BEIJING (Reuters) – In October 2003, the first China-made BMW 325i sedan rolled off a new production line owned by the German luxury brand and its joint venture partner, Brilliance, a subsidiary of …
China imposes swingeing tariffs on Australian wine in ‘devastating blow’ to exporters
China has hit Australian wine with tariffs that will double or triple its price, making the market “unviable” for exporters according to the trade minister, Simon Birmingham. “This is a devastating …
China braces for more defaults among state firms in 2021 — and that could be a good thing
Fitch Ratings said the number of defaults among Chinese state-owned enterprises could “rise marginally” in 2021 as funding conditions tighten.
‘Do Not Fear Death’: China’s Xi Orders Soldiers to Train Harder to Win Wars
In an address to the Central Military Commission, which he chairs, Xi Jinping told his troops to focus on preparing for war.
A Soaring Monument to Beauty in China Is Stirring Passions. Mostly Anger.
As China fights to end extreme poverty while also recovering from the economic damage of the coronavirus, the supposed wisdom of building huge statues in poorer areas to grow tourism is coming under …
Exclusive: Venezuela resumes direct oil shipments to China despite U.S. sanctions
Venezuela has resumed direct shipments of oil to China after U.S. sanctions sent the trade underground for more than a year, according to Refinitiv Eikon vessel-tracking data and internal documents …
How AI and big data helped China’s tech giants dominate consumer finance
The aim is to build a much more accurate picture of a user’s credit profile by using a range of online data as opposed to traditional credit scoring.
Bhutan plays paramount role in India-China tensions, says EFSAS
As relations between India and China sour, the role of Bhutan has become paramount with its internal developments having important implications in terms of how these countries position themselves …
Nepal, China To Announce Revised Height Of Mount Everest Soon: Report
Nepal and China will jointly announce the revised height of Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak, probably during the upcoming visit of the Chinese defence minister to the Himalayan nation, according …
China’s top diplomat stresses South Korea ties amid row with U.S.
China’s top diplomat on Thursday stressed the importance of bilateral relations while meeting senior officials in South Korea, where there is growing concern the country is becoming squeezed between …