Last year China installed almost 300 gigawatts ( GW) of wind and solar capacity (for comparison, Britain’s total power capacity is less than 100 GW ). This allows more production to happen with fewer …
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Wearing my tweed suit in Beijing I didn’t just look and feel Irish, I was the very incarnation of the nation
This was everyone’s idea of Chinese tailoring: fast, cheap and serviceable but unexceptional. [ Denis Staunton: Beijing not taking any chances with gambling capital of world ] But China has high-end …
China factory indicator falls in May, suggesting growth has faltered
An official survey shows that factory activity in China slowed more than expected in May, suggesting further pressure on an economy already burdened by a prolonged crisis in the property industry.
China suspends tariff concessions on 134 items under Taiwan trade deal
China’s Ministry of Finance said on Friday it would suspend tariff concessions given to Taiwan on 134 items under a trade deal, saying Taipei had failed to take “effective measures to lift trade restrictions on…
How a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a direct war between the US and Beijing
House lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week are warning that a Chinese invasion of the island could likely lead to a direct conflict between the U.S. and Beijing.
Beijing ‘pressing Cathay Pacific to expand flights to Middle East, Asia to boost Hong Kong economy but airline lacking pilots’
Airline struggling to meet expectations to expand flights to Middle East and Asia, and can only start direct flights to Riyadh in October, behind mainland Chinese competitors.
World defense officials hold talks in Singapore with tensions between China and the US as backdrop
Top defense officials, government leaders and diplomats from around the world are gathering in Singapore for Asia’s premier security forum this weekend, which comes at a time of increasing tension …
Asian companies remain committed to China despite economic headwinds, trade tensions
As China saw a sharp drop in inbound foreign direct investments in the first four months of 2024, top leaders have stepped up engagement with foreign companies.
China’s factory activity unexpectedly contracts in May
China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly fell in May, an official factory survey showed on Friday, keeping alive calls for fresh stimulus as a protracted property crisis continues to weigh on …
US officials meet China’s vice foreign minister after sanctions warning
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and deputy national security adviser Jon Finer met China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in Washington on Thursday, a day after Washington accused …
China Manufacturing Activity Falls Unexpectedly as Market Demand Shrinks
An official gauge of China’s manufacturing activity unexpectedly slid into contraction in May, snapping a two-month run of growth as market demand shrank sharply.
US-China defence chiefs to talk thorny issues, keep communication alive
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with his Chinese counterpart on Friday for the first time since 2022 to discuss contentious issues such as Taiwan and the South China Sea, but also the …
Military drill tempo picks up in Asia, but China still lags U.S. and allies, report says
The United States and China have significantly increased the volume of military exercises across Asia amid roiling regional tensions in recent years, though Beijing’s drills still lag in scale and complexity,
