When President Trump hosted Elon Musk and his electric vehicles this week, it recalled a visit years earlier to the Communist Party’s leadership compound.
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Restaurant chain in China compensates thousands after diner stands on table, urinates in hotpot
Shanghai police say two 17-year-olds were placed in “administrative detention” following the incident at a restaurant where diners simmer food at their own tables.
China urges restraint after new reports on Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory
China on Thursday urged caution and political restraint in the wake of reports that Germany’s BND intelligence agency gathered plausible evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated with a …
China: Corona origin to be clarified by science
The German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) believes it is likely that a laboratory accident in Wuhan, China, was the cause of the global …
China urges ‘diplomatic’ Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing talks
The United States withdrew from a landmark deal, which had imposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief, during President Donald Trump’s first term.
China is taking issue with Trump’s move to link tariffs to fentanyl
U.S. President Donald Trump threw a curve ball at China by linking the fentanyl issue to his tariffs on imports. The Chinese government is swinging back.
Saudi crude oil supply to China to slump in April, sources say
Saudi Arabia’s crude oil shipments to its biggest customer, China, are expected to drop to their lowest level in more than a year in April, trade sources said on Thursday, partly due to maintenance …
Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms
Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a sharp reminder of Beijing’s growing naval muscle.
China’s UBTech debuts US$41,000 humanoid robot in race to build cheaper machines
Standing at 1.7 metres, the Tien Kung Xingzhe can walk 10km per hour and navigate various terrains, including sand and snow.
China’s warning to Walmart on tariffs shows Beijing is worried about local businesses
Beijing’s meeting with Walmart underscores Chinese leaders’ concerns about the economy.
China’s commerce ministry meets with Walmart on supplier pricing, state media says
SHANGHAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Beijing officials met with Walmart this week to discuss media reports that the U.S. retailer has asked Chinese suppliers to slash prices on their goods to offset the …
Tesla working with Baidu to improve assisted driving system in China – sources
Tesla is working with Chinese tech giant Baidu to improve the performance of its advanced driving assistance (ADAS) system in China, two people with knowledge of the matter said, after a recent update …
Taiwan president warns of China’s ‘infiltration’ effort, vows counter measures
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing’s efforts to “absorb” …
