Chinese Court Sentences

China Journalist, Dong Yuyu, Is Sentenced to Prison for Espionage

Dong Yuyu, who has written articles critical of the Communist Party, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat.

World - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Chinese Journalist Sentenced to Seven Years on Spy Charges

Dong Yuyu is a liberal voice who had engaged frequently with diplomats, scholars and journalists from the U.S. and Japan.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago

Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims

A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic group” after making hateful comments at political rallies two years ago

World - ABC News - November 5

Hong Kong Court Sentences Dozens in Case That Crushed Pro-Democracy Camp

Defendants include politicians and activists who had hoped to win control of legislature, a plan Beijing found subversive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18

A South Korean court sentences opposition leader Lee Jae-myung to a suspended prison term for violating election law

World - ABC News - November 15

Zimbabwe court frees opposition leader on suspended sentence after 5 months in detention

A Zimbabwean court has freed an opposition leader and 34 activists who had been in detention for more than five months

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Chinese firms invest in Saudi construction

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Should the US ban Chinese drones?

The best selling drones in the US are made by DJI in China - some Republican lawmakers plan to ban them

World - Financial Times - November 21

Chinese bond market grapples with ‘Japanification’

Deflation fuels ‘inexorable’ slide in China’s long-term sovereign bond yields below Japan’s for the first time

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’

Business - Financial Times - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Mexico grapples with its hidden Chinese trade problem

Patchy data will only fuel US concerns over its southern neighbour being used as a trade backdoor

World - Financial Times - November 3

Watch Chinese space crew return to Earth

Three astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission landed in north China after six months aboard the Tiangong space station.

Polls open after Harris and Trump finish their final push

Voting begins in one of the closest presidential contests in recent history

Business - Financial Times - November 5

UK's first Chinese parliamentarian dies at 74

Alliance pays tribute to its "ground-breaking" and "trailblazing" former assembly member, Anna Lo.

How a Chinese maths 'prodigy' unravelled in cheating storm

A 17-year-old student was hailed as a genius, until it emerged she'd cheated.

Trump victory hands hedge funds $1.2bn win from bet against renewables

Clean energy shares have tumbled on fears Republican president-elect will scrap subsidies and tax breaks

World - Financial Times - November 8

Market responds negatively to latest China stimulus moves

Futures on Hong Kong-listed stocks slumped on Friday after the country unveiled its stimulus program.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

TSMC Pauses Chip Shipments to Chinese Customers

The Taiwanese chip giant will halt shipments to Chinese companies after some of its most advanced chips ended up with Huawei.

Business - The New York Times - November 10

How Trump Divides Chinese Who Aspire for Democracy

A new HBO documentary about opposition to autocrats says a lot about the complex politics the president-elect inspires for people fleeing countries.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

Dozens killed in car rampage through Chinese stadium

At least 35 people are killed and 43 injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people in Zhuhai.

British Museum given £1bn of Chinese ceramics

The donation includes 1,700 items which date back to the third century.

UK economy stalls in third quarter

GDP shrinks in September, highlighting challenges for Labour’s growth promises

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Eight Killed in Knife Attack at Chinese College

The assault at a college in eastern China is the latest in a string of grisly crimes to unsettle the country.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 17

We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer

The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

Starmer to meet Chinese President Xi at G20 summit

World - Yahoo News - November 17

EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies

New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectors

World - Financial Times - November 19

Chinese satellite company to challenge Musk’s Starlink in Brazil

Billionaire Trump ally had clashed with Brasília this year over alleged misinformation on X

World - Financial Times - November 21

European Commission challenges Chinese brandy tariffs at WTO

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

VW sells plant in Chinese region of Xinjiang

German carmaker has long resisted pressure from investors and human rights groups to exit the area

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Chinese companies rush to tap convertible bond market

Alibaba and Ping An among corporates attracted to cheaper form of financing

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Buy American to avoid Trump trade war, says Lagarde

ECB chief takes aim at claim that tariffs will ‘make America great again’ — but calls for negotiation, not retaliation

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Starmer to be invited to meet EU leaders in February

Significant post-Brexit move comes as Brussels seeks closer ties with UK