The head of Stellantis Automotive Group said on Thursday that imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese cars like the United States just did is a “huge trap.” Stellantis CEO says China’s EV trade barriers are a ‘big trap’ Carlos Tavares said: “When you put a bubble around a market, whether it’s the U.S. market or European … Read more
Rail and car travel surged across China on Wednesday, the first day of a major public holiday, as consumers remained focused on cutting spending in a challenging economy. Domestic airline fares are falling ahead of the five-day holiday that kicks off the May Day holiday, with forecasts showing more travelers choosing to drive rather than … Read more
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand was “gravely concerned” about China’s growing interest in the Pacific. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (Reuters) “China has a long-standing presence in the Pacific, but we are seriously concerned about its increased involvement in security in the Pacific,” Peters told the New Zealand China Council … Read more
(Bloomberg) — The Biden administration is considering imposing sanctions on several Chinese technology companies, including memory chip maker Changxin Memory, to limit the development of advanced semiconductors in the Asian country, according to people familiar with the matter. ultra high definition images The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security is considering adding … Read more
China’s latest move to boost weak consumer confidence? Citizens were urged to trade in their appliances and cars for newer models, and they were promised more paid holidays where they could shop and spend money. Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang (right) deliver speeches at the opening ceremony of the … Read more
New Delhi: German Foreign Minister Tobias Lindner said on Thursday that China’s behavior in relation to Taiwan, the South China Sea and border disputes with India was “worrying” and that Beijing was “even questioning the rules-based international order”. German Foreign Minister Tobias Lindner said that China has become increasingly confident and sometimes even questions the … Read more
Published on February 14, 2024 09:12 PM (IST) Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the INS Jatayu naval base at Lakshadweep next month. The development of military infrastructure in the remote Lakshadweep Islands comes at a time of tense relations with the Maldives. INS Jatayu is located in the Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep, just over … Read more
China’s maglev train broke the previous record of 623 km/h (387 mph) in tests conducted in a low-vacuum tube just 2 kilometers long, according to China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). According to the South China Morning Post, the exact speed of the train has not been disclosed. China’s maglev train surpasses previous record … Read more
Bradford (UK), February 12 (The Conversation) Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te (also known as William Lai) as its next president on January 13. His election marks the continuation of a government pushing for Taiwan’s independence. ultra high definition images Just two days later, the Pacific nation of Nauru severed ties with Taiwan and shifted its diplomatic … Read more
The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday accused Chinese ships of conducting “dangerous and blockade” maneuvers while patrolling near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea this month. A Chinese Coast Guard ship conducts exercises near the Philippine Coast Guard ship “BRP Teresa Magbanua” near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. (Reuters) The Manila Coast … Read more