October 30, 2024
E.U. is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after talks fail
The European Union is imposing duties on imports of electric vehicles from China starting Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute. Electric vehicles have become a major flashpoint…
October 28, 2024
Trump and Vance possible targets of cyber attack
US authorities say cybercriminals linked to China may have attempted to tap into the phones or networks used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, several sources familiar with the matter confirmed to the BBC's US…
October 28, 2024
EU & China agrees to more talks on potential alternatives -EV tariffs
The European Union and China have agreed to hold further technical negotiations soon on possible alternatives to tariffs on China-built electric vehicles, the European Commission and China's commerce ministry said on Friday.The EU is set to impose…
August 29, 2024
Exclusive: Tesla asked Canada for lower tariff on China-made EVs, government source says
OTTAWA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Before Canada said this week it was imposing a 100% duty on Chinese-made electric vehicles, Tesla (TSLA.O), opens new tab approached Ottawa and asked for a lower tariff on its autos, a Canadian government source said on…
July 19, 2024
Chip stocks drop on fears US to toughen China rules
Technology stocks around the world have slumped on fears about the global computer chip industry.The sell-off came after a report that the Biden administration could be set to further tighten restrictions on exports of semiconductor equipment to…
January 9, 2024
Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China
Tesla is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles in China over issues with steering software and door-locking systems, the country's regulator says. The recall includes its models S, X, 3 and Y, and 7,538 imported vehicles. The problems will be…
October 5, 2023
US sanctions Chinese firms in crackdown on fentanyl supply chain
The US has announced sanctions on 25 China-based firms and individuals allegedly involved in the production of chemicals used to make fentanyl. Fentanyl, a potent opioid used as a painkiller or sedative, plays a major role in the US drug crisis.…
July 27, 2023
China removes foreign minister after unexplained absence
China removed Qin Gang as foreign minister less than seven months after he was appointed to the post. Mr. Qin had been seen as a close associate of President Xi Jinping. He is replaced by veteran Communist Party foreign affairs chief Wang Yi. Mr.…
July 17, 2023
Extreme heat hits Europe, south-west US and China
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion symptoms Excessively hot temperatures can cause both heat exhaustion and heatstroke. The two are different, but the former is a precursor to the latter. For signs of heat exhaustion, here is what you should look out…
May 31, 2023
Musk echoes Apple, Mercedes CEOs on importance of China ties
Tesla Inc.'s Elon Musk joined Apple Inc.'s Tim Cook, Mercedes-Benz Group AG's Ola Källenius, and other car and technology company bosses in emphasizing the importance of maintaining ties with China in his first visit to the country since before the…