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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

August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015

China devalues yuan after poor economic data

China devalued its currency after a run of poor economic data, a move it billed as a free-market reform.

August 11, 2015
August 11, 2015

China's black market for organ donations

It is the unimaginable decision that no mother should ever have to make: choosing which of her sons might live or die.

August 10, 2015
August 10, 2015

Typhoon lashes China, 14 dead

A typhoon battered China's east coast, killing 14 people and forcing the authorities to evacuate hundreds of thousands more.

August 8, 2015
August 8, 2015

How China is winning Southeast Asia

In only two decades, China has become Southeast Asian countries' leading economic partner, boosting its influence throughout the region.

August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

Chinese jaywalkers made to wear green 'hats of shame'

Police in one Chinese city comes up with a novel way of tackling jaywalkers - making them wear green hats while helping to direct traffic.

August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015

China cop rescues newborn from pipe in public toilet (video)

A Beijing policeman rescues a newborn baby stuck face down in a public toilet, reaching his arm down into the pipe to gently pull out the infant.

August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015

Soudelor targets Japan, China as most powerful storm of 2015

Super Typhoon Soudelor develops into the world's most powerful storm of the year as it took aim at Japan, Taiwan and China after trashing the Northern Marianas.

August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015

Japan picks up sword again after 70 years!

Politics in the Far East region is getting interesting by the day with ample hints that it would get complicated soon with some new developments in the region.

August 1, 2015
August 1, 2015

China escalator mishap: New video footage shows mall employees had close shave minutes before tragedy

New video footage shows mall employees experience a close shave just minutes before Xiang Liujuan was killed in the escalator mishap.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Beijing is going to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, beating the bid of Kazakhstan's Almaty.