21 h. ago How China’s military surged ahead by firing up competition among suppliers

The futuristic drones, intercontinental missiles and laser and microwave systems that rolled through central Beijing on Wednesday reflect not only the intensity of China’s military modernisation drive but also advances in the research and manufacturing ecosystem that has sprung up to develop it. At least five nuclear-capable missile types made their debut during the military parade – three can reportedly reach the continental United States; one is a submarine-launched ballistic missile; and the...

Events

3 d. ago China delays final ruling in canola dispute with top supplier Canada

China delays final ruling in canola dispute with top supplier Canada  Reuters

Politics

4 d. ago China’s power bank scandal leads to supplier’s lawsuit against Romoss

The ramifications of China’s power bank scandal, which prompted an emergency ban of substandard models on domestic flights, have extended to a mainland court, where troubled manufacturer Romoss Technology was slapped with a lawsuit for unpaid funds. Shenzhen-based electronics contract manufacturer Zowee Technology filed the lawsuit at the People’s Court of Pengjiang district in Jiangmen, a city in southern Guangdong province, where it sought 136.26 million yuan (US$19 million) in damages against...

Economics

5 d. ago Russia clinches major new gas pipeline deal with China as West shuns supplies

Russia clinches major new gas pipeline deal with China as West shuns supplies  CNBC

Politics

6 d. ago Russia to boost gas supplies to China, signs deal for new pipeline

Russia to boost gas supplies to China, signs deal for new pipeline  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago Russia to boost gas supplies to China, signs up new pipeline but price unclear

Russia to boost gas supplies to China, signs up new pipeline but price unclear  Reuters

Politics

6 d. ago Gazprom, CNPC sign agreement to increase gas supplies to China, RIA reports

Gazprom, CNPC sign agreement to increase gas supplies to China, RIA reports  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Rare Earth Stocks In Focus After China Moves To Strengthen Grip On Supplies

Rare Earth Stocks In Focus After China Moves To Strengthen Grip On Supplies  Stocktwits

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy rejects China as peace guarantor after Beijing supplies 90% of weapons components to Russia

Zelenskyy rejects China as peace guarantor after Beijing supplies 90% of weapons components to Russia  Euromaidan Press

Events

2 w. ago China is turning away from Canadian canola. Will Australia fill the gap?

Canada’s status as the dominant supplier of canola to China appears to be under threat as shipments plunge amid a tit-for-tat tariff battle between the two nations. And Australia is already emerging as an alternative source of the staple vegetable oil, analysts and industry insiders say. China’s imports of canola from Canada fell by 55 per cent year on year to 173,250 tonnes in July – the lowest level recorded since July 2023 – Chinese customs data showed. The value of those shipments was down...

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2 w. ago China's $16 Billion EV Power Play: Why Tesla's Top Suppliers Are Racing Overseas

China's $16 Billion EV Power Play: Why Tesla's Top Suppliers Are Racing Overseas  Yahoo Finance

Economics

3 w. ago China’s early South American soybean buys squeeze US out of peak export window

China has moved early to lock in soybean supplies from Brazil for September and October, sidelining US exporters from what is traditionally their most lucrative selling period. The shift underscores Beijing’s growing trade reliance on South America and comes amid renewed political and commercial tensions with Washington. According to market analysis from Brazil’s Safras & Mercado, traders reported Chinese purchases of roughly 8 million tonnes of soybeans for September and 4 million tonnes for...

Politics

3 w. ago Focus: China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times

Focus: China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times  Reuters

Economics

3 w. ago China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times

China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times  Yahoo Finance

Economics