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U.S. might ban Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles: Report
The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to propose a new regulation on Monday that would ban Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles operating on American roads due to national security concerns, according to a recent report by Reuters.
US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say
The US Commerce Department is expected on Monday to propose prohibiting Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns, two sources told Reuters
China youth unemployment hits 18.8%, highest this year
Youth unemployment in China climbed to 18.8 percent in August, its highest level this year, as the country struggles to boost a flagging economy
China urges more economic cooperation with UK
China is ready to boost economic ties with the United Kingdom, Vice Premier He Lifeng said Wednesday, state media reported, as part of a diplomatic thaw following years of frosty relations
China prepares for heavy rain as typhoon nears Shanghai
The ministry said in a statement on Saturday that the storm would cause "heavy to torrential" downpours with "local heavy or extremely heavy rainstorms" between Sunday and Tuesday.
US moves to curb 'trade loophole' over China worries
The US government said Friday it will work to curb the "overuse and abuse" of a mechanism allowing lower-value imports to enter the country duty-free, as concerns grow over Chinese shipments
China retail sales, industrial production slow in August
Chinese retail sales and industrial production growth slowed in August, official data showed Saturday, as leaders in Beijing seek paths to achieve growth targets despite consumers' reluctance to spend
China slams Canadian tariff proposal as 'dangerous'
China's Commerce Ministry on Wednesday called Canada's intention to impose further tariffs on its batteries, tech products and critical minerals "dangerous," according to state media
Optimism of US firms in China at record lows: report
American firms in China are grappling with an unprecedented web of challenges, a business group said Thursday, as economic woes and geopolitical tensions drag optimism and profitability to all-time lows
India's economic growth slows to 7%
India's economy grew at an annual rate of 7% between April and June, official figures have shown.
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title at the championships in Beijing, China.
Tianjin officials suspected of negligence over port explosion
China accuses 11 government and port officials of negligence over the massive explosions that killed 139 people in Tianjin earlier this month.
China to build 2 more bridges in Bangladesh
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says China will construct two more friendship bridges in Bangladesh.
China investigates securities brokerages amid turmoil
Chinese police are investigating four securities brokerage firms for possible stock manipulation amid market turmoil.
China market slump: Central bank cuts interest rates
China has cut its main interest rate to boost growth in its economy.
Black Monday and Tumble Tuesday: How China reacted
Chinese stocks continue to tumble, a day after "Black Monday" sent markets crashing across the globe.
Thai police struggle to track suspect; 'new bomb' false alarm (video)
Thai police say the trail had gone cold in the hunt for a bomber a week after 20 people were killed in the country's worst bomb attack.
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to win world 100m title
Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin by one hundredth of a second to retain the 100m title at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
Global stocks plummet on fears over world economy
China's economic woes trigger European and Wall Street equity sell-offs and stir up fears for global growth.