Tensions between China and the EU have intensified in recent months, prompting the European Commission to convene most of its commissioners for a strategic rethink during an “orientation debate” on Friday. “China is a critical partner, and engagement and dialogue will continue,” the commission said in a readout following the debate. “At the same time…
Today’s ESG Updates EU-China Trade War Looms: Europe’s leaders will discuss protective measures as heavy dependence on Chinese imports raises concerns. EU Weakens Methane Emissions Law: The EU plans to waive emissions penalties for energy firms through 2029. South Africa Launches $228 Billion Green Finance Plan: South Africa’s Treasury announced a sustainable finance framework to…
At least 82 workers were killed in an explosion in China’s northern Shanxi province on May 23, 2026, but a video circulating online of a deep open-pit mine collapsing and burying several trucks underneath does not show the disaster. The clip appeared in 2023 reports about another coal mine disaster in China’s Inner Mongolia region. “SHOCKING…
Photo Credit: Pony.ai Pony AI is moving quickly in China’s robotaxi race after a strong quarter gave investors fresh reason to believe demand for autonomous rides may be growing. The company is looking to field 3,500 robotaxis this year, even as China’s self-driving sector faces tighter scrutiny following a major outage involving a rival service….
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China Tech is a column dedicated to the innovations reshaping China – and, inevitably, the world. From cutting-edge AI labs and next-generation robotics to apps that redefine daily life, we explore the breakthroughs that emerge from the country’s relentless drive for technological dominance. Some are game-changers, others cautionary tales, but all offer a glimpse into…
China is the world’s largest e-commerce market and has been so for many years. One of the biggest players in China’s online shopping market is Chinese ecommerce giant JD.Com, also known as ‘China’s Amazon’. As AI layoffs sweep companies and countries, the founder of JD.com has made a pledge to the company’s 900,000 employees. JD.com…
Nio NIO shares rallied after the Chinese electric vehicle maker unveiled the ES9, a six-seat flagship SUV the company says is China’s largest electric SUV. The move gave investors a fresh catalyst in a market still wrestling with price pressure, demand questions and heavy competition. Nio’s Hong Kong shares jumped as much as 10% on…
Iran has been evading US sanctions and the blockade using a system of ship-to-ship transfers in which sanctioned ships laden with Iranian oil offload their cargo onto another ship in the water before it is sent to China, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The ships receiving the oil are often part of Iran’s…
(Images: Volvo Cars) Volvo announced this week that it received regulatory approval to continue bringing its cars into the United States. In early 2025, the then-outgoing Biden administration tightened rules around Chinese vehicles — and software within Chinese vehicles — making their way into the U.S. market. That’s been a problem for Volvo, which despite…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, renewed scrutiny is falling on expanding intelligence infrastructure on the island that analysts say could help China and Russia monitor sensitive U.S. military activity near Florida. New reporting and satellite analysis of a major Cuban signals intelligence facility…