China and Hungary elevated bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era as the two nations pledged to deepen cooperation in sectors including infrastructure development, artificial intelligence and nuclear energy.
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European firms souring on China, lobby group warns
The proportion of European firms that rank China as a top investment destination has hit a record low, a European business lobby group said on Friday, warning that it could take years to restore confidence…
US blocks some Intel, Qualcomm exports to China over Beijing’s objections
The U.S. Commerce Department revoked Intel and Qualcomm export licenses to Chinese firm Huawei after the blacklisted telecommunications firm unveiled a new AI-powered laptop.
Beijing slams US for calling Hong Kong protest song ban blow to judicial independence
Beijing expresses ‘strong dissatisfaction’ as Washington describes ban on ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ as blow to city’s judicial independence.
Analysis-Why China’s tolerance for a cheaper currency may be temporary
Currency markets are reading subtle signals from Chinese authorities as an indication they are slowly nudging the yuan lower to regain export competitiveness, but analysts say protracted yuan weakening is neither the intent nor desirable.
Domestic tourism soars in China but foreigners stay away
Yet a key exception is emerging in the form of domestic tourism. Last week’s five-day public holiday to mark labour day saw 295 million trips made within China, according to figures from the Ministry of…
Morning Bid: Markets up but lacking oomph, China inflation looms
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.Asian markets are poised to round off the week on a positive note on Friday, supported by gains on Wall Street, a weaker dollar and falling Treasury…
China’s Xi visits Hungary in bid to solidify European economic influence
A visit to Hungary by Chinese President Xi Jinping saw the authorization of numerous agreements aimed at solidifying Beijing’s regional economic foothold.
China Climate Map Shows Sinking Cities Home to Quarter-Bllion People
Many of the population centers are on the East Coast, where rising sea levels will compound the risk of catastrophic flooding.
China and US resume cooperation on deportation as Chinese immigrants rush in from southern border
Beijing and Washington have quietly resumed cooperation on the deportation of Chinese immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally.
Venezuela President’s Son Says Country Is Open to Paying $10 Billion Debt to China
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuela is open to paying its $10 billion debt to China, lawmaker Nicolas Maduro Guerra, son of President Nicolas Maduro, told Reuters in an interview on Thursday.
Beijing’s threat to release audio of Spratly deal shows China’s ‘frustration’ at Philippines
Beijing’s threat to publish recordings of a phone conversation with a Philippine military official about a deal over disputed territory in the South China Sea is an unusual expression of frustration …
China launches world’s eighth-longest flight: Shenzhen to Mexico City
On Saturday, 11 May, the first flight on one of the longest routes in the world will take place—from Shenzhen, China, to the capital of Mexico. Passengers will spend 16 hours on the plane and,…
