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Analysts say China is using carrots and sticks to convince key European states to push back against hefty tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Thailand's attorney-general will indict Thaksin for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said on Wednesday. The news is a blow to the political heavyweight, whose loyalists dominate the current government
The world's most indebted property developer was ordered to be liquidated early this year after a failed restructuring plan
The latest halt in the global risk rally comes on the back of data pointing to lingering inflationary pressures across major economies...
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US Looking to Fund Bird Flu Vaccine Trial by Moderna – FT30 May 2024
The news comes amid one of the worst H5N1 outbreaks in the recent years, with bird flu detected in poultry farms in 48 states and dairy herds in nine states....
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Global Funds Proving Popular in China as the Yuan Weakens30 May 2024
A record number of global funds have been issued under the Qualified Domestic Limited Partner (QDLP) programme amid high demand for foreign assets...
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Tesla ‘Plans to Roll Out Latest Self-Driving System in China’30 May 2024
US electric vehicle maker plans to register the latest software and may sell it as a monthly subscription to users of its cars in China...
Putin will attend an event marking 75 years of bilateral ties. He is due to meet Premier Li Qiang to discuss economic cooperation, and will also visit Harbin, a city with strong ties to Russia...
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20 China Firms Among 300 Sanctioned by US Over Russian War02 May 2024
US Treasury and State Departments impose curbs on nearly 300 suppliers in Russia, China and a range of other nations for supporting Moscow's war in Ukraine...
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Russians Get Chinese Help to Make Citroen EVs at Stellantis Plant15 Feb 2024
Late last year a Russian firm imported car kits to assemble Citroёn C5 models at an old plant still owned by Stellantis; they came from China's Dongfeng Motor Group...
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EU Looking to Sanction Chinese, India, HK Firms Over Russia Ties13 Feb 2024
European MPs plan to sanction three Chinese companies, plus businesses in India, Hong Kong and other countries in a bid to curb the supply of parts used in weapons and drones in Russia's war on Ukraine...
Experts raised concerns about the Wuhan lab during an accreditation process - concerns that were amplified after the Covid-19 pandemic spread from the same city...
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After Chips, China to Pour Millions Into Solid-State Batteries30 May 2024
Solid-state batteries hold the promise of improved safety, a longer lifespan and faster charging compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries, but mass adoption remains some way off...
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Chinese Censors Block ‘Wealth Flaunting’ on Social Media – NBC30 May 2024
People known for displaying luxurious lifestyles have disappeared from social media sites in China recently amid a clampdown on "conspicuous displays of wealth"...
Stronger than expected consumer confidence data pushed US government bond yields to a near four-week peak, lifting their global counterparts...
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As Indian Polls Near End, Investors Prepare For All Outcomes27 May 2024
While until a few months ago incumbent PM Modi seemed sure to win a large majority, voter fatigue and a resurgent opposition may spring a surprise on investors...
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India And China Blocking ‘Pillar 1’ Global Tax Deal, Yellen Says25 May 2024
US Treasury Secretary says India is refusing to 'engage' on talks on a global deal about taxes on US-based digital giants, while China has been 'absent' in push for OECD corporate tax agreement...
Plug-in hybrids priced from 79,800 yuan ($11,014) have made up the bulk of BYD's sales in the past three years...
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Chip Giant Samsung Faces Union Mass Walkout Next Week29 May 2024
Days after meeting the Chinese PM, Samsung boss Jay Y Lee faces the threat of the group's first-ever walkout over demands for better pay and conditions...
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China Welcomes ‘New Beginning’ Of Ties with Korea, Japan28 May 2024
Chinese premier met South Korea's Yoon and Japan's Kishida in Seoul in a push to revitalise ties, plus talks on a three-party free-trade deal...
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