.
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COVID-19 significantly raises stroke risk
Researchers conducted a metaumbrella review of 34 systematic reviews and 70 studies, uncovering a significant link between COVID-19 severity and increased stroke risk. The review emphasizes the need for further investigation into underlying mechanisms and…
Apple Opens New Research Lab in Shenzhen, China
Apple has opened the doors to its latest research facility in Shenzhen, China. The new 215,000 square feet aims to employ 1,000 staff to conduct R&D.
Decoding China: Baerbock’s bruising battle with Beijing
Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is planning her first trip to Beijing since she labeled China a “rival” and Xi Jinping a “dictator.” Berlin is siding with Beijing on EV tariffs, but many …
Asean, Beijing agree to avoid conflict in South China Sea – Anwar
Asean and Beijing have reached an agreement to avoid disputes in the South China Sea, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He said China and all member countries of the regional bloc also agreed to use…
Residents head north for Double-Ninth Festival break
Hong Kong residents flocked to the mainland on Friday for the Double-Ninth Festival long weekend holiday. RTHK spoke to some residents queuing for a …
In France’s Cognac, Beijing and Brussels’ EV spat spells disaster
In this grape-growing region of western France, where brandy producers are fretting over the fallout from a trade dispute between the European Union and China, Christophe Bouetard is more worried than …
China trade tensions cast shadow on automakers’ investment plans, TomTom CEO says
Trade tensions between China and the West have put a dampener on carmakers’ investment decisions and longer-term outlooks, creating a level of uncertainty in the industry, the CEO of digital mapping …
U.S. Officials Race to Understand Severity of China’s Salt Typhoon Hacks
WASHINGTON—U.S. officials are racing to understand the full scope of a China-linked hack of major U.S. broadband providers, as concerns mount from members of Congress that the breach could amount to a …
Apple opens its ‘most extensive’ lab outside US in China amid fierce rivalry with Huawei
Apple has opened an applied research laboratory in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, as the US giant bolsters it commitment to the world’s largest smartphone market amid heightened …
Turkey imposes anti-dumping duties on steel imports from China, Russia, India, Japan
Turkey has imposed anti-dumping duties on some steel imports from China, Russia, India and Japan, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette on Friday, with the highest tariffs on …
Global trade at risk as tensions escalate in South China Sea
With China claiming almost all of the South China Sea, Beijing boats have been clashing with vessels of the Philippines and Vietnam, which have overlapping claims. These intensifying developments have …
Porsche’s nine-month China sales plunge by third
German sports car maker Porsche on Friday posted a 29% nine-month sales drop in China, joining peers BMW and Mercedes in reporting weaker results in the country.
