4 d. ago China's Geely appoints new chair of European business, replacing founder Eric Li

China's Geely appoints new chair of European business, replacing founder Eric Li  Reuters

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8 d. ago Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis can benefit from EU firms’ expertise: John Lee

Hong Kong’s leader has called for more cooperation with European businesses on the Northern Metropolis, a key initiative aimed at driving future growth and sustainability for the city, a day after a top Beijing official urged expediting the megaproject. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said during his opening remarks at the sustainability event Greenway 2025 on Monday that Hong Kong and the EU could work together to find new solutions to climate change. “I look forward to the expertise and...

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2 w. ago SemiDrive to supply cockpit chips in European EVs as Chinese firms go global

Chinese automotive chip firm SemiDrive will start supplying its cockpit system-on-a-chip (SoC) to an undisclosed European carmaker late next year, marking its first collaboration on the continent to push for global sales, a senior executive said. The chips would be used in several of the carmaker’s models including sedans and SUVs produced and sold in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, general manager Eugene Wang said. The vehicles were expected to feature its X9 SoC, which integrates...

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3 w. ago China’s Geely hits the brakes on new plant construction globally: Li Shufu

Geely Auto, the mainland’s second-largest carmaker, will not build new plants amid excess capacity worldwide, a move that is likely to ripple across the sector as most Chinese companies are finding it difficult to make profits. Chairman Li Shufu told the Chongqing Auto Show over the weekend that the company would avoid building excess capacity and instead focus on improving its technological capabilities to become a key player in the future of mobility. “The global automotive industry is mired...

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3 w. ago US faces vape shortage as China tariffs, seizures hit Geek Bar

US faces vape shortage as China tariffs, seizures hit Geek Bar  Reuters

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3 w. ago ‘We’re definitely on the back foot’: U.S. risks losing fusion energy race to China, industry leaders warn

‘We’re definitely on the back foot’: U.S. risks losing fusion energy race to China, industry leaders warn  GeekWire

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