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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

May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

India's economy grows 7.3 percent

India posted annual growth of 7.3 percent on Friday, overtaking China in the first three months of 2015, but analysts warned further measures were needed to boost the economy.

May 28, 2015
May 28, 2015

Lenovo phone features virtual keyboard

Chinese electronics giant Lenovo has unveiled a phone with a built-in laser projector that can be used to display a virtual keyboard or display.

May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015

China nursing home fire kills 38

A fire at a nursing home in China's Henan province kills 38 people, state media report.Another six people are injured in the fire, which broke out at the privately run Kangleyuan home in Pingdingshan.

May 26, 2015
May 26, 2015

China-Bangladesh: Strengthening partnership

Bangladesh has been able to maintain a balanced relationship with China and India because the country needs both the economic giants of Asia to quicken its pace of economic and social development.

May 24, 2015
May 24, 2015

Dhaka, Beijing sign 6 instruments

Bangladesh and China today signed six instruments to further boost bilateral ties between the two countries both at public and private sectors.

May 24, 2015
May 24, 2015

China readies national carbon market to fight climate change

A successful carbon offset, or "cap-and-trade," market could play a big part in cutting China's emissions -- and help the world tackle global warming.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

Beijing university to introduce Bangla dept

Beijing Foreign Studies University in China is going to introduce Department of Bangla in the coming year.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

Hong Kong cops smash trafficking racket

Hong Kong police smashed a syndicate that has been smuggling Bangladeshi workers illegally into the city over the past year.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

Modi in China

Since taking office last year, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to transform his country's relationship with China...

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

Chinese man 'with 17 girlfriends' arrested for fraud

A Chinese man has been caught cheating on 17 girlfriends at once has been arrested for fraud.