8 h. ago How US actions in Venezuela and beyond could spell opportunity for China

America’s military action in Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s talk of owning Greenland are stoking concerns that the United States is dismantling the rules-based global order. But this could also be a diplomatic opening for China as it tries to portray itself, in contrast, as a more responsible and stabilising power. Analysts said while this aligned with Beijing’s push to strengthen ties with its neighbours – a strategic move as its rivalry with Washington has intensified – concrete...

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10 h. ago American company restarts domestic graphite production after decades of China imports

American company restarts domestic graphite production after decades of China imports  Fox Business

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15 h. ago Beijing Benz Cumulative Vehicle Production Exceeds 6 Million Units

Beijing Benz Cumulative Vehicle Production Exceeds 6 Million Units  Gasgoo

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20 h. ago In Japan, fears of China’s antibiotics dominance spur calls for self

Medical professionals in Japan are concerned that China could dramatically ramp up trade pressure on Tokyo by adding antibiotics and ingredients for medicines to its list of exports subject to restrictions. Despite efforts over the last three years to increase domestic production of a range of commonly used medicines in Japan, the domestic medical sector still relies heavily on imports from China and restricting or halting imports would cause “huge trouble”, according to the experts. “Japan...

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24 h. ago Canada Secures Major Canola and Agriculture Trade Breakthrough in New China Partnership

Canada Secures Major Canola and Agriculture Trade Breakthrough in New China Partnership  Seed World

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30 h. ago Contractors’ botches lead to bans on bidding for Hong Kong public projects

Contractors at the centre of construction botches at three Hong Kong light public housing sites last year have been banned from bidding for public projects for up to a year, the government has said. The firm responsible for overseeing work quality, Able Engineering, has also been ordered to pay the extra costs for fixing the problems. It also faces a disciplinary hearing for alleged “serious negligence or misconduct in the construction works”, and a possible criminal investigation by police. The...

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31 h. ago China's President Xi, Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Talk Trade, Form ‘Strategic Partnership’ at Beijing Summit

China's President Xi, Canada’s Prime Minister Carney Talk Trade, Form ‘Strategic Partnership’ at Beijing Summit  The New York Sun

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32 h. ago Canada, China agree 'landmark' deal to cut EV, farm product tariffs | Daily Sabah

Canada, China agree 'landmark' deal to cut EV, farm product tariffs | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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33 h. ago Canada and China reach tariff deal on EVs sparking fears it will derail trade talks with U.S.

Canada and China reach tariff deal on EVs sparking fears it will derail trade talks with U.S.  Toronto Star

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33 h. ago Ground breaks on Beijing Art Museum that doubles as transport hub

Ground breaks on Beijing Art Museum that doubles as transport hub  Global Construction Review

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35 h. ago China bans use of cybersecurity products from American and Israeli companies for national security reasons

China bans use of cybersecurity products from American and Israeli companies for national security reasons  The Corner .eu

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36 h. ago HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid focus on high growth in Hong Kong, mainland

HSBC Holdings’ exploration of options for its insurance business in Singapore may lead to a sale of the unit as the group reallocates resources to its insurance business in Hong Kong and mainland China, according to analysts. “It makes sense for HSBC to consider an exit from Singapore’s insurance market to focus on Hong Kong and mainland China, as so many mainlanders are coming to Hong Kong to buy insurance products here,” said Kenny Tang Sing-hing, chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of...

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36 h. ago HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high growth focus on Hong Kong, mainland China

HSBC Holdings’ exploration of options for its insurance business in Singapore may lead to a sale of the unit as the group reallocates resources to its insurance business in Hong Kong and mainland China, according to analysts. “It makes sense for HSBC to consider an exit from Singapore’s insurance market to focus on Hong Kong and mainland China, as so many mainlanders are coming to Hong Kong to buy insurance products here,” said Kenny Tang Sing-hing, chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of...

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36 h. ago Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products  WRAL

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37 h. ago China dominates global humanoid robot market with over 80% of installations

China accounted for more than four out of five humanoid robot installations globally in 2025, driven by domestic start-ups AgiBot and Unitree Robotics, as mass production and commercialisation accelerated, according to a report by Counterpoint Research. A total of 16,000 humanoid robots were installed globally in 2025, mainly for data collection and research, as well as in the logistics, manufacturing, and automotive sectors, according to Counterpoint data released on Wednesday. The market was...

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37 h. ago Canada’s Carney hails ‘strategic partnership’ in talks with China’s Xi

Canada’s Carney hails ‘strategic partnership’ in talks with China’s Xi  Al Jazeera

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40 h. ago Xi, Carney hold landmark talks in Beijing, hail new chapter in ties

Xi, Carney hold landmark talks in Beijing, hail new chapter in ties  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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41 h. ago ‘Shared interests’: Xi Jinping and Mark Carney embark on China

China and Canada should build a new strategic partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday as both sides sought to turn the page on years of diplomatic friction. In talks with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, Xi called for deeper and broader economic cooperation. “China-Canada economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial in nature, and both sides have gained from cooperation,” state news agency Xinhua quoted...

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41 h. ago Canada’s PM Carney, China’s Xi Jinping hold first Beijing talks in eight years

Canada’s PM Carney, China’s Xi Jinping hold first Beijing talks in eight years  France 24

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41 h. ago Canada’s Carney, China’s Xi hold first Beijing talks in eight years

Canada’s Carney, China’s Xi hold first Beijing talks in eight years  France 24

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