China puts anti-dumping tariff of up to 18.9% on imports of pork from the EU
By ELAINE KURTENBACH, BANGKOK, (AP):- China will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union,…
China
China, officially known as the ‘People’s Republic of China,’ is a country located in East Asia. With a population of over 1.4 billion, it is the world’s second most populous country after India, and with an area of 9.6 million square kilometers, it is the third-largest country in the world by land area. China is a country experiencing rapid economic development.China remains shrouded in mystery, and the world is eager to know more. While our editorial board holds reservations regarding China’s political system and human rights record, we nonetheless provide continuous updates on the latest developments concerning its role in global politics, political economy, and culture.
Volkswagen’s $3.5B gamble: Can it win back share in the competitive Chinese market
By KEN MORITSUGU, HEFEI, China (AP):- Volkswagen is making a major bet in China, the largest and one of the most cutthroat…
Trump is proposing a $12B aid package for farmers hit hard by his trade war with China
By SEUNG MIN KIM, JOSH FUNK and DIDI TANG, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Donald Trump is planning a $12 billion farm aid package, according…
China’s factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce
HONG KONG (AP):- China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on…
Afghanistan vows cooperation over cross-border attack that killed 3 Chinese workers in Tajikistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP):- Afghanistan on Friday expressed “deep regret” and strongly condemned a cross-border attack into neighboring Tajikistan that killed…
At least 75 dead as Hong Kong firefighters battle burning towers for a second day
By CHAN HO-HIM and HUIZHONG WU, HONG KONG (AP):- Firefighters battled a blaze at a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong…
Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day
By CHAN HO-HIM and HUIZHONG WU, HONG KONG (AP):- Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong’s deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday,…
Alibaba’s cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom
By CHAN HO-HIM, HONG KONG (AP):- China’s Alibaba Group posted a 34% jump in revenue from its cloud business in its…
MI5 warns UK lawmakers that Chinese spies are trying to reach them via LinkedIn
By SYLVIA HUI, LONDON (AP):- Britain’s domestic intelligence agency on Tuesday warned U.K. lawmakers that Chinese spies were actively reaching out to “recruit…
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
By KEN MORITSUGU and MARI YAMAGUCHI, BEIJING (AP):- Less than a month into her term, Japan’s conservative leader has stirred tensions with…
China’s Singles’ Day online shopping bonanza’s sales slow as shoppers opt for more affordable deals
By CHAN HO-HIM, BANGKOK (AP):- Sales during China’s largest online shopping festival, Singles’ Day, jumped almost 18% from a year earlier…
China seeks to project power far beyond its coast with the new Fujian aircraft carrier
By DAVID RISING, BANGKOK (AP):- China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, state media reported Friday, adding a…
Trump is hosting Central Asian leaders as US seeks to get around China on rare earth metals
By AAMER MADHANI, WASHINGTON (AP):- President Donald Trump will host leaders of five Central Asian countries at the White House on Thursday as…
On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doing
By SETH BORENSTEIN and MAURICIO SAVARESE, BELEM, Brazil (AP):- For 30 years, world leaders and diplomats have gathered at United Nations…
Hong Kong court rejects Tiananmen vigil organizer’s bid to quash indictment
By KANIS LEUNG, HONG KONG (AP):- A Hong Kong court on Monday rejected a former Tiananmen vigil organizer’s attempt to quash…