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Shortage of skilled tradespeople is hitting all Canadians in the pocketbook, economists say -- Brandie Weikle -- Radio -- - -- Cost of Living -- April 24

From a lack of transportation mechanics driving up the cost of bus fare and plane tickets, to a shortage of cooks affecting menu pricing at restaurants, the lack of qualified people to work in skilled trades is making rising costs of living even worse, economists and trade industry veterans say.

CBC News - Business - 40 minutes ago

Blinken kicks off direct engagement with China ahead of tough talks

Blinken said he would lay out real differences but seek to work through them and build cooperation

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Canada on cusp of playoffs at mixed doubles curling worlds with 10-4 win over China -- Yesterday

Canada’s Kadriana, Colton Lott score eight straight to beat China 10-4 at mixed doubles curling worlds

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 2 hours ago

Battle for influence between US and China heats up in Africa

China has been trying to gain a foothold in Africa over the years, while the US is looking to reassert itself as a partner of choice.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 hours ago

U.S.-China ties improving, but deep disagreements remain as Blinken begins visit -- Yesterday

The U.S. Secretary of State will meet with business leaders before heading to Beijing for talks on Friday with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and a likely meeting with President Xi Jinping

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

Blinken to meet businesses in Shanghai as he kicks off a tough China trip

SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet business leaders in Shanghai on Thursday (Apr 25) as ties between Washington and Beijing stabilise, pushing to resolve a raft of issues threatening the newly gained equilibrium between the rivals.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 5 hours ago

WATCH: US maritime security expert bares China's 'expansionist ambitions' in SCS

WATCH: US maritime security expert bares China's 'expansionist ambitions' in SCS

Manila Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

China bubble tea chain plunges in Hong Kong debut -- Asia

Chabaidao's market debut was the Asian financial hub's largest initial public offering so far this year.

BBC News - Business - 5 hours ago

Car Giants Vie For EV Crown At Beijing's Auto China Show

Chinese car giants locked in a cut-throat price war descend on the capital for the start of the Auto China show Thursday, vying to draw consumers and headlines in the world's biggest electric vehicle market and abroad.

International Business Times - Business - 5 hours ago

US top diplomat Blinken visits China for tough talks

Antony Blinken arrived in China for his second visit in a year to discuss a range of issues amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

NFL Draft Rumors: Raiders Reportedly Trying to Make Big Trade to Land Top 5 Prospect

The Las Vegas Raiders are reportedly attempting to make a big splash in the draft by leaping to a much higher place in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Newsweek - Sports - 6 hours ago

Biden signs measure aimed at targeting Captagon trade in Syria

The measure is seen as a continuation of previous congressional actions targeting the growing trade of the addictive, amphetamine-like drug

Voice of America - US News - 7 hours ago

Bengals News: Two Star Players Have Requested Trades Ahead of NFL Draft

There could be trouble brewing with the Cincinnati Bengals, as two star players have now requested a trade ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Newsweek - Sports - 8 hours ago

Will a wildly popular app become a casualty of the new cold war between China and the U.S.? -- Alexander Panetta -- News

One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices.

CBC News - World - 8 hours ago

TikTok vows to fight US ban over alleged China connections

The CEO of TikTok pledged to fight the new U.S. law that may lead to a ban on the popular social media app due to claims that it is controlled by the...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Popular Indian payment system faces restrictions due to China connections

Paytm, a popular payment app in India, faces government restrictions on business because of its Chinese connections, local media say. India is ramping up scrutiny and restrictions on other Chinese tech companies, too, amid concerns about security and geopolitics.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

China developing space weapons at 'breathtaking' pace

Beijing’s burgeoning satellite ambitions now represent ‘clear intent’ to project its power in orbit, warns US military

Telegraph UK - World - 11 hours ago

Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers

The North America’s Building Trades Unions has endorsed President Joe Biden. It adds to Biden's roster of support from organized labor.

AP News - Business - 12 hours ago

State Department Blasts China for Genocide on Eve of Antony Blinken's Visit

The 2023 edition of the State Department’s annual human rights report blasts China for repression, torture, and genocide.

Breitbart - World - 12 hours ago

Blinken looks to boost people-to-people ties during second visit to China

Blinken kicked off China visit with dining at local Shanghai restaurant and a basketball game

Voice of America - US News - 12 hours ago

Far-right candidate whose aide was arrested for spying for China to run for European elections

Mr Krah's advisor, Jian G, has worked for him since 2019 and was arrested on Monday over the allegations.

Sky News - World - 12 hours ago

China's TikTok Plots Its Escape from U.S. Sell-or-Ban Legislation

China's TikTok is reportedly exploring its options to see if it can escape the sell-or-ban legislation that the U.S. Senate passed on Tuesday night, sending the bill to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature.

Breitbart - Technology - 13 hours ago

US ratchets up pressure on China ahead of Blinken visit

UNITED STATES Secretary of State Antony Blinken is reportedly set to warn that Washington will take punitive steps against China over its 'weapon-related exports to Russia' during his visit to the East Asian country this week.

Manila Times - World - 13 hours ago

Canada on cusp of playoffs after beating China at mixed doubles curling worlds -- Sports -- - -- Olympics -- - -- Winter Sports -- - -- Curling -- |

Canada's Kadriana and Colton Lott are on the verge of locking up a playoff spot at the world mixed doubles curling championship after posting a 10-4 win over China on Wednesday.

CBC News - Sports - 14 hours ago

Will a wildly popular app become a casualty of the new cold war between China and the U.S.? -- Alexander Panetta -- News -- - -- World

One of the world’s most popular social platforms — wildly popular with young people — risks becoming a high-profile casualty of the cold-war sequel developing between China and the United States. Now a new bill offers the app's Chinese-based parent company two choices.

CBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Pentagon Dismisses China's B-21 Stealth Bomber Rival: Reports

Beijing has kept details about the Xi'an H-20, which analysts have dubbed "Storm," tightly under wraps since the project was first announced in 2016.

Newsweek - World - 14 hours ago

Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia

The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on issues including Ukraine and sparring in the South China Sea will be hard to make.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

China prepares to send 3 astronauts to Tiangong space station as part of new program and moon exploration

China's space agency has set up a new program with the intent of sending people to the moon by 2030 and the Tiangong space station is making its final preparations to achieve this goal.

Fox News - World - 14 hours ago

Fighting the illegal abalone trade in South Africa

Found along South Africa's coastline, abalone is the world's most expensive shellfish. But the huge demand in Asia has led to widespread poaching and overfishing. Efforts are now underway to make abalone farming more sustainable.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 15 hours ago

German car giant VW revamps China approach to tackle competitors

As German auto giant Volkswagen AG (VW) builds up the race to catch up with upstart Chinese rivals, it has drivers like 26-year-old Ren Yiling in...

Daily Sabah - Business - 17 hours ago

China Offers Blinken Cold Welcome in Shanghai, Mocks Visit as 'Imploring'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in Shanghai, China, on Wednesday afternoon for meetings with senior officials.

Breitbart - World - 17 hours ago

Blinken back in China seeking pressure but also stability

SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned on Wednesday (Apr 24) to China on his second visit in a year, as the United States ramps up pressure on its rival over its support for Russia&nb

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Congress Passes Ukraine Bill With Support for Taiwan-China's Response

Chinse Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over the bill, telling Newsweek "the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

Secretary of State Antony Blinken lands in China

ALBAWABA - In his second visit this year, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Shanghai, with China's support of Russia on top of the agen

Albawaba - Top Stories - 20 hours ago

German far-right politician vows not to quit after aide accused of spying for China

BERLIN: A member of the European Parliament for Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party said on Wednesday (Apr 24) he would not resign after one of his aides was arrested on suspicion of spy

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

China to send three astronauts to Tiangong space station, part of its ambitious program

China’s space agency is making final preparations to send a new crew to its space station on Thursday as part of its ambitious program that aims to put people on the moon by 2030.

AP News - Science - 22 hours ago

Congress Passes Ukraine Bill With Support for Taiwan—China's Response

Chinse Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over the bill, telling Newsweek "the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese."

Newsweek - World - 22 hours ago

Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales

TAIPEI: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday (Apr 24) she was happy the US Congress had passed a sweeping foreign aid package which includes arms support for the island, as China urged Washington to stop selling weapons to Taipei.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 23 hours ago

Blinken Due In China Seeking Pressure But Also Stability

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was due in China on Wednesday as the United States ramps up pressure on its main rival over its support for Russia, while seeking to manage tensions between the two powers.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

China charges forward with electric vehicle ambitions

Build Your Dreams (BYD), the Chinese automaker, is on a mission to create a zero-emission energy ecosystem. It is shifting to a higher gear by lowering prices, with one model available for less than US$10,000. In this episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang looks at the race to rule the road in China and abroad.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

FBI Director Christopher Wray details threats to the U.S. from China

FBI Director Christopher Wray warns repeatedly that the threat China poses to the U.S. and its allies is growing and must be taken seriously

Fox News - World - 1 day ago

Israel Sends Lawmakers to Visit Taiwan as China Champions Hamas

An Israeli parliamentary delegation visits Taiwan as relations between Israel and China grow strained due to the Gaza war.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

China's global lending lures countries into a debt trap

At least two countries have declared bankruptcy due to an inability to repay foreign interest payments, primarily to China.

Voice of America - World - 1 day ago

NFL Draft Rumors: New York Giants Reportedly Aiming to Trade Up For Huge QB Prospect

The 2024 NFL Draft is nearly here. The newest rumor: the New York Giants are attempting a big trade-up to land a top quarterback prospect.

Newsweek - Sports - 1 day ago

Tensions simmer near a shoal both China and the Philippines claim

Its getting harder for Bagong Bayan fishermen to reach their catch and Manila to ignore Chinese provocations.

Radio Free Asia - World - 1 day ago

iPhone sales nosedive in China

The overall attractiveness of Apple smartphones in China has reportedly been declining due to competition from local brands

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Marines getting new amphibious ship designed for critical China mission

If Marines are expected to counter Chinese military operations in the Indo-Pacific region, they are going to need a way to shuttle troops from island to island across a vast maritime expanse while bot

Washington Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Wave acquire Mexican National Team soccer star María Sánchez in trade with Dash

San Diego pays a big price to acquire striker: $300K in transfer funds, $200K in allocation money and an international slot in 2024 and 2025

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Sports - 1 day ago

China accuses US of double standards on human rights

Accusation, prompted by US report highlighting ongoing genocide in Xinjiang, comes day before Blinken’s visit to China

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

African beats entice China and US investors

Africa’s entertainment industry is another stage where global competition between China and the U.S. is playing out. African artists see it as an opportunity. Kate Bartlett has the details from Johannesburg. Camera and video editing by Zaheer Cassim.

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

Chinese universities and research institutes recently obtained high-end Nvidia AI chips through resellers.

One America News Network - Technology - 1 day ago

China rejects US accusations over normal China-Russia exchanges

Beijing:China firmly rejects U.S. groundless accusations over its normal trade and economic exchanges with Russia, Chinese foreign ministry spokespers...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

iPhone sales fall 19% in China as demand for Huawei devices soars: Research

Apple saw sales of its iPhones fall 19.1% in the first three months of the year, according to data from Counterpoint Research.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from China app store after Beijing order

Telegram and Signal — two other foreign messaging apps — were also removed from the store on Friday, according to app tracking firms Qimai and AppMagic.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Apple's phone sales in China drop 19.1%, Huawei's up 70% in Q1

Apple's smartphone sales plunged by 19.1% in the first quarter of 2024, while those of its Chinese rival Huawei grew by 69.1%, indicating an...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

At least four people have been killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China.

At least four people have been reported killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province, which has been hit by widespread flooding and landslides.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 2 days ago

Heavy rains trigger deadly flooding in China's Guangdong

At least four people have been reported killed and 10 others are missing after days of torrential rainfall in southern China. Over 100,000 people were evacuated in Guangdong province, which has been hit by widespread flooding and landslides.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 days ago

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China

Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to hand over technology that could be used for military purposes, potentially helping to strengthen China's navy, German officials said on Monday (22 April).

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Eyeing China, EU parliament to back ban on forced labour

EU lawmakers will vote on Tuesday (23 April) to ban products made using forced labour under a new law that has China in its sights, risking raising tensions with Beijing.

Euractiv - World - 2 days ago

Blinken says genocide in Xinjiang is ongoing in report ahead of China visit

Beijing is continuing to commit genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in its western Xinjiang province, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a report published on Monday, ahead of his planned visit to China this week.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Commentary: US security view of China is not black and white

Understanding the nuances beyond the “securitisation of everything” can help the world navigate the delicate and complex US-China relationship, says the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies’ Chang Jun Yan.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Commentary: China is the one keeping wind power revolution blowing

The West must spend more money on clean technology to rewire the world’s energy systems, not kick off a destructive trade battle, says David Fickling for Bloomberg Opinion.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 2 days ago

China's Guangdong Province Faces Deadly Floods

Floods ravaging the southern province of Guangdong, China, killed four people, and ten more are missing, Chinese state media reported Monday.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

World's biggest nickel producer to transfer some production to China

Russia’s Norilsk Nickel is looking to increase its presence in the Asian country due to Western sanctions, according to its CEO

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China

At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant -- Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.

CBS News - Technology - 2 days ago

Maldives president's pro-China party win control of parliament

People’s National Congress wins 65 of 93 seats in landslide victory

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia's military during his visit

He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

The Week in Pictures: A bolt of lightning in China, cars stranded in Dubai floods

Discover the stories behind last week’s key events with this collection of photos that is refreshed weekly via @straits_times https://str.sg/viz-pix-apr22-2024

The Straits Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Opinion | A Shaky World Order: Can India Navigate A Russia-China-Iran Axis?

India may find it hard to balance its deepening ties with the West and the emerging partnership between China, Russia and Iran. A Cold War-style confrontation can be detrimental to India's approach of multi-alignment and strategic autonomy.

NDTV - Opinion - 3 days ago

Apple pulls Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China store over security issues

Apple has removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China following orders from the Chinese government. Beijing has cited national security issues, without specifying how both apps might have caused concern for authorities. In response, the US tech giant says it is obligated to follow the laws

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 days ago

TikTok's Real Owners: China Orders Apple to Censor Popular Messaging Apps Including WhatsApp, Telegram

China has reportedly ordered Apple to remove WhatsApp, Signal, and Telegram, among other popular messaging apps, from its iPhone app store in order to comply with the Chinese Communist Party's censorship demand.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

No, Southeast Asians do not now prefer China over the US

There is less than meets the eye in headlines showing ASEAN has tilted toward Beijing in its rivalry with Washington.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 4 days ago

China's stressed and overworked youth skip the tea and reach for coffee

Lattes drizzled with pork sauce or spiked with the liquor baijiu pop up on menus as coffee companies battle for dominance in the surging Chinese market.

NBC News - World - 4 days ago

FBI Director: China Considers Vital U.S. Infrastructure 'Fair Game' for Cyberattacks

FBI Director Chris Wray warns China “considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game" for cyberattacks.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

US has found a surprising military frontier against Russia and China

The influence of Africa-US military pacts is likely to wane as multipolar world allows the continent turn to alternative strategic partners

Russia Today - Opinion - 5 days ago

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from App Store in China

Apple has taken WhatsApp, Threads and others off the App Store in China, in response to a government request.

Independent UK - Technology - 5 days ago

China Recruits Taylor Swift to Collect Data on Young Americans with Special TikTok Deal

Taylor Swift is heading to TikTok for a special promotion to highlight her new album “The Tortured Poets Department” potentially giving the China-owned social media goliath access to millions of global user accounts and all the associated personal data that delivers.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

Apple has new competitor in China

Tim Cook would like to make us think that everything is going well for his Apple company in China but that might not be the case.At the opening of a new store in Shanghai's Jing'an district, a...

International The News - Business - 5 days ago

Apple removes popular messaging apps in China

The iPhone maker says it was ordered by Beijing to remove WhatsApp, Threads, Telegram, and Signal from the local marketplace

Russia Today - Business - 5 days ago

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store per govt order

Tech giant Apple has pulled Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads applications from its App Store in China on orders from the country's internet...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 5 days ago

Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store On Beijing's Order

The move comes as the House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on a bill, which would compel the Chinese internet company ByteDance to divest its popular video app TikTok, or else face a ban in the U.S.

International Business Times - Technology - 5 days ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

Chargers new GM Joe Hortiz says, “The whole, ‘It’s a fair trade. It’s a wash,’ I don’t think that’s a trade that we’re interested in.”

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 6 days ago

Washington Threatens to Notch Up Its China Trade War

Treasury Secretary Yellen traveled to Beijing to warn China of its efforts to dominate green energy and especially electric vehicles.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 6 days ago

NASA chief says 'secretive' China is hiding military projects in space

NASA administrator Bill Nelson has told a US budget committee it is "incumbent" on the US to get to the moon before China plans to.

Sky News - Technology - 6 days ago

Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Massive Trader Joe's Recall

Trader Joe's is calling on customers who purchased Infinite Herbs Organic Basil to discard the product or return it to the store amid a salmonella outbreak.

Newsweek - Health - 6 days ago

China Dumps More US Debt as Foreign Holdings Hit Record High

Japan is still the largest holder, while Belgium was the top buyer in February.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 6 days ago

How China is trying to turn Xinjiang from concentration camp into tourist paradise

Overall, the accelerated and intensified assimilation program appears to have worked, and the authorities seem to have loosened the reins.

Global Voices - Politics - 6 days ago

China wants to literally dig its way around geopolitical challenges

A canal funded by Beijing will reduce regional reliance on Vietnam, a fellow communist state and a traditional rival

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Shunned by the West, this African country has found a new friend – and it's not China

In its bid to dodge the American economic bullet, Uganda seeks new partnerships beyond China. In India, it may see such potential

Russia Today - Opinion - 7 days ago

Russian court to consider terminating Starbucks trademark rights

A businessman who has bought Starbucks assets in the country has asked a court to terminate the US coffee chain’s trademark rights

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

The United States and China are expected to win the most medals at the Paris Olympics

The United States and China are expected to finish 1-2 in the gold and the overall medal counts at the Paris Olympics, which open in 100 days.

Stars and Stripes - Sports - 8 days ago

Scholz has one trump card in talks with China, but he'll never use it

Germany’s Chancellor Scholz is in China with ultimately little new to offer aside from unsolicited advice

Russia Today - Opinion - 8 days ago

'West v China' as island nation holds vote that could shape region

Solomon Islands’ election overshadowed by secretive deals, disinformation and Beijing’s growing influence

Telegraph UK - World - 8 days ago

Draghi: EU must enact 'radical change' as US and China refuse to 'play by the rules'

“Others are no longer playing by the rules, and are actively pursuing policies to enhance their competitive positions... What I’m proposing in the report… is radical change.”

Euractiv - Business - 8 days ago

Brazil's illegal gold trade takes a hammering, but persists underground

Measures throughout 2023 to curb the illegal gold trade in Brazil led to a 20% drop in the country’s exports of the precious metal.

Mongabay - Environment - 8 days ago

China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness persisted. The world’s second-largest economy expanded at a 5.3% annual pace in January-March, surpassing analysts’ forecasts of about 4.8%.

AP News - Business - 8 days ago

U.S.-China competition to build drone swarms could fuel global arms race, analysts say

U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which AI-equipped drones swarm like bees to overwhelm an enemy.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 12 days ago

China reportedly tells telecom firms to phase out foreign chips in blow to Intel, AMD

Beijing has ramped up efforts to replace Western-made technology with domestic alternatives amid Sino-U.S. trade tensions

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 12 days ago

Volkswagen to invest additional 2.5 bn euros in China

Shanghai: German carmaking giant Volkswagen Group said Thursday it would invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.7 billion) to expand its operations in China as...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 13 days ago

China, a global coal boom and its 'unacceptable' climate consequences

In 2021 China promised to "strictly control" new coal power. Two years later, it surged, Global Energy Monitor found, fuelling fears about further emissions just as they should be tumbling. But the new capacity may not be used, and other countries need to step up too, GEM said.

Sky News - Top Stories - 13 days ago

China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank

China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.

CNBC - World - 14 days ago

From solar to EVs: How China is overproducing green tech

China is facing more scrutiny from the West over its aggressive export practices — overcapacity and huge subsidies. The US and EU are working to ensure their clean-energy sectors aren't wiped out by unfair competition.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 14 days ago

WTO forecasts rebound in global trade but keeps geopolitical risks in focus

The World Trade Organization said Wednesday that it expects global trade to rebound gradually this year before rising further in 2025 as the impacts of higher inflation fall into the rearview mirror.

CNBC - Business - 14 days ago

Philippine media groups condemn China's claim of 'manipulated' coverage of maritime tension

"The journalists who join these missions risk their lives in the face of unwanted aggression to bring the unvarnished truth to light."

Global Voices - Politics - 16 days ago

For more than a year, China has been buying large amounts of the precious metal, helping the price to an all-time high.

For more than a year, China's central bank has been buying up large amounts of gold. The move, along with the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, have helped spike the price of the precious metal to new highs.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 19 days ago

U.S. foes exploit Trump's divisiveness with fake MAGA accounts; China adopts Russian tactics

Rachel Maddow looks at how China has learned to take advantage of Donald Trump's divisiveness within American society by mimicking his supporters online using techniques that were successful for Russia in the 2016 election. Tiffany Hsu, technology reporter for The New York Times, joins to discuss how China is stepping up its disinformation game.

NBC News - Technology - 23 days ago

How Apple and US-China tensions ultimately led to closure of Orbotech division

Five years after its acquisition by US company KLA, the flat panel display division at Orbotech is set to be closed, with the initial number of 100 layoffs expected to double by the end of the year

YNET News - Business - 30 days ago

Taiwan has a 'delegation' at China's National People's Congress

The fake representatives are another example of absurdist dramas Beijing creates for itself.

Radio Free Asia - Opinion - 1 month ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron asks Chinese FM Wang Yi to use influence on Iran to pressure Houthis -- Iran-backed Houthis' drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

Iran-backed Houthis’ drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

China, Vietnam hail upgrade of ties; agree to boost security efforts

The leaders of China and Vietnam hailed as "strategic" on Wednesday their decision to strengthen ties and be part of a community with a "shared future".

Reuters - World - 4 months ago

Second cold wave envelops China's Beijing in snow, ice

Heavy snow, blizzards and plunging temperatures swept northern China in what could be one of its most severe cold snaps in December, spurring authorities in the capital to halt train services, shut schools and tell people to stay home.

Reuters - Environment - 4 months ago

Stock Traders May Have Known Hamas Attack on Israel Was Coming: Study

A new study suggests millions could have been made by stock traders with advance knowledge of Hamas attack.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 months ago

Moody's puts China on downgrade warning as growth, property pressures mount

Ratings agency Moody's slapped a downgrade warning on China's credit rating on Tuesday, saying costs to bail out local governments and state firms and control its property crisis would weigh on the world's No. 2 economy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

China's LandSpace readies satellite launch with methane-fuelled rocket

Beijing-based LandSpace Technology, one of China's private space companies, is preparing to launch satellite payloads to orbit in a key commercial test of its methane and liquid oxygen fuelled rocket.

Reuters - Science - 4 months ago

China's economic growth slows to 4.9% in third quarter from 6.3% in the second

The world’s second-largest economy grew 4.9% year-over-year in the July-September quarter, beating the 4.5% forecast by analysts but slowing from the 6.3% growth in the previous quarter, according to official data released Wednesday

First Post - Business - 6 months ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 8 months ago

China uses higher education to increase its influence in North Macedonia

"Probably the most important and long-term strategy for anchoring China’s soft power in North Macedonia is the opening of the Confucius Institute in Skopje, at the oldest and most renowned public university, Ss. Cyril and Methodius in 2013."

Global Voices - Science - 9 months ago

TikTok attorney: China can't get U.S. data under Project Texas

A top attorney for TikTok defended a plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China.

Houston Chronicle - Technology - 1 year ago

China Publishes, Then Deletes Report of Potential Alien Signals

Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Gizmodo - Science - 1 year ago

How Bots and Fake Accounts Push China's Vision of Winter Olympic Wonderland

Online, the country’s propagandists have promoted a vision of the Games free of hostility or controversy. For example: The New York Times and ProPublica have identified over 3,000 inauthentic-looking Twitter accounts that appear in on the effort.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

China Unleashed Its Propaganda Machine on Peng Shuai's #MeToo Accusation. Her Story Still Got Out.

Chinese propaganda officials have tried to shape the global discussion of the tennis player Peng Shuai’s accusations and disappearance, but their top-down strategy has largely stumbled.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago

How China Spreads Its Propaganda Version of Life for Uyghurs

Thousands of videos of Uyghurs denying abuses against their community are showing up on Twitter and YouTube. They’re part of an elaborate influence campaign by Chinese officials to counter reports of human rights violations in Xinjiang.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago