There may be a case in which we should be willing to ‘pay the price for protectionism.’
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Scarily lifelike robots on display in Beijing
The future is nearly here, with more and more lifelike humanoid robots on display in China. More than 20 versions can be seen at a major robot event in Beijing, demonstrating artistic and musical …
Putin meets China’s No. 2 as Moscow-Beijing relations deepen
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese premier Li Qiang Wednesday, hailing growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support.
Beauty retailer Sephora cuts China jobs as market slumps
LVMH-owned beauty retailer Sephora is cutting its workforce in China, the company said on Wednesday, as consumers curb their spending on creams and make-up in the world’s No. 2 economy.
US Ally Meets China’s ‘Monster Ship’ Guarding Artificial Islands
Canada’s navy encountered a Chinese “monster ship,” which is the largest coast guard vessel in the world, during a patrol near China’s artificial islands in the South China Sea. The United States Naval Institute’s USNI…
Atelier Xi Nestles Two Visitor Pavilions Within a Shenzhen Park
One such green oasis is the new Qiaochengbei North Park in the western district of Nanshan, where, last year, local practice Atelier Xi completed a visitor center that strives to stand on its own …
China to probe European dairy imports as trade dispute escalates
Beijing is investigating whether dairy producers in the European Union receive unfair government subsidies, marking the latest salvo in an escalating trade dispute.
China Merchants Bank former VP under investigation for violating law, watchdog says
China Merchants Bank’s former vice president Ding Wei has been placed under investigation for suspected severe violation of law and discipline, China’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection …
China’s No. 2 official travels to Russia to ‘deepen’ ties as Ukraine war grinds on
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to meet with Russian leaders in Moscow Wednesday during a four-day trip to Russia and its ally Belarus as Beijing shrugs off Western criticism of its robust Kremlin …
Shenzhen Stock Exchange rejects Das Solar’s listing plan
China’s Shenzhen Stock Exchange has terminated Das Solar’s initial public offering (IPO) application in response to the withdrawal of its sponsor, Sinolink Securities. The decision ends Das Solar’s …
China says it is ‘seriously concerned’ about US nuclear strategic report
China is seriously concerned about a report that said the United Stated approved a nuclear strategic plan to focus on China’s rapid expansion in its nuclear arsenal, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
China has cut new coal power plant permits by nearly 80%, Greenpeace says
Analysts at the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air believe China’s carbon emissions may have peaked in 2023. They report emissions fell 1% year-on-year in the second quarter of …
China’s new rules are worrying insiders about how far Beijing will go on controlling critical metals
New export controls have shaken the critical minerals industry. Insiders are worried that Beijing will leverage its global supply chain dominance in unprecedented ways.
