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April 24, 2025
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At UN, tariff-targeted China denounces US 'bullying'



United Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025
China savaged US trade practices as "bullying" and "blackmail" Wednesday in a fiery United Nations speech, accusations rejected by Washington, which leveled its own criticism at rival Beijing's policies. "Unilateralism is on the rise, and bullying practices run rampant... blatantly challenging the international order underpinned by international law (and) threatening world peace and stability," Beijing's UN ambassador Fu Cong told an informal Security Council meeting on the use of intimidation in in ... read more

AEROSPACE
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
New York (AFP) April 23, 2025
Boeing's CEO confirmed Wednesday that China had stopped accepting new aircraft due to the US-China trade war, as the company's shares surged following a smaller than expected loss. ... more
WATER WORLD
India takes diplomatic measures against Pakistan after Kashmir attack
New Delhi (AFP) April 23, 2025
India unveiled a raft of punitive diplomatic measures against arch-rival Pakistan on Wednesday, accusing Islamabad of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after a deadly attack on civilians in Kashmir. ... more
ENERGY TECH
UN chief says energy revolution unstoppable despite US pivot
United Nations, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025
UN chief Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that "no group or government" could stop the global energy transition, as the United States pivots away from international climate efforts under President Donald Trump. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
UK govt seeks to bar state energy firm from using forced labour
London (AFP) April 23, 2025
The UK government moved to bar its new state energy company from using components linked to forced labour on Wednesday, which could affect solar panel parts from China. ... more
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Indonesia says China's Huayou to replace LGES in EV battery project
Jakarta (AFP) April 23, 2025
China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt is replacing South Korea's LG Energy Solution as a strategic investor in a multibillion-dollar project to build an electric vehicle battery joint venture in Indonesia, officials said on Wednesday. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
YouTube says more than 20 billion videos uploaded in 20 years
San Bruno, United States (AFP) April 23, 2025
YouTube on Wednesday celebrated more than 20 billion videos being uploaded to the platform since the first clip debuted two decades ago. ... more
CHIP TECH
SK hynix posts record profits thanks to strong AI demand
Seoul (AFP) April 24, 2025
South Korean chip giant SK hynix reported record quarterly profits Thursday thanks to soaring global demand for artificial intelligence, highlighting the firm's ability to weather mounting tariff threats. ... more
TRADE WARS
Trump seeks 'fair deal' with China but pathway unclear
Washington (AFP) April 24, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday played up prospects of a "fair deal" on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details of how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing. ... more

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SOLAR DAILY
A single molecule elevates solar module output and stability
London, UK (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
A new molecule developed through international collaboration has been shown to significantly improve both the performance and durability of perovskite solar cells, according to a recent study publis ... more
INTERNET SPACE
New electronic "skin" could enable lightweight night-vision glasses
Boston MA (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
MIT engineers have developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin "skins" of electronic material. The method could pave the way for new classes of electronic devices, such as ultrathin wearable se ... more
TRADE WARS
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertainty
Vietnam (AFP) April 24, 2025
A year ago Zhang Chundong helped the firm he manages expand into Vietnam, part of a wave of Chinese businesses to choose the booming manufacturing hub since the trade war of US President Donald Trump's first term. ... more
TRADE WARS
Stocks rally as Trump soothes fears over China trade, Fed
New York (AFP) April 23, 2025
A relief rally swept global equity markets Wednesday as comments by US President Donald Trump that he had "no intention" of firing the head of the Federal Reserve and his signals of possible tariff cuts for China reassured investors. ... more
TRADE WARS
China's export-driven economy harms 'entire world:' US Treasury chief
Washington (AFP) April 23, 2025
Beijing's export-reliant economic model is "unsustainable" and harms both China and the rest of the world, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday as the world's two biggest economies clash on trade. ... more
CAR TECH
'Not everyone will survive': China carmakers eye cutthroat market
Shanghai (AFP) April 23, 2025
Dozens of cutting-edge Chinese carmakers displayed their prowess at the world's largest auto show in Shanghai on Wednesday - but not all will survive the country's brutal domestic market, executives said. ... more
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Iran slams 'hostile' US sanctions ahead of new talks
Tehran (AFP) April 23, 2025
Iran's foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned new US sanctions targeting its oil network, calling the move a sign of Washington's "hostile approach" ahead of a third round of nuclear talks. ... more
SOLAR DAILY
US to impose new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia
Washington (AFP) April 22, 2025
The United States on Monday announced its intention to impose tariffs of up to 3,521 percent on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies and dumping in the sector. ... more
CAR TECH
South Korea's LG Energy Solution exits from $8.4bn Indonesia project
Jakarta (AFP) April 22, 2025
South Korea's LG Energy Solution said Tuesday it had withdrawn from a multibillion-dollar project to build electric batteries in Indonesia, citing a range of issues including the "investment environment". ... more
TECH SPACE
British Steel abandons job cut plans after govt rescue
London (AFP) April 22, 2025
British Steel announced on Tuesday it has halted plans to lay off thousands of workers after the government secured the raw materials necessary to keep Britain's last steelmaking blast furnaces running. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Climate campaigners praise a cool pope
Paris (AFP) April 22, 2025
Through magisterial Vatican pronouncements about the dangers posed by the warming planet, Pope Francis gave the Roman Catholic church a voice that influenced climate change talks, experts said. ... more
ENERGY TECH
China's CATL launches new EV sodium battery
Shanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025
Chinese battery giant CATL launched on Monday a new sodium-ion battery it says will restructure the electric car industry, and a new system to combine two battery technologies into one car. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
Gunmen attack Chinese-owned power plant site in Chile
Santiago (AFP) April 21, 2025
Gunmen attacked a Chinese-owned hydroelectric plant under construction in Chile Sunday, setting fire to dozens of trucks and heavy earth-moving equipment, police said. ... more
ENERGY NEWS
UN, Brazil to hold virtual summit Wednesday ahead of COP30
United Nations, United States (AFP) April 21, 2025
Brazil's president will co-host a virtual summit Wednesday with UN chief Antonio Guterres to discuss strengthening climate action ahead of the COP30 meetings in the Amazon, a UN spokesman said. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
EU slaps fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 23, 2025
The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
US urges curb of Google's search dominance as AI looms
Washington (AFP) April 21, 2025
US government attorneys urged a federal judge Monday to make Google spin off its Chrome browser, arguing artificial intelligence is poised to ramp up the tech giant's online search dominance. ... more
INTERNET SPACE
X rival Bluesky adds blue checks for trusted accounts
San Francisco (AFP) April 22, 2025
X rival Bluesky on Monday said it was adding blue checks to accounts that have been verified to confirm users are who they claim to be. ... more
CAR TECH
Aramco and BYD unveil car technology alliance
Shanghai (AFP) April 21, 2025
Saudi Aramco and the Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD announced Monday an agreement to work together on what they called new-energy vehicle technologies. ... more
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Auto Shanghai showcases new EV era despite tariff speedbumps
Shanghai (AFP) April 23, 2025
The world's largest auto expo opened its doors Wednesday in Shanghai, showcasing the new electric world order even as mounting trade barriers risk dampening China's global ambitions. ... more
TRADE WARS
China slams 'appeasement' of US as nations rush to secure trade deals
Beijing (AFP) April 21, 2025
China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease" Washington in the blistering tariff war as its neighbours rush to secure favourable terms from the White House. ... more
CAR TECH
Chinese EV maker Nio admits Europe expansion challenges
Shanghai (AFP) April 22, 2025
Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said Tuesday it had underestimated the challenges of expanding into Europe, as it said it would launch its sub-brand Firefly on the continent later than initially planned. ... more
TRADE WARS
IMF slashes China growth forecasts as trade war deepens
Beijing (AFP) April 22, 2025
The IMF said Tuesday it now believed China's economy will only grow by four percent this year, well below Beijing's official target as it fights a mounting trade war with the United States that threatens to hammer the global economy. ... more
TRADE WARS
Stocks rally as Trump comments ease Fed, China trade fears
Hong Kong (AFP) April 23, 2025
Equities rallied with Wall Street on Wednesday after Donald Trump said he had "no intention" of firing the head of the Federal Reserve and that eye-watering tariffs on China would be slashed drastically. ... more
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