Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has warned that Chinese espionage activities could target German research institutions involved in cooperation with Chinese universities, citing insufficient awareness of security risks within parts of the research
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington. The move came as fresh Chinese data showed industrial profit
A Chinese medical doctor with a PhD has left a prestigious hospital career to work as a food-delivery rider, breakfast seller and pub singer,
Southeast Asian businesses are looking to China’s newly opened Pinglu Canal to reduce transport bottlenecks and provide direct access to markets deep inside the
The European Commission has launched a probe into whether Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD received unfair subsidies for its plant in Hungary, a move that could escalate trade tensions between the EU
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Taiwan has identified 2027 as a critical year for a potential full-scale invasion by China, as escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait continue to raise alarms. The warning was issued during Taiwan’s
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In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, an international team led by Chinese researchers has successfully realized quantum-secured communication spanning over 12,900 kilometers between China and South Africa. This breakthrough, utilizing the Jinan-1 micro-nano
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Costco is exerting pressure on its suppliers in mainland China to lower prices in response to escalating US tariffs, a move that adds to the growing risks of scrutiny from Beijing amid
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Shares of Chinese car-sensor maker Hesai dropped by 7.8% on Tuesday following a report by Blue Orca Capital, a Texas-based short-seller, which accused the company of misleading investors over its financial performance
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Vice Chairman of China’s National Committee, Qin Boyong, expressed China’s intention to recommence maritime research in Sri Lanka during his meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake last December. However, conflicting statements from
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The recent decision by Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison to sell its stakes in two Panama Canal ports to American asset manager BlackRock has drawn significant backlash from Beijing, thrusting the American
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Shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) leader BYD surged to a record high on Tuesday following groundbreaking claims by the company’s founder, Wang Chuanfu. The company’s stock jumped more than 6% to
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor For years, Tesla reigned supreme in the electric vehicle (EV) world, propelled by Elon Musk’s cult-like following and Silicon Valley bravado. Musk wasn’t just selling cars; he
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A research team from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has announced a pioneering advancement in lithium battery technology, allowing drones to operate reliably
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In a diplomatic effort to deepen relations, a high-level delegation from the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by Ma Hui, Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee,
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In a move that underscores growing tensions over control of the Panama Canal, the United States has ramped up its pressure on Panama following the high-profile sale of Hutchison Ports’ terminal assets,
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A suspected Chinese sixth-generation fighter jet, which first surfaced in December last year, has reportedly undergone another flight test, according to videos and images circulating on social media on Monday. The footage,
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China’s artificial intelligence (AI) competition is intensifying, with major tech firms unveiling new models at an accelerated pace. Baidu has taken center stage with the launch of its latest foundation models, ERNIE
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In the final weeks of 2022, Alibaba’s co-founder Jack Ma found himself in a deeply challenging position. The company he built into China’s tech titan was struggling under intense regulatory scrutiny, and
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