6 d. ago Chinese Turbine Maker Hires BASF Renewable CEO for Europe Plans

Chinese turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. has hired German chemical giant BASF SE’s head of renewables as its new European chief executive, hoping to regain footing in the region’s wind market.

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2 w. ago U.S. tariffs on Canadian autos, parts jumped to US$380 million in July: report

Canadian vehicle and auto part exports faced more than US$380 million in tariffs in July, a sharp jump from previous months as U.S. levies kicked in. A data analysis released last week by Anderson Economic Group showed US$1.1 billion in tariffs were imposed on assembled vehicles from Canada and Mexico in July, including more than […]

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2 w. ago Chinese Startup Wants to Bring Its Tiny EVs to European Streets

Chinese electric vehicle brands led by BYD Co. are winning over European customers with sleek, high-tech models at competitive prices. Now, a startup is looking to muscle in on a more modest market: micro cars.

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2 w. ago Hollywood giants sue Chinese AI firm over copyright infringement

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Top Hollywood studios filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax, alleging massive copyright infringement. Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Universal Pictures accuse MiniMax of building what they call a “bootlegging business model” that systematically copies their most valuable copyrighted characters to train its AI system, then profits […]

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2 w. ago Cheap Chinese Coal is Making it Difficult to Reduce Consumption

Chinese coal prices are on course to close out 2025 with a whimper rather than a bang, ahead of a critical year in the government’s mission to meet its climate targets.

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2 w. ago Mexico Tariff Plan Is Stopping Chinese Investment, Says Chamber

Mexico’s planned tariff hikes on products from China will halt Chinese investments in the country, warned the Mexico-China Chamber of Commerce.

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2 w. ago Magna to assemble electric vehicles in Europe for Chinese automaker Xpeng

Magna International has signed a deal to assemble two electric vehicle models for Chinese automaker Xpeng in Europe. Financial terms of the deal agreement were not immediately available. Serial production of the vehicles is set to begin in third quarter of 2025. The Ontario-based company says the deal marks the first complete vehicle assembly for […]

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2 w. ago Magna Awarded Vehicle Assembly Business With Chinese OEM XPENG

New program marks the first Chinese automaker to localize production in Magna’s complete vehicle operations in Europe Magna to assemble two fully electric vehicle models Serial production is set to begin in Q3 2025 AURORA, Ontario, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Chinese car manufacturers enter the European market, the need for localized production […]

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3 w. ago Octopus Energy Opens Door to Bring Chinese Wind Turbines to UK

Octopus Energy, the UK’s biggest supplier of power and gas, struck a deal that may bring Chinese wind turbines to Britain for the first time.

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3 w. ago Alibaba Leads Chinese Tech Funding Spree With $3.2 Billion Deal

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is leading a fundraising spree among Chinese tech giants, driven by soaring capital demands amid intensifying competition in artificial intelligence.

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3 w. ago Mexico Plans 50% Tariff on Chinese Cars Before US, Canada Talks

Mexico plans to impose tariffs of as much as 50% on cars and other products made by China and several Asian exporters, aligning the country more closely with US protectionism as President Claudia Sheinbaum prepares for talks over North America’s free-trade deal.

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3 w. ago Chinese EVs Set to Gain Share in Singapore as Rebates Extended

Chinese automakers like BYD Co. look set to tighten their grip on Singapore’s market, after the city-state extended electric vehicle incentives for at least another 12 months.

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3 w. ago Russia Export Slide Forcing a Rethink at Some Chinese Carmakers

Russia turned into a lucrative market for Chinese automakers after the invasion of Ukraine, as they rushed in to fill the void left by foreign brands. That easy access may be over.

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last month Chinese Solar Stocks Extend Rally on Signs of Industry Recovery

Chinese solar shares extended a bull run, as optimism builds that a sector turning point is in sight given authorities’ push to reduce overcapacity and end a cutthroat price war.

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