President Biden urged world leaders to act quickly and together to confront the consequences of Earth’s changing climate, but notably did not specifically address heavy polluters like China.
China threatens to retaliate after Australia cancels two Belt and Road agreements
Chinese state media says the Australian government has fired a ‘major shot’ in what could be another trade war …
Column: Shanghai aluminium soars as China’s production stalls
Shanghai aluminium prices last week hit their highest since 2010 as the Chinese market gears up for a seasonal demand peak.
China’s Xi calls for international collaboration to reduce global carbon emissions at U.S.-led summit
Xi’s remarks followed opening remarks from U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration, and the U.N. secretary general.
The Daily 202: Biden’s virtual climate summit tests relations with Russia, China
Watch our livestream of the climate summit here and read our liveblog for updates. President Biden’s virtual climate summit, which kicked off today, will be the most serious test yet of his theory …
DBS, Contour expand trade finance offerings to four Asia Pacific markets
DBS was the first Singaporean bank to join Contour’s network. DBS has expanded its offerings on Contour’s trade finance network to corporate clients in Singapore, China, Hong Kong and Australia, an …
Asian Development Bank approves 50 mln USD for COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Afghanistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 50 million U.S. dollar grant to provide COVID-19 vaccines in Afghanistan, the Afghan Ministry of Finance confirmed on Thursday. The project will help …
Australian government tears up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreement with China, angering Beijing
The Australian government has canceled a Belt and Road agreement signed by China and the state government of Victoria, escalating trade and diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Canberra.
Coronavirus: China and US reach 200 million vaccine shots but Beijing up against tight supply
The pace of jabs in China picked up at the urging of the government but the country may not meet its goal of 40 per cent of the population vaccinated by July.
Tesla Should Brace for Impact in China
Tesla had its best month in China in March, but homegrown competitors are emerging.