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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

March 24, 2015
March 24, 2015

Most Asia stocks fall on weak China, Japan factory data

Asia's two largest economies, China and Japan witness factory activity expand at a slower pace in March, suggesting that their recovery may be losing momentum

March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015

India and China hold talks on border dispute

Senior Indian and Chinese officials are meeting in Delhi for talks aimed at resolving a contentious border dispute, the first discussions since Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to power

March 23, 2015
March 23, 2015

Climate change 'big threat to China'

Climate change may have "huge impact" on China, reducing crop yields, harming the environment, warns country's top weather scientist

March 22, 2015
March 22, 2015

Climate change: China official warns of 'huge impact'

Climate top weather scientist have warned that change could have a "huge impact" on China, reducing crop yields and harming the environment

March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015

Putin set to make China trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China later this year to attend events marking the 70th anniversary of victory in the world's anti-fascist war

March 21, 2015
March 21, 2015

Asia powers hold renewed talks

Foreign ministers of China, Japan and South Korea are meeting for their first talks in three years

March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015

China and Japan hold first security talks in four years

China and Japan are holding their first high-level security talks in four years, following recent tensions over territorial and historical issues.

March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015

Yahoo shutting down its office in China

The closure of the research centre in Beijing office will eliminate 200 to 300 jobs, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, quoting a person familiar with the matter.

March 19, 2015
March 19, 2015

Will that be all, sir? Butler business booms in China

A butler can typically expect to earn 20,000 yuan ($3,200) a month, making the course a worthwhile investment.

March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015

China is third largest arms exporter

China has become the world's third largest exporter of arms after the US and Russia, according to a new report