57 h. ago Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases

Bessent says Fed rate cuts needed, China making good on soybean purchases  Reuters

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63 h. ago China trains industry AI tool using ‘world’s largest’ port operation data set

China is training an artificial intelligence tool to support the country’s port industry using what the National Development and Reform Commission said was the “world’s largest” port operation data set. The AI application draws on data covering “the most comprehensive range of port business scenarios”, according to Li Chao, deputy director of the NDRC’s policy research office. “It will provide strong support for technological research and development as well as verification in areas such as port...

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3 d. ago Nearly Half of China Flights to Japan Cut in December, CCTV Says

Nearly Half of China Flights to Japan Cut in December, CCTV Says  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago Scandal hits Yongan hydro construction project, China media demands answers

A 7.5 billion yuan (US$1.06 billion) hydroelectric construction project in southeast China is under investigation for alleged corner-cutting and legal violations, with experts raising concerns that there may be serious safety problems. The scandal-stricken Yongan power station in Fujian province is a priority project under the national pumped-storage development goals of the 14th five-year plan covering 2021 to 2025, aimed at safeguarding regional power stability and enhancing the green...

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4 d. ago Chinese media demands answers as scandal hits US$1 billion hydropower project

A 7.5 billion yuan (US$1.06 billion) hydroelectric construction project in southeast China is under investigation for alleged corner-cutting and legal violations, prompting concerns among experts about serious safety issues and a demand for answers from state media. The Yongan power station in Fujian province is a priority project under the national pumped-storage development goals of the five-year plan covering 2021 to 2025, aimed at safeguarding regional power stability and taking forward the...

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5 d. ago ’Slow’ EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials’ reliance on China By Reuters

’Slow’ EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials’ reliance on China By Reuters  Investing.com

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5 d. ago China Southern And China Eastern Lead The Charge In Cutting Over Nine Hundred Flights To Japan For December 2025, Reducing Flight Capacity By Over Sixteen Percent Amid Political Strain

China Southern And China Eastern Lead The Charge In Cutting Over Nine Hundred Flights To Japan For December 2025, Reducing Flight Capacity By Over Sixteen Percent Amid Political Strain  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago China’s electric trucks cut diesel use, reshape global markets

China’s electric trucks cut diesel use, reshape global markets  Finance & Commerce

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7 d. ago 'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on China

'Slow' EU to unveil plan for cutting raw materials' reliance on China  Reuters

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8 d. ago China Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs with Sanctions on US Shipping Firms and New Port Fees

China Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs with Sanctions on US Shipping Firms and New Port Fees  Maritime Fairtrade

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9 d. ago Volkswagen shifts EV development to China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%

Volkswagen shifts EV development to China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%  Car Dealership Guy News

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9 d. ago Swire Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Rare Layoffs as China Economy Slows

Swire Cuts Dozens of Jobs in Rare Layoffs as China Economy Slows  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Sour grapes? European wines left on the rack as China’s consumers cut back

As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across the beverage landscape. This three-part series examines the challenges faced by Maotai town as its once-coveted baijiu loses its lustre, the impact of economic shutdowns on European wine imports, and the rise of craft beer as a budget-friendly alternative for consumers seeking quality without breaking the bank. Marshall Su, a 30-year-old headhunter based in Shanghai, has...

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1 week ago Volkswagen can now build EVs in China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%

Volkswagen can now build EVs in China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%  Electrek

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1 week ago Chinese civilian firm starts mass production of Mach 7 missiles at low cost

A private Chinese aerospace company has become the first in the world to start mass production of a low-cost, high-performance hypersonic missile, suggesting a seismic shift in military technology and defence industrial dynamics. On Tuesday, Beijing-based Lingkong Tianxing Technology released a video on its official social media account showcasing the YKJ-1000 hypersonic missile in flight and how it struck a real target in a desert testing range. A company representative said the missile was...

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1 week ago UK launches critical mineral strategy to cut dependence on China

UK launches critical mineral strategy to cut dependence on China  MSN

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1 week ago China stocks lag broad Asia rebound, Fed rate cut hopes and Nvidia

China stocks lag broad Asia rebound, Fed rate cut hopes and Nvidia-China optimism boost sentiment  MSN

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1 week ago Asia stocks rise as Dec rate cut bets resurface; China lags on chipmaker losses

Asia stocks rise as Dec rate cut bets resurface; China lags on chipmaker losses  Investing.com

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1 week ago Fire erupts at Los Angeles port triggering hazardous material alerts

All crew members have been evacuated from the container ship One Henry Hudson after a fire and explosion disrupted the vessel’s power and crane operations at San Pedro port on Friday, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) said. Hazardous materials have been identified in several bays at the port, and firefighters are wearing protective gear and using self-contained breathing equipment. Marine units continue cooling the ship’s exterior, with no personnel allowed below deck, the LAFD said. TV...

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2 w. ago U.S. citizens, Chinese nationals arrested conspiracy to illegally export cutting

U.S. citizens, Chinese nationals arrested conspiracy to illegally export cutting-edge AI technology to China  rocketcitynow.com

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