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China

China’s top-of-the-line nuclear submarine sunk in shipyard

Beijing has not acknowledged the sinking and a US defence official said it was "not surprising" that China's navy would conceal it.

26/09/2024

Travel News

Hong Kong hopes these giant pandas will boost tourism

Two cute new giant pandas have arrived in Hong Kong. Can they give tourism a boost?

26/09/2024

China

China test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific Ocean

Beijing's rapid expansion of its missile capability in recent years represents a direct challenge to the US security guarantees that much of East Asia depends upon.

25/09/2024

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WATCH: French pilot Serrano soars to victory at Wingsuit Championship

French wingsuit pilot Ambroise Serrano triumphed at the World Wingsuit League Championship in Zhangjiajie, China, claiming the target-hitting title.

20/09/2024

Business

Beijing bans PwC's China unit for concealing fraud in Evergrande audit

The punishment is the heaviest yet for an international accounting firm operating in China.

13/09/2024

Economy

China raises its retirement age to address declining worksforce

Minimum retirement ages in China are much lower than in other major economies, although pressure on pension funds is forcing policy change.

13/09/2024

Business

European business confidence in China at all-time low, report says

Many European businesses believe the returns on investments in the world's second-largest economy are not worth the risks, because of issues including China's economic slowdown and a politicised business environment.

11/09/2024

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Humanising technology: Discover the future of smart living with Midea at IFA Berlin 2024

Partner content presented by Midea

Your living room and IFA Berlin 2024 have something major in common: they are both playgrounds for some of the most interesting tech on the market right now.

09/09/2024

Economy

Europe's luxury goods market braced as China demand stays slow

China reported weaker-than-expected consumer price growth for August, signalling continued sluggish domestic consumer demand. This could place further pressure on key sectors in European stock markets, including luxury consumer and mining stocks, which are sensitive to China's conomic data.

09/09/2024

Europe News

Sánchez arrives in Beijing as EU-China trade rift rumbles on

The EU imposed provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with the European Commission maintaining that Chinese firms unfairly benefit from government subsidies, allowing them to keep their prices artificially low.

08/09/2024

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WATCH: Typhoon Yagi hits Hong Kong

Typhoon Yagi passed south of Hong Kong, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruptions.

06/09/2024

Business

No sign of slowdown for Chinese electric car sales, despite EU curbs

The European Union, the US, and Canada have all announced plans to limit Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) over concerns that subsidies provided by the Chinese government are unfair and detrimental to local car makers.

04/09/2024

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Humanoid robots enter everyday life

More than 20 lifelike humanoid robots were on display at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, including models from EX Robots and Astribot Co.

22/08/2024

Business

Feud between fast-fashion rivals heats up as Shein sues Temu again

Online fast-fashion giant Shein has filed another lawsuit against competitor Temu, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing its designs, copying its product images and engaging in other types of fraud.

22/08/2024

Markets

How China's sluggish property market is hitting global mining stocks

Major global mining stocks have underperformed in the past three months due to a sharp decline in iron ore and copper prices, as China's weak demand is likely to persist.

22/08/2024

Earth News

China leads the world on renewables but continues to rely on coal

China installed more than 180 gigawatts of solar power in 2023, compared to 58 gigawatts across the whole of Europe.

20/08/2024

Economy

China retains key loan rates as economic recovery shows progress

After unexpected cuts in July, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) left the one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates (LPR) unchanged. Amid recent mixed activity data, China's economy shows signs of a modest recovery.

20/08/2024

Business

Possible drug shortages in Germany as China tightens espionage laws

Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws.

19/08/2024

Business

BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators

BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the United States last month, officials said on Friday.

16/08/2024

Sport

Paris Olympics: China cracks down on 'fan wars' as woman gets arrested

The Paris Olympics have triggered major arguments between "ultra fans" in China, leading to the removal of thousands of social media posts and the suspension of hundreds of users.

07/08/2024

Business

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars for remote software fix

Tesla is recalling 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut, China's market regulator said.

07/08/2024

China

China launches 18 satellites into space

The Long March-6 carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province.

06/08/2024

Art

Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai

Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor.

06/08/2024

Europe News

Italy's PM Meloni denounces Chinese economic support for Russia's war

Beijing's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is a source of "great friction", said the Italian Prime Minister Meloni during her official five-day visit to China.

30/07/2024

Europe News

Italy and China to boost economic ties following Meloni-Xi meeting

Evoking the old Silk Road travelled by Marco Polo, Meloni said her five-day trip to China aims to relaunch bilateral cooperation with Beijing.

29/07/2024

Economy

China cuts 1-year benchmark rate to boost economy as world markets lag

China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy on Thursday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits.

25/07/2024