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Beijing and Brussels tariff talks on electric vehicles continue

World - Yahoo News - November 8

France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers

Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industry

World - Financial Times - November 4

Brussels downgrades Eurozone growth forecast to 1.3%

Germany’s economic struggles weigh down on region as US continues to outpace Europe

Business - Financial Times - November 15

How the US is bankrolling Beijing’s ambitions

The United States can no longer afford to prioritize short-term financial gain over national security.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Brussels to free up billions of euros for defence and security from EU budget

Policy shift will allow the bloc’s capitals to redirect ‘cohesion funds’ amid Ukraine conflict and Trump victory

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Beijing prefers neither: China’s view of the US election

China’s approach could be summarized as calibrating its strategies to account for the leader in the Oval Office in the areas of economy, foreign policy and Taiwan.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Trump's Win Signals More Confrontation With Beijing

The president-elect is set to deepen trade tensions with Washington’s top rival, while China could benefit from weaker U.S. alliances.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump

The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by China. Some in Taiwan say it can’t afford to spend what Donald ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

How Beijing Tamed a Lawless Industry and Gained Global Influence

State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.

Business - The New York Times - October 28

Beijing considers $1.4 trillion borrowing increase to support economy: Reuters

Fresh stimulus would help local authorities resolve off balance-sheet debt

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Elon Musk's influence over Trump is being closely watched by Beijing

Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over former President Donald Trump could be good news for China, where he has extensive business interests.

Chinese exports soar as Beijing prepares for trade tensions with Trump

China could respond to aggressive new tariffs with bigger stimulus action or currency depreciation, say analysts

World - Financial Times - November 7

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints

Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer support

Business - Financial Times - November 11

Trump Is Recruiting a Team of China Hawks. So Why Is Beijing Relieved?

Absent from the expected cabinet lineup are China’s most-feared adversaries, including Mike Pompeo and Robert O’Brien.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser

Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-elect

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Bolton: Moscow, Beijing should feel ‘a lot of relief’ if Gabbard is confirmed as DNI

Former national security adviser John Bolton said Russia and China should feel “a lot of relief” if former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s director of ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it

Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures

The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Japan will watch China's military after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military ...

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of ...

World - ABC News - October 24

A knife attack near a school in Beijing injures 5 people, including 3 children

A knife attack near a school in China’s capital has injured five people, including three children

World - ABC News - October 28

China's space station gets new crew as Beijing advances Xi's "space dream"

A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.

As China approaches WTO, analysts say Beijing-EU tariff spat unlikely to go 'too far'

China's commerce ministry said Monday that it had filed an additional appeal with the WTO over the EU's tariffs on its EVs, as bilateral talks have yet to lead to a breakthrough.

Business - CNBC - November 5

China blocking UK plans in Beijing amid east London mega-embassy dispute

Exclusive: UK rebuild of Beijing embassy held up as Angela Rayner faces fraught decision on Royal Mint Court site. UK politics live – latest updates China is blocking requests to rebuild the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Italian President Mattarella meets Chinese leader Xi in Beijing amid complex ties

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Friday on an official visit to China

World - ABC News - November 8

How Beijing Took Control of Hong Kong's Financial Hub---and Left the West Behind

The world’s pre-eminent East-meets-West investment hub has become more Chinese as international financial institutions, corporations, and expatriates retreat