Latest in China Russia
Sort by
84 items
-
Marc Fogel designated as "wrongfully detained" in Russia
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania man imprisoned in Russia, has been designated as "wrongfully detained," according to the U.S. Department of State.CBS News - 3m -
A truce with Russia could lead to ultimate Ukrainian victory
The collapse of the Russian regime is more real than many experts think.The Hill - 1h -
Driver in China Car-Ramming Attack Sentenced to Death
An incident that left 35 people dead drew condemnation from leader Xi Jinping and spurred efforts to tamp down unrest.The Wall Street Journal - 4h -
Foreign brands are back in China. But the economy has cooled and domestic competition is dug-in.
Experts told MarketWatch the key to connecting with Chinese customers is being willing to depart from home-market strategies and embracing local tastes.MarketWatch - 5h -
China to build world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet
The project has stoked concerns about displacement and environmental impact downstream in India and Bangladesh.BBC News - 8h -
-
How a Mao-era system creates second-class citizens in modern China
Calls grow to scrap hukou household registration system to unleash pent-up consumptionFinancial Times - 15h -
-
Russia accused of shooting down Azerbaijan passenger plane
US and regional officials and aviation experts suggest anti-aircraft fire could be to blame for crash in KazakhstanFinancial Times - 1d -
Russia cautions against 'hypotheses' in Azerbaijan Airlines crash
Moscow on Thursday warned against speculation that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan this week that killed 38 people. Kremlin spokesperson ...The Hill - 1d -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine claims it struck military facility in Russia
Airforce hits military industrial facility in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky, in Russia’s Rostov region, says Ukrainian military. Russia and Kazakhstan have sought to temper speculation about the cause of ...The Guardian - 1d -
China raises its estimate for the size of its economy in 2023
China says its economy grew a bit more in 2023 than earlier thought, according to an economic census conducted every five yearsABC News - 1d -
World Bank lifts China growth forecasts but calls for deeper reforms
Policy easing and stronger exports have helped economy, but country still faces property crisis and weak demand. The World Bank has lifted its growth forecasts for China’s economy, but called for ...The Guardian - 1d -
FirstFT: China’s EV sales zoom past western rivals
Also in today’s newsletter, deal drought squeezes private equity payouts and why Canadians are steering clear of ice hockeyFinancial Times - 1d -
Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said.The New York Times - 1d -
World Bank lifts China growth forecast but calls for deeper reforms
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidenceFinancial Times - 1d -
China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west
Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targetsFinancial Times - 1d -
India roars ahead of China to top Asian IPO rankings
Fast-growing Indian market behind only the US in money raised by company listingsFinancial Times - 1d -
Biden condemns Russia's 'outrageous' Christmas attack on Ukraine
President Biden on Wednesday denounced Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine, declaring the wave of missiles and drones “outrageous.” "The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off the Ukrainian ...The Hill - 1d -
Dozens dead after Russia-bound plane crashes
Dozens are dead after a plane bound for Russia crashed in Kazakhstan. At least 38 are dead. Twenty-nine survived. The crash was caught on camera and shows video inside the plane while it was still ...NBC News - 1d -
I Never Felt Like This in China Before
America must compete with China, but there’s also a complicated reality that both countries have to face.The New York Times - 1d -
China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties
China and Japan have agreed to set up talks on often contentious security issuesABC News - 2d -
Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war
The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.BBC News - 2d -
-
The China-India rivalry will define the future of Asia
In recent years, India is tasting the bitter fruits of Modi’s initial efforts to appease China.The Hill - 2d -
-
The rise and rise of Maye Musk: China’s love affair with Elon Musk’s mother
The 76-year-old is part of a trend of ‘silver influencers’ whose success in the face of adversity resonates strongly. Could she be Elon’s secret weapon in China?. Maye Musk is a busy woman. As well ...The Guardian - 2d -
China steps up campaign for single people to date, marry and give birth
Women receive cold-calls about family planning and universities asked to offer ‘love courses’ to tackle demographic crisisFinancial Times - 2d -
How Trump’s tariffs can generate both economic and political reform in China
If Trump is allowed by Elon Musk to stick to his guns, he can apply to China the principle he announced for his domestic opponents: “Success will be our retribution.”The Hill - 3d -
‘We need to be prepared’: China adapts to era of extreme flooding
While some residents take to building houses in trees, officials recognise need for national response to climate disasters. Every summer, Dongting Hu, China’s second-largest freshwater lake, swells ...The Guardian - 3d -
Don't Look Now, but China's AI Is Catching Up Fast
Chinese artificial-intelligence startups are using workarounds to challenge OpenAI despite a lack of access to advanced chips.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Questions Emerge About Data Used by China to Defend Against Doping Allegations
China and the World Anti-Doping Agency say that positive tests for a banned drug among elite Chinese swimmers were a result of unwitting contamination. But the science behind that assertion is not ...The New York Times - 3d -
Did Elon Musk kill a bill blocking investments in China to help Tesla?
Democrats have accused the Tesla CEO of influencing the government-funding bill to his own benefit.MarketWatch - 3d -
‘A sense of freedom’: China’s small bookshops relocate across the world
As stores that were spaces for open discussion have been forced to close, new ventures spring up overseas. On 24 November, exactly two years after a fire in an apartment building in Xinjiang ...The Guardian - 3d -
The 'Invisible Wall' Amplifying China's Population Doom Loop
A two-tier system that has long made workers leave children behind in villages is cutting into birthrates.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
What is neijuan, and why is China worried about it?
The buzzword – which went viral after a student was filmed working on his laptop while riding his bicycle – reflects a mix of competitiveness and hopelessness amid China’s slowing economy. On the ...The Guardian - 3d -
US targets China with probe into semiconductor industry
The White House on Monday launched a new probe into China's semiconductor industry as the Biden administration continues to take more aggressive action against Chinese technology out of national ...The Hill - 4d -
Australia to extradite former Marine pilot who worked in China
Australia has agreed to extradite a former Marine pilot whom the U.S. has accused of training Chinese pilots more than a decade ago. Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus confirmed in a ...The Hill - 4d -
Baby mammoth in Russia is the ‘best-preserved’ ever found
The 50,000-year-old female, nicknamed Yana, is one of only seven whole remains discovered in world. Russian scientists have displayed the remarkably well-preserved remains of a baby mammoth found ...The Guardian - 4d
