66 m. ago Xiaomi car crash sparks concerns, BYD beats Tesla again: 7 EV reads

From Xiaomi’s fatal car crash to Chinese EV makers reporting strong first quarter sales, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.

Events

2 h. ago ‘Millions of drivers need to be educated’ in wake of fatal Xiaomi crash, analysts say

Autonomous-driving features carry high safety risks amid a lack knowledge about how the systems work, leader of industry body says.

Events

2 h. ago Australia urges diversifying from US universities: ‘we live in a different world’

Hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding is on the line amid the Trump administration’s threats of cuts.

Society

2 h. ago China film honours ‘Dumpling Queen’ from street vendor to billion

At her lowest point, Zang Jianhe, who lacked formal education, endured hardships of working basic jobs for nearly 20 hours a day.

Politics

3 h. ago Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

Opinion | What I Saw in China on the Eve of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’  The New York Times

Politics

4 h. ago U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea

U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea  CNBC

Events

5 h. ago China carries out live fire drills in East China Sea in escalation of Taiwan exercises

China carries out live fire drills in East China Sea in escalation of Taiwan exercises  Reuters

Events

6 h. ago Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan denies ‘liking’ controversial Gaza post

The minister says he has enhanced security for his Facebook account after being accused of temporarily liking inflammatory remarks on activists.

Politics

7 h. ago Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash

Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash  The New York Times

Events

8 h. ago Beijing continues military drills in Taiwan Strait for second day

The PLA has continued the drills around Taiwan for second day, conducting exercises in central and southern Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.

Events

11 h. ago Trump sorts out final US ‘Liberation Day’ tariff details as hours tick down before reveal

White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented ‘immediately’ to end ‘decades of unfair trade practices’.

Politics

16 h. ago Xiaomi will cooperate with investigation into fatal EV crash, says founder

Xiaomi will cooperate with investigation into fatal EV crash, says founder  Reuters

Events

16 h. ago Luigi Mangione faces death penalty for premeditated murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The US Attorney General directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Events

17 h. ago ‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

Events

17 h. ago Putin meets China’s Wang Yi, ‘looking forward’ to welcome Xi Jinping in May

‘Rich and well-prepared’ programme awaits Xi who will be guest of honour when Russia marks ‘Victory Day’, Putin tells China’s top diplomat.

Politics

18 h. ago Assisted Driving Tech in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash in China

Assisted Driving Tech in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash in China  The New York Times

Events

18 h. ago Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush

Large search was mounted, involving more than 200 people, including dozens of personnel from police, fire services and the Civil Aid Service.

Events

20 h. ago Xiaomi to cooperate with police after fatal crash involving SU7 EV’s self

Company says it submitted the driving data and relevant operational information to the police and deeply regrets the tragedy.

Events

37 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre ‘has 4 days to live after crash’

Virginia Giuffre said car was hit by bus in Australia. She was among first people to speak out about sexual abuse by Epstein, Prince Andrew.

Events

37 h. ago US agency reports to lay out justification for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

On Tuesday, ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement, numerous departments are to release reviews supporting US president’s strategy.

Politics