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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 18, 2015
May 18, 2015

The shadow of border disputes

None of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits drew as much attention as his three days visit to China.

May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015

China urged to release Panchen Lama after 20 years

Tibetan exiles are calling for China to release a high-ranking monk who disappeared 20 years ago when he was just six years old.

May 16, 2015
May 16, 2015

India and China sign $22 bn-worth of deals as Modi ends visit

India signs trade and economic co-operation deals worth $22bn ($14bn) in Shanghai as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China draws to a close.

May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015

Indian PM Modi's selfie diplomacy is all the rage in China

In a rare show of common charm from one of China's most elite politicians, Premier Li Keqiang appears in a grinning selfie with visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

May 15, 2015
May 15, 2015

50 Chinese people fit into a 6-seater van (Video)

Cops find 50 people crammed into a 6-seat van in China. Watch the impossible scene captured on video.

May 12, 2015
May 12, 2015

Largest earthquakes in 115 years

Here is a list of the largest earthquakes around the world since the 1900’s according to their intensity on Richter scale and casualties.

May 6, 2015
May 6, 2015

China reaches out to Indian Ocean through Pakistan

China is uncomfortable about the Indo-US alliance to dominate the region.

May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins China's Weibo

India's PM Narendra Modi has joined China's main microblogging service Weibo, gaining thousands of followers by the hour and plenty of comments too.

May 2, 2015
May 2, 2015

Humanoid robot unveiled at Beijing conference

"Yangyang," a humanoid robot with a variety of realistic expressions wows visitors at Beijing's Global Mobile Internet Conference.

April 13, 2015
April 13, 2015

China raises trade hopes

Bangladesh stands to gain much from China by way of higher exports and investment, as the Asian economic giant looks to deepen ties with its South Asian neighbours.