US bombers flew over the South China Sea on Tuesday, amid Chinese military exercises around Taiwan. The flight may have been meant as a message to China. But China has responded forcefully, saying it has…
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Vessel Carrying U.S. Sorghum Heads to China Even After Beijing Tariff-Eikon Data
BEIJING — A vessel carrying 68,915 tonnes of sorghum from the United States switched its destination to Nansha port in southern China on Friday from Singapore, even after Beijing China’s move to impose hefty deposits…
China flexes muscles with ‘Guam killer’ missile and more drills near Taiwan
claimed by China as its sacred territory, has rattled nerves around the region and in Washington. Speaking at a regular monthly news conference, Defence Ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said that the military had begun putting…
China, Russia and Saudi Arabia give EU trade reforms thumbs down at WTO
GENEVA (Reuters) – The European Union’s new rules against countries dumping cheap goods on its market got a rough ride at a World Trade Organization meeting, where China, Russia and Saudi Arabia led a chorus…
Disney plays up local ties in China amid trade standoff
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Shanghai Disneyland should be viewed as a local company in China, Walt Disney (:DIS – News) said on Thursday, shrugging off concerns that U.S.-China trade tensions could affect visitor numbers or import…
Exclusive: Chip wars – China closing in on second $19 billion semiconductor fund: sources
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s state-backed semiconductor fund is near to closing a 120 billion yuan ($18.98 billion)investment round for a second fund to support the domestic chip sector and help cut reliance on imports…
China flexes muscles with ‘Guam killer’ missile; new drills near Taiwan
claimed by China as its sacred territory, has rattled nerves around the region and in Washington. Speaking at a regular monthly news conference, Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said that the military had begun putting…
India, China to court each other at informal summit in bid to re-set ties
NEW DELHI/BEIJING (Reuters) – The leaders of India and China are set to make their boldest attempt yet at rapprochement in talks this week just months after a dispute over a stretch of their high-altitude…
China considering cutting duty on imported cars by about half: Bloomberg
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China is considering cutting the import duty on passenger cars by about half as part of the country’s plan to further open up the automobile market, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing…
Beijing Auto Show: Tesla, a $111,000 electric sports car and VW’s tech push
The Beijing International Automotive Exhibition is a barometer of the state of the world’s biggest passenger-vehicle market. New cars are launched, startups vie for attention against their multinational rivals. This year’s show is significant for…
China says it welcomes visit by U.S. officials amid trade spat
BEIJING — China’s foreign ministry said Wednesday that it welcomes a planned visit by U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin to Beijing next week amid trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Foreign ministry spokesman…
Top US admiral says China now capable of controlling South China Sea
“China’s impressive military buildup could soon challenge the … posed the idea of moving the top U.S. military commander in the Pacific to South Korea, news.com.au reported. Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop confirmed the news…
China invites overseas investors to propel local chip ambitions
BEIJING (Reuters) – China is looking for billions of dollars in funds to propel its domestic ambitions in chips to cut a heavy reliance on imports, and has invited overseas investors to help it get…
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