China’s industrial firms posted higher profits in the opening months of the year, official data showed on Wednesday, suggesting an economic recovery was gaining momentum despite persistent …
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China ‘Very Close’ to Ending Australia Wine Tariffs, Business Chief Says
The Chinese government is “very close” to lifting the heavy tariffs on Australian wine imports, a business lobby said, while tempering expectations about all producers returning to the market after …
European flying car technology sold to China
The tech behind a flying car, originally developed and successfully test-flown in Europe, has been bought by a Chinese firm. Powered by a BMW engine and normal fuel, the AirCar flew for 35 minutes …
China’s Xi to meet foreign business leaders amid jitters over economy
Last year, foreign direct investment in China fell 8 percent as companies scaled back operations … also made some firms question whether they are truly welcome, while the COVID-19 pandemic drew …
China, battling low birth rates and high costs, encourages frugal nuptials
YOUNG couples in China planning “simple” weddings, rather than traditional banquets with hundreds of guests, was one of the top hits online after an article urging more frugal nuptials was published …
Dezeen Agenda features MVRDV’s plans for stepped high-rises in Shenzhen
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features MVRDV’s designs for a series of bayside residential towers in China. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Dutch studio MVRDV has unveiled …
Treasury staff worked at bank linked to China state
The UK Treasury sent staff to work at a Chinese bank accused of being “dominated by the communist party” in the last three years, the BBC can reveal. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) …
MVRDV designs 11 Shenzhen towers for Chinese tech company Tencent
Dutch architect MVRDV has unveiled its design for Tencent P5, a residential development in Shenzhen’s Qianhai bay containing 11 apartment towers and a kindergarten arranged around four courtyards.
China to challenge Biden’s electric-vehicle plans at the WTO
China filed a World Trade Organization complaint against the U.S. on Tuesday over what it says are discriminatory requirements for electric-vehicle subsidies.
Apple’s New Strategy – Bolstering Presence in China Amid iPhone Sales Decline
Apple, facing declining iPhone sales, could intensify its focus on the Chinese market. CEO Tim Cook sees long-term investment opportunities in the Middle Kingdom.
Too late, China wakes up to the threat from within
China, China, China. Scarcely a day passes without some new scare story about China. The Middle Kingdom was struggling with its image overseas long before Covid, but the pandemic cemented attitudes in …
China-Dominica ties a ‘model’ for South-South cooperation, Xi tells Dominican PM
Chinese leader offers support to Caribbean island country’s active role in regional and international affairs.
China Top Critic’s Exit From Congress Threatens Anti-Beijing Momentum
Mike Gallagher, who championed the bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, made companies tremble over their links to China.
