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  Beijing (AFP) April 28, 2025 A top Chinese economic official on Monday said Beijing was on the "right side of history" in its gruelling trade war with the United States. Since returning to the presidency in January, US President Donald Trump has imposed 10 percent tariffs on most US trading partners and a separate 145 percent levy on many products from China. Beijing has responded with 125 percent tariffs of its own on US goods. Speaking in Beijing at a news conference at which officials vowed greater steps to shield C ... read more |
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Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in raceNingbo, China (AFP) April 26, 2025 In fluid synchronisation, dozens of robotic arms picked up metal parts and welded them onto vehicle beds, as car skeletons gradually took shape and progressed along an automated factory floor near the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo. ... more 
China says no talks with US, despite Trump claim; China's top leaders pledge supportBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 China repeated Saturday that it had held no talks with the United States on trade issues, despite President Donald Trump's claim that he had taken a call from Xi Jinping. ... more  
Xi says China must 'overcome' AI chip challengesBeijing (AFP) April 26, 2025 President Xi Jinping said China must "overcome" the challenges of developing core AI technologies including high-end chips, state media reported Saturday, as Beijing seeks to become a world leader in the rapidly developing industry. ... more  
DLR unveils virtual showcase of next-generation aircraft designsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has launched a new online platform, the Digital Hangar, offering an immersive look at future aircraft concepts and providing downloadable design data. Available at ... more |
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Asian markets mixed as investors eye trade talksHong Kong (AFP) April 28, 2025 Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors assess how the land lies on the trade war front with countries seeking to temper Donald Trump's eye-watering tariffs. ... more |
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Screens, drones, massages: Shanghai flaunts the future of carsShanghai (AFP) April 27, 2025 At the huge Auto Shanghai industry show this week, the chatter was less about powerful engines and more about cutting-edge technology and passenger comfort. ... more  
Just Stop Oil activist group holds final marchLondon (AFP) April 26, 2025 British environmental activist group Just Stop Oil held its final demonstration in London on Saturday, ending three years of high-profile climate protest stunts as they moved their focus away from civil disobedience. ... more 
WTO to examine China complaint over EU electric vehicle tariffsGeneva (AFP) April 25, 2025 The World Trade Organization agreed Friday to establish an expert panel to examine a complaint from Beijing over the European Union's decision to impose hefty tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. ... more 
China's BYD posts strong quarterly profit on EV sales surgeBeijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported strong first-quarter profits on Friday, propelled by surging sales as US rival Tesla struggles to maintain pace. ... more |
 
China says wind and solar energy capacity exceeds thermal for first timeBeijing (AFP) April 25, 2025 China's wind and solar energy capacity has surpassed that of mostly coal-powered thermal for the first time, the national energy body said Friday. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Trump signs order to ramp up US deep-sea miningWashington (AFP) April 25, 2025 US President Donald Trump has defied international norms and instructed a quick start to deep-sea mining in domestic waters and beyond, sparking an angry warning from Beijing that the move "violates international law." ... more 
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffsNew 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 
Iran slams 'hostile' US sanctions ahead of new talksTehran (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 
TikTok videos exploit trade war to sell fake luxury goodsParis (AFP) April 25, 2025 TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. ... more |
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Smart driving new front in China car wars despite fatal crash Shanghai (AFP) April 28, 2025 Intelligent driving features are the new battleground in China's merciless car market, with competition spurring brands to world-leading advances - but a recent fatal crash has seen the government intervene to put the brakes on runaway enthusiasm. ... more  
Nigeria court orders seizure of 73 properties linked to Chinese scam suspectsLagos (AFP) April 25, 2025 Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) anti-graft agency said Friday that a court has ordered the seizure of dozens of Lagos properties linked to Chinese nationals suspected of internet fraud. ... more  
Alphabet quarterly earnings lifted by cloud and AISan Francisco (AFP) April 25, 2025 Google parent Alphabet on Thursday reported profit of $34.5 billion in the recently ended quarter, powered by its cloud computing and artificial intelligence operations. ... more
Intel chief vows to thin ranks at US chip makerSan Francisco (AFP) April 25, 2025 New Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday announced upcoming layoffs at the struggling US chip maker as White House tariffs and export restrictions muddy the market. ... more |
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Panama president says moving toward reopening contested minePanama City (AFP) April 24, 2025 Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said Thursday that his government was working toward the reopening of Central America's biggest copper mine, despite fierce opposition from environmentalists. ... more  
Top uranium producer Namibia to open talks on nuclear energy plantWindhoek (AFP) April 24, 2025 Leading uranium producer Namibia will this year launch talks on its first nuclear energy plant as it seeks to exploit its rich natural wealth to transform its economy, the president said on Thursday. ... more  
UK, Italy's Eni unveil deal on carbon capture projectLondon (AFP) April 24, 2025 The UK government and Italian energy company Eni Thursday announced a deal to create a major carbon capture and storage network to store millions of tonnes of CO2 beneath the Irish Sea. ... more
European carmakers on China charm offensive as sales droopShanghai (AFP) April 24, 2025 Once blithely dominant in China, European automakers are now launching full-fledged charm offensives at consumers in the world's largest car market, seeking to claw back sales lost to domestic rivals. ... more |
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A single molecule elevates solar module output and stabilityLondon, 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 |
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Trump slams China for reneging on Boeing planes purchase Washington (AFP) April 24, 2025 US President Donald Trump on Thursday criticized China for backing out of a deal to buy new Boeing planes due to tariffs imposed in the rivals' trade war. ... more
More than 80,000 litres of oil spilled around a barge on Danube in SerbiaBelgrade (AFP) April 24, 2025 Around 82,000 litres of oil were spilled during a transfer to a barge on the Danube about 20 kilometres (12 miles) downstream from Serbia's capital Belgrade, officials analysing water samples confirmed on Thursday. ... more
Advanced microelectronics: Why a next-gen semiconductor doesn't fall to piecesAnn Abhor MI (SPX) Apr 22, 2025 A new class of semiconductors that can store information in electric fields could enable computers that run on less power, sensors with quantum precision, and the conversion of signals between elect ... more 
Chinese business in Vietnam struggles with Trump tariffs uncertaintyVietnam (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 |
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