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China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant
Beijing is concerned US proximity could lead to leakage of key smart car technology used by Tesla’s main rivalFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
CK Hutchison records bumper profits at ports ahead of BlackRock deal
Conglomerate faces criticism from Beijing for $22.8bn agreement with consortium led by US asset managerFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump Has Hinted at a Xi Visit. China Is Still Wondering What He Wants.
Chinese experts say Beijing is open to talks but is being stonewalled by the State Department and other official channels.The New York Times - 6d -
China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffs
Tax revenues have fallen, leaving the government with less money to help consumers or exporters as Beijing braces for President Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 5d -
How Elon Musk’s DOGE Cuts Leave a Vacuum That China Can Fill
The Department of Government Efficiency is shuttering organizations that Beijing worried about most, or actively sought to subvert.The New York Times - 5d -
China explores services subsidy to boost weak domestic demand
Support for travel, tourism and sports comes as Beijing doubles funding for goods trade-in scheme to $41bnFinancial Times - 3d -
China releases detained Mintz employees as Xi courts global CEOs
Visiting executives include Apple’s Tim Cook and Pfizer’s Albert Bourla as Beijing seeks investmentFinancial Times - 3d -
China Releases Mintz Employees After 2-Year Detention
The release of the five employees, detained during a crackdown on foreign due diligence, comes as Beijing is trying to bring back overseas investment.The New York Times - 3d -
US adds dozens of Chinese entities to export blacklist
Move marks Trump administration’s first attempt to stifle Beijing’s development of military-related technologyFinancial Times - 2d -
China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump
Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
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 -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Trump and China Clash Over Panama Canal in Test of Hong Kong’s Status
Beijing’s threat to stop a tycoon’s sale of his ports business has dealmakers wondering if they can still operate without political interference.The New York Times - 6d -
China’s bond yields are rising — but economists say deflation worries could soon pull them lower
Chinese commercial banks across the country have rushed to dole out cheaper consumption loans, heeding Beijing's call to bolster spending.CNBC - 6d -
Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China
Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.The New York Times - 4d -
China preparing for a protracted trade war with U.S.
China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and targeted 25 American companies in response to the now 20% blanket tariffs President Trump placed on all Chinese goods. Anna ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Wall Street suffers ‘ugly’ sell-off amid US recession fears, as Musk’s Tesla falls 50% from all–time high – business live
Volatility soars and shares slide after Beijing imposes tariffs on imports of agricultural goods from America. Analysts at investment bank Jefferies remain optimistic about the prospects for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Dalai Lama says his successor will be born outside China in the ‘free world’
New book by spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism will raise the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of Tibet. The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies
Ed Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action. Ed Miliband: ‘The global battle against the climate crisis needs China’ The UK is hoping ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia
Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economiesABC News - Mar. 14 -
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 -
China calls for protections for students in US after congressional panel demands data from colleges
Beijing has demanded protections for Chinese students in the U.S. after a congressional panel asked six American universities to hand over a large amount of detailed information on their Chinese ...ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Montana Republican meets with Chinese leader amid tariff tensions
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), a supporter of President Trump, met Saturday with China's economic chief, Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing. This was the first visit by a U.S. politician to China ...The Hill - 5d -
Chinese Premier meets pro-Trump US Senator Daines and calls for dialogue instead of confrontation
Chinese Premier Li Qiang says Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation during his meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald TrumpABC News - 4d -
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden ...ABC News - 4d -
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden ...ABC News - 4d -
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City
A team of about 150 restorers fuses scientific analysis and traditional techniques to clean, patch up and otherwise revive the more than 1.8 million relics in the collection of Beijing's Forbidden ...ABC News - 4d -
China remains top military and cyber threat to US, intelligence report says
Annual report says Beijing making ‘steady but uneven’ progress on capabilities to capture Taiwan. China remains the United States’ top military and cyber threat, according to a new report by US ...The Guardian - 2d -
Pete Hegseth, dogged by scandal at home, pledges US support for Manila against China
Defence secretary’s Philippines visit, aimed at bolstering ties in Asia-Pacific, comes amid rising tensions with Beijing and calls for his resignation. The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth , has ...The Guardian - 1h -
Taiwan’s president labels China a ‘foreign hostile force’ and ramps up security measures citing ‘infiltration’
Lai Ching-te’s speech – which included a proposal to set up military courts – prompted an angry reaction from Beijing, which called him a ‘creator of crisis’. Taiwan’s new president has formally ...The Guardian - Mar. 14