China
US Secretary Rubio warns Panama over Chinese influence at canal amid regional tour
US Secretary of State Rubio delivered a stark warning to Panama's president on February 2 that Washington would "take measures necessary" if the Central American nation failed to curtail what the US perceives as China's growing influence.
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Kim Jong-il 'Birthday Tour' marks resumption of Chinese travel to North Korea
A Chinese tour agency has reignited interest in North Korean tourism with the announcement of the Kim Jong-il 'Birthday Tour' to Rason, a city in North Korea’s northeastern region.
China responds to Trump’s tariffs with WTO challenge, cautious countermeasures
China has sharply criticised the Trump administration’s decision to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, but has opted to leave the door open for dialogue with the US to prevent a further escalation of trade tensions.
China hit its ambitious renewable energy targets six years ahead of schedule
China remains the largest emitter of GHGs, but it has also emerged as the global green energy champion after Beijing threw itself into building out its renewable energy generating capacity.
Is India set to take on China's DeepSeek?
India to host open-source AI model as artificial intelligence sector heats up.
Volkswagen ponders handing over idle production lines to Chinese carmakers
Volkswagen is considering allowing Chinese carmakers to take over its surplus production lines in Europe as it faces declining demand and increasing competition from the same companies looking to expand their presence in the region.
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Musk urged to knock Turkish drones out of global market
US defence contractor also calls on DOGE supremo to take aim at Israeli, Chinese UAVs by boldly removing sluggish bureaucracy.
China enhances position as Central Asia’s economic overlord
Trade balance heavily favours Beijing.
US President Trump says Microsoft in new talks to acquire TikTok
President Donald Trump said on January 28 that Microsoft is in discussions to acquire TikTok
India accelerates pivot to Western defence platforms, away from Russia
India, historically one of Russia’s largest military equipment buyers, is increasingly pivoting towards Western defence platforms. This shift comes amid supply chain delays from Russia and the impact of Western sanctions.
China’s AI chatbot DeepSeek – just don’t mention Taiwan, the Uyghurs or Tiananmen Square
Sorry, I’m not sure how to approach this type of question yet. Let’s chat about math, coding and logic problems instead!
Where are the world’s rare earth metals?
US President Donald Trump has said once again he wants to buy Greenland for its strategic location, but Greenland is known to have an abundance of important rare earth elements that the US is missing.
ING: Beyond the hydrogen hype it is all about execution
The hydrogen sector is shifting from announcements to execution. The US leads with blue hydrogen, while Europe is focused on green hydrogen despite cost and trade challenges.
Japan hikes rates in a move that goes largely unnoticed
In the hour or so after Japan hiked interest rates to what is the highest level in 17 years, nobody seemed to care.
Death sentence for Chinese killer
A Chinese court has sentenced Zhou Jiasheng, a 52-year-old man, to death for his role in a brutal knife attack in June 2024.
Sanctions have created opportunities for Chinese tech companies in Russia
Chinese IT companies are rapidly expanding their footprint in Russia, capitalising on new opportunities created by the ongoing war and extreme Western sanctions that have banned tech exports to Russia.
URUS-ClearPic: Across Eurasia, China is leveraging supply risk successfully – so could others
In late 2001, when much of the world – especially the US and the West – was preoccupied by 9/11 and the resulting military campaigns, China acceded to the World Trade Organisation. This marked a shift in its global trade and China’s playbook.
China’s satellite internet provider Spacesail sets up in Kazakhstan
"Mega-constellation" company emerging as potential rival to Elon Musk's Starlink.
Aluminium prices dip as Trump considers 10% tariff on Chinese imports
Aluminium prices took a hit on January 22 after US President Donald Trump announced his administration was contemplating a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, effective February 1.
China's Shanghai SUS Environment secures $497mn contract for waste-to-energy project in Iraq
Iraq has awarded China's Shanghai SUS Environment Co. Ltd a $497mn contract to build the country's first waste-to-energy plant, which will process 3,000 tonnes of waste daily and generate 100 MW of electricity.