4 d. ago Beijing Marathon to Global Runners: Welcome to a Golden Autumn Race in Beijing

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Bank of China Beijing Marathon 2025 officially opened for global registration at 10:00 AM on September 10. Global participants can register on the Beijing Marathon website ( or the Bank of China website (. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link.  […]

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4 d. ago A murky pipeline deal to send Russian gas to China shows Beijing’s dominance in the relationship

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The head of Russia’s state-owned gas company Gazprom says it has a deal to build a pipeline to China, but there are many unanswered questions about the details of the agreement. On paper, the project — known as the Power of Siberia 2 _ would give Russia a way to replace […]

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4 d. ago Trump’s tariffs seen cutting into China sales of US companies, survey finds

BEIJING (AP) — Many U.S. companies operating in China expect their sales to take a hit this year from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the ones that China has imposed in response, according to an annual survey released Wednesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Nearly two-thirds of the 254 companies who […]

Economics

5 d. ago Europe Mulls Weaker LNG Terminal Rule for Russian Gas Phaseout

The European Union is considering backtracking on a proposed ban on providing terminal services to Russian liquefied natural gas suppliers, potentially weakening a plan to phase out the gas purchases helping to fund Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

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6 d. ago China’s export growth slows in August as US tariffs and trade tensions bite

BEIJING (AP) — China’s exports grew last month but at a slower pace than in recent months, the country’s customs agency said Monday. Exports reached $321.8 billion in August, a 4.4% increase compared to the same month last year. That was down from a 7.2% jump in July. Meanwhile, imports totaled $219.5 billion, a 1.8% […]

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6 d. ago China Is Cranking Up its LNG Trade with Russia in Test For Trump

China appears to be setting up a system to import regular cargoes of liquefied natural gas from a Russian project sanctioned by the US, a move that will test the Trump administration’s willingness to penalize Beijing in its efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenue.

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9 d. ago Carney sending MP Blois to China to help Saskatchewan push back on canola tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says he is sending his parliamentary secretary to China to join Saskatchewan’s efforts to get Beijing to scrap its canola tariffs and address other “trade irritants.” Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is leading a trade mission to China that starts Saturday, and Carney’s office says Nova Scotia MP Kody […]

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1 week ago Leaders of China, Russia, North Korea gather for massive military parade in Beijing

All eyes will be on how the trio of Xi, Putin and Kim interact with each other in a choreographed photo opportunity seen as a coup for China on the world stage

Politics

2 w. ago CGTN: Flying Tigers’ legacy celebrated to nourish a lasting China

CGTN published an article on China’s upcoming V-Day commemorations in Beijing. Through recounting the story of the American Flying Tigers’ assistance to China in its battle against Japanese invaders, the article highlights the contributions of those who supported China’s victory, underscoring the enduring spirit of mutual assistance during times of hardship. BEIJING, Aug. 28, 2025 […]

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3 w. ago Canada seeks meeting to address China’s WTO complaint over steel tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is defending its steel tariffs against China after Beijing lodged a complaint last week at the World Trade Organization. Beijing is taking issue with Canada’s 25 per cent surtax on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China, calling the duties discriminatory and urging Ottawa to reverse course. Prime Minister Mark […]

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