No Comment China unveils first humanoid robot training base in Shanghai China's Pudong District opens a humanoid robot training base, training 100 robots now with a goal of 1,000 by 2027, enhancing applications in manufacturing and services. 22 January 2025
China China executes two men found guilty of killing sprees Fan Weiqu rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35 people, while 21-year-old Xu Jiajin killed eight people and injured 17 in a stabbing attack last year. 20 January 2025
USA Who is Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration? Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, signalling a potential thaw in Washington-Beijing relations. 20 January 2025
Tech News TikTok restoring access after Trump pledges to issue executive order President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer. 19 January 2025
Tech News TikTok ban begins in the US a day before Donald Trump's inauguration When users opened the TikTok app on Saturday, they encountered a pop-up message that said, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now". 19 January 2025
Tech News What will happen when TikTok goes dark? Here's how to prepare From how to save your content to what to expect after the app disappears from app stores, this is how you need to prepare for the US TikTok ban. 18 January 2025
USA Trump discusses trade and TikTok ban in phone call with Xi Jinping The call came the same day that the US Supreme Court backed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company. 18 January 2025
Tech News Which countries have banned TikTok and why? While the United States will likely become the first country to ban TikTok outright, many others are concerned about the platform's ties to China. 17 January 2025
Tech News TikTok ban upheld by US Supreme Court unless sold by Chinese owners TikTok is facing a ban in the United States on Sunday after the country's Supreme Court upheld a federal law to shut it down or force its sale. 17 January 2025
Economy Strong exports help China hit economic growth targets for 2024 Exports have surged as companies and consumers rush to beat potential US tariff hikes. However, some economists say China's economy is growing at a slower pace than official estimates show. 17 January 2025
Business European luxury stocks rally as Richemont posts record quarterly sales Richemont reported strong quarterly results, driven by festival sales, despite ongoing weak demand in China. The robust earnings lifted rival share prices, buoying the European luxury sector on Thursday. 17 January 2025
World News Japan formally inaugurates independent mission to NATO NATO has deepened its links with Japan and three other Indo-Pacific partners, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, though not as part of the military alliance. 17 January 2025
Business Global electric vehicle sales surge as China demand boosts growth While China and North America maintained their robust electric vehicle sales growth, European EV sales floundered, as Germany faces mounting political and economic changes. 15 January 2025
Health news EU finds evidence of discrimination against medtech firms in China Findings of a Commission’s investigation revealed China has systematically discriminated against imported medical devices in public procurement, the EU is now weighing countermeasures. 14 January 2025
Economy China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US. 13 January 2025
Europe News UK's Rachel Reeves in China in bid to reset economic ties Officials said Prime Minister Starmer wants a 'pragmatic' approach to working with Beijing on global stability, climate change and the transition to clean energy. 11 January 2025
No Comment The world's largest ice and snow theme park The northeastern Chinese city hosts the 26th edition of Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park. 10 January 2025
Europe News EU firms forced to 'silo' operations in China, harming competitiveness The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned that the trend could accelerate deglobalisation and reduce global economic growth. 9 January 2025
Europe in Motion What is the state of trade relations between EU and China? Despite trade disputes over electric vehicles and dairy products, the EU remains China’s largest trading partner, with mechanical appliances and electrical equipment being the most traded goods. 9 January 2025
No Comment Ice and snow turn into ephemeral sculptural splendour in Chinese city The ice sculpture competition in Harbin, China, is a centrepiece of the winter season and a major draw for international tourists. 9 January 2025