China
Planned NATO statement full of 'belligerent rhetoric' and 'lies', says Chinese official
The draft communique said China has become a decisive enabler of Russia's war effort in Ukraine and Beijing continues to pose systemic challenges to Europe and to security.
Chinese brands tap soccer to shine in Europe
According to UEFA's official website, there are 13 global partners for this year's tournament and, remarkably, five of them are Chinese companies: BYD, Vivo, Hisense, Alipay and AliExpress
Cash is leaving China again, pressuring yuan
A sliding yuan and extensive outflows of cash from the mainland into Hong Kong show China's domestic investors are shelving expectations for any immediate recovery in their home markets and fleeing to the closest better-yielding assets.
EU and China open talks over electric car tariffs
EU and China trade chiefs held "candid and constructive" talks on Saturday over plans from Brussels to ramp up tariffs on Chinese electric cars, and the two sides will hold further consultations, the EU said
U-21 AHF Cup / Defending champions Bangladesh in final again
Bangladesh men's team moved into the final of Under-21 AHF Cup with a 5-1 win against Chinese Taipei in Singapore today.
Project Syndicate / The spectre of neo-fascism is haunting Europe
If enough people despair of emancipatory politics and accept the withdrawal into buffoonery, the political space for neo-fascism widens.
China's discount wars risk cementing frugal consumer mindset
An aggressive market grab by low-cost Chinese retailers has delivered bumper earnings for some firms but has also intensified a bruising price war, exacerbating deflationary fears in the world's second-largest economy
Panda diplomacy explained
How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.
Analysis / Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market
Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market
What is Elon Musk doing in China?
Elon Musk's recent visit to China has stirred significant interest and speculation, drawing attention to the purpose and implications of his journey. Musk's visit, the details of which were mostly kept secret, was primarily aimed at the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, as well as receiving necessary permissions for data transfer regulations.
Opening up brings progress, cooperation benefits all
China’s economic progress means not only GDP growth rate, but also quality improvement.
China firms go 'underground' on Russia payments as banks pull back
The US has imposed an array of sanctions on Russia and Russian entities since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Beijing powers up into car wars battleground
The Chinese market alone is crucial: it’s the world’s biggest with sales of 22 million vehicles last year, according to the China Passenger Car Association
China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut
Chants of "Guanyu, Guanyu, Guanyu," drowned out all other sound at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday as Zhou Guanyu, China's first and only Formula One driver, stepped onto the starting grid ahead of his first Chinese Grand Prix.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store
Apple announced the removal of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store on Friday, following directives from the Chinese government citing national security concerns.
China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's years-long economic crisis was high on the agenda during Gunawardena's trip, with China accounting for around 10 percent of the South Asian country's total foreign debt
China files WTO complaint over US electric vehicle subsidies
The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) "formulates discriminatory subsidy policies for new energy vehicles," said China's Ministry of Commerce
China warns overall pressure on employment yet to ease
More than one in five of the roughly 100 million Chinese aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in June 2023
China consumer prices rise in February for first time in six months
The positive data comes as senior officials meet in Beijing for the annual "Two Sessions" of China's parliament and its top political consultative body, in gatherings that have been dominated by the economy and national security
