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Xi snubs EU-China anniversary summit
Brussels sought visit to mark 50 years of ties, but move adds to scepticism about warm words from BeijingFinancial Times - 6d -
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China unveils plan to ‘vigorously boost’ weak consumption
Policymakers seek to spur demand as economy battles deflationary pressureFinancial Times - 5d -
The Hidden Cost of Trump’s Trade War on China
Progress on battling fentanyl trafficking could be lost, and so could American lives.The New York Times - 4d -
China conducts air and sea drills near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says an unusually large number of Chinese military ships, planes and drones entered airspace and waters surrounding the self-governing island republic between Sunday and ...ABC News - 4d -
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 - 3d -
China’s military is going to war against itself
Two recent waves of purges — the first beginning in 2023 and ending in the middle of last year and the second beginning in November of last year — have targeted officers loyal to Xi.The Hill - 3d -
Hamilton 'gob-smacked' by Ferrari speed in China
Lewis Hamilton says he is "gob-smacked" to take his first pole position for Ferrari for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
AstraZeneca to invest $2.5bn in China after scandal
London-listed drugmaker will establish research centre in BeijingFinancial Times - 1d -
Hamilton takes first Ferrari win in China sprint
Lewis Hamilton takes his first win for Ferrari on only his second outing for the team with a dominant victory in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.BBC News - 16h -
China spends big on its ageing pets
Demographic shift underlines emerging opportunities in country’s vast consumer marketFinancial Times - 18h -
Piastri takes first pole in China ahead of Russell
McLaren's Oscar Piastri takes pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix as George Russell's Mercedes sneaks between the Australian and team-mate Lando Norris.BBC News - 11h -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 11h -
World Athletics Indoor Championships: Schedule, start times and how to watch
The British squad have enjoyed a strong event so far in ChinaYahoo Sports - 3h -
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WATCH: Collin Morikawa's caddy, JJ Jakovac, hits hole-in-one at TPC Sawgrass
Jakovac might have hit the shot of the weekend alreadyCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
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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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d
