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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

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

Koi takes a morning walk! (video)

A Koi takes a walk just when the rain stopped in Uttara Sector 13 Lakeside Park of Dhaka this morning.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

US raises cyber concerns with China

President Barack Obama has raised continuing US concerns over China's cyber activities, as two days of talks between the two nations came to an end.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

China police checkpoint attack 'kills 18' in Xinjiang

A US media report says at least 18 people die in the Chinese region of Xinjiang during a clash at a police checkpoint.

June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015

Decades-old frozen meat seized in China: Report

Almost half a billion dollars worth of smuggled frozen meat -- some of it rotting and more than 40 years old -- has been seized in China, reports say.

June 19, 2015
June 19, 2015

Hong Kong MPs reject 'fake democracy'

Hong Kong lawmakers yesterday rejected a Beijing-backed electoral reform package derided as "fake democracy" during mass protests last year, leaving the city in deadlock

June 18, 2015
June 18, 2015

Hong Kong lawmakers reject Beijing poll plan

Legislators in Hong Kong rejects a controversial Beijing-backed election reform package that sparked mass protests last year.

June 17, 2015
June 17, 2015

10 destinations for a Qingming outing in China

See the 10 most beautiful destinations for a Qingming outing in China.

June 17, 2015
June 17, 2015

Cleaner air would save two million lives a year: study

Cleaner air worldwide will save two million lives a year and not only in the most polluted countries, a study finds.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

China says Nepal quake moved Everest southwest

A devastating earthquake that hit Nepal in April moves Mount Everest three centimetres (just over an inch) to the southwest, but does not change its height, according to Chinese research.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

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