(Reuters) – China’s Tianqi Lithium Corp (Shenzhen:002466.SZ – News) said on Thursday it would buy a minority stake in Chilean lithium producer SQM (SQMa.SN) for $4.07 billion, gaining more global access to a key component…
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U.S., China launch trade talks to avert tariff war, economic damage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and China launch a second round of trade talks on Thursday to try to avert a damaging tariff war, with the Trump administration demanding a $200 billion cut in…
Beijing says no oil, gas activities in the South China Sea waters without its permission
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that no country, organization, company or individual can carry out oil and gas exploration or exploitation in Chinese waters without permission from Beijing. Ministry spokesman Lu…
‘Thank the Party!’: China tries to brainwash Muslims in camps
Day after day, Omir Bekali and other detainees in far western China’s new indoctrination camps had to disavow their Islamic beliefs, criticize themselves and their loved ones and give thanks to the ruling Communist Party.…
Peter Navarro and Steven Mnuchin feuded at Beijing trade talks
Washington (CNN)A long-standing rift between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the President’s nationalist trade adviser Peter Navarro hit new levels on the sidelines of trade talks in Beijing earlier this month. Navarro fought with Mnuchin…
Peter Navarro, Steven Mnuchin feuded at Beijing trade talks
A long-standing rift between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the President’s nationalist trade adviser Peter Navarro hit new levels on the sidelines of trade talks in Beijing earlier this month. Navarro fought with Mnuchin during…
L.A. Times Suspends Beijing Bureau Chief After Accusations
The Los Angeles Times said Tuesday that it was suspending Jonathan Kaiman, its Beijing bureau chief, amid accusations of sexual misconduct. The move followed accusations against Mr. Kaiman by a fellow journalist, Felicia Sonmez, who…
China, Airbus investigating after blown-out windshield on plane forces emergency landing
Sichuan Airlines flight 8633 was en route from Chongqing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet, on Monday morning when the cockpit window on the A319 jet flew off, the country’s aviation regulator said. The co-pilot’s seatbelt prevented…
China urges North Korea to proceed with Trump summit amid threats
BEIJING — China urged its ally North Korea on Wednesday to proceed … and maintain peace and stability in the region,” Lu said at a regularly scheduled news briefing. Kim and Trump are due to…
China’s Didi axes social features from carpooling service after passenger murder
Following news of the death, users have criticized Didi’s efforts … Brasil and Australia where it will come head-to-head with Uber [UBER.UL]. After acquiring Uber’s China business in 2016, Didi controls over 90 percent of…
China: military drills to threaten Taiwan
The message conveyed by the recent drills is “very clear,” spokesman for the Cabinet’s Taiwan Affairs Office An Fengshan said at a biweekly news conference on Wednesday … and territorial integrity,” An said. China has…
L.A. Times suspends Beijing bureau chief while it investigates sexual misconduct allegation
The Los Angeles Times suspended Beijing Bureau Chief Jonathan Kaiman on Tuesday and has launched an investigation into an allegation of sexual misconduct. On Monday, former Beijing-based journalist Felicia Sonmez sent a letter to the…
China, Airbus investigating blown-out windshield on plane
Sichuan Airlines Flight 3U8633 was en route from Chongqing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet, on Monday morning when the cockpit window on the A319 jet broke off, according to the website of the Civil Aviation Administration…
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