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Lights out at Northvolt
The collapse of the battery maker hurts Europe’s bid to rival ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Let Only Red Flowers Bloom — Emily Feng on what it is to be Chinese
A swansong for a vanishing world and a moving account of the pressures and persecutions in Xi’s ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
US to probe Chinese telecom groups it suspects of posing security risk
Huawei, ZTE and China Telecom among companies targeted by new FCC investigationFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
Liam Lawson painfully honest after torrid start to Red Bull F1 career: ‘It’s just not good enough’
The Kiwi driver qualified dead last for the second qualifying session running in ChinaYahoo Sports - Mar. 22 -
World Athletics Indoor Championships: Schedule, start times and how to watch
The British squad have enjoyed a strong event so far in ChinaYahoo Sports - 6d -
Five optimistic scenarios for the global economy
A Trump U-turn and surprise growth in Europe and China are possibleFinancial Times - 5d -
Canada races to secure its Arctic frontier
Improved accessibility increases competition for resources from US, Russia and ChinaFinancial Times - 2d -
China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months
The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year
Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
China’s Geely sells Saxo Bank stake to Swiss private bank
Eight-year joint venture was a bet on Chinese capital markets opening up to the westFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Facebook ‘worked hand in glove’ with China on censor tools, claims ex-director
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
China’s delivery platforms compete to offer better worker benefits
Leading players act as competition intensifies and Beijing points out their ‘national responsibility’Financial Times - Mar. 11 -
China could literally rewrite history using AI — and control the future
This isn’t just another policy debate — it’s a defining moment that will shape global discourse and the balance of power for decades to come. The technology we allow to thrive will either spread ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
US communications regulator to create council to counter China tech threats
Move comes as FCC’s remit has broadened in face of hostile acts by BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
‘Let’s Not Talk About It’: 5 Years Later, China’s Covid Shadow Lingers
People who endured the longest Covid restrictions in the world are still grappling with what they lost: their loved ones, their livelihoods, their dignity.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
China Cools on Musk: ‘Two Cars for the Price of One Tesla’
Elon Musk, the company’s chief executive, is fast losing out to Chinese electric carmakers in Tesla’s second-most-important market.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
America is breaking its own maritime law — and China knows it
We have a legal obligation under the Merchant Marine Act to maintain sufficient maritime capacity for national defense and commerce.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.
In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
China urges CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ on Panama ports deal
Shares hit by commentary saying $22.8bn deal with US asset manager BlackRock ‘disregards national interests’Financial Times - Mar. 14 -
China Condemns CK Hutchison-BlackRock Panama Canal Deal
The Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison’s planned sale of ports in Panama to a group led by BlackRock, the American finance giant, is under fire from Beijing.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
China Backs Iran in Nuclear Talks, Slams ‘Threat of Force’ From the West
Beijing sought to position itself as a key player in negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as President Trump called for talks with Tehran.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
This could be Tesla’s next plan to recoup China market share
Tesla has lost share to Chinese competitors, while Elon Musk’s political activities have led to steep declines in Tesla sales in Europe.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
US imposes restrictions on Thai officials for deporting Uyghurs to China
Trump administration makes first move to call out human rights abuses by BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Demon-child movie wows China – and smashes global box office records
Virtually unknown in the west, Ne Zha 2 is the world’s highest-grossing animation at £1.6bn – outdoing Inside Out 2 – just weeks after its release. Just a few years ago, the biggest star of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
China’s self-driving lidar leader plans tariff-beating overseas factory
Customers urge Hesai to diversify production of key tech for autonomous vehicles to avoid geopolitical tensionsFinancial Times - Mar. 16 -
Trojan horse at the border: China's Huawei operates freely in Mexico
Huawei, a Chinese telecommunications firm, has increased its presence in Mexico despite being banned by the U.S. government due to allegations of espionage, racketeering and conspiracy to steal ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
China announces plan to 'vigorously boost consumption' in bid to shore up economy
The plan was to vigorously boost consumption, expand domestic demand, and "enhance consumption capacity by increasing income and reducing burdens."CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Japan to deploy long-range missiles able to hit North Korea and China
Planned missiles on Kyushu said to be part of ‘counterstrike capabilities’, as fears grow over US security pact. Japan is planning to deploy long-range missiles on its southern island of Kyushu ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Ed Miliband vows to engage with China on climate after Tory ‘negligence’
Energy security and net zero secretary travels to Beijing for countries’ first formal climate meetings since 2017. Ed Miliband has accused the previous Conservative government of negligence for ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
The Trump administration axed Voice of America, and China's state media are delighted
Chinese state media are celebrating President Donald Trump’s move to gut Voice of America and other U.S. government-funded news outlets that push back against authoritarian regimes.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Trump says China’s Xi to visit the US in ‘not too distant future’
Hint at future summit comes amid escalating trade conflict between Washington and BeijingFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite
US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mountFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Hong Kong Adds to China’s Growing Criticism of Panama Canal Deal
The city’s chief executive said a deal between the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and BlackRock, a major American investment firm, requires “serious attention.”The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
Adams’s Associates Under Federal Investigation Over Ties to China
The Justice Department is pushing to drop corruption charges against Eric Adams in Manhattan while federal authorities in Brooklyn have been investigating his top fund-raisers.The New York Times - Mar. 18
