U.S. cafe chain Starbucks said it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operations, after Chinese financial magazine Caixin reported that it was, without disclosing where it obtained the information. Starbucks has held preliminary talks with more than a dozen potential buyers, Caixin also reported on Monday, citing sources who did not…
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Tuesday and reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the bilateral ties, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties. During the meeting on Monday, NSA Doval emphasised the need to…
China harshly condemned Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te for a speech aimed at rallying the democracy’s 23 million people to stand up to its larger neighbor — a back-and-forth that illustrates a deepening cross-strait divide. Lai was “wantonly spreading separatist remarks about ‘Taiwan independence,’” the People’s Daily said in a commentary on Tuesday, adding the address…
China said Tuesday it will hold a military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with President Xi Jinping set to deliver a speech on the occasion. The parade to commemorate what Beijing calls its victory in the 1937-1945 War of Resistance…
Recent satellite images reveal that China is testing bomber aircraft with a design resembling the U.S. B-2 Spirit. This development comes nearly two decades after a former B-2 Spirit engineer was arrested by the FBI and sentenced for allegedly transferring classified technology to China. Source link
Jianguang Shen, Chief Economist at e-commerce giant JD.com, discusses his outlook for China’s economy given escalated geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties. He speaks with Stephen Engle on the sidelines at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link
China announced on Tuesday that it will stage a major military parade in September to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. President Xi Jinping will preside over the event at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, a senior military official said at a news conference. “The Central Committee of the Communist…
China’s bold words on the Israel-Iran war mask a deeper truth: it’s defending itself, not Tehran — and its influence is weaker than it looks. US President Donald Trump has said a ceasefire is imminent, declaring an end to what he called “the 12-day war” — but Iran has pushed back, saying no agreement has…
China will stage a military parade to commemorate the end of World War II – the second time it has held the event – as conflicts rage around the world, including the latest between Iran and Israel. It will be held in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on September 3, a decade after the People’s Liberation…
China has developed a mosquito-sized drone capable of performing battlefield surveillance and reconnaissance missions, adding to its expanding portfolio of military micro-robotics. Researchers at the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT) unveiled the miniature aircraft during a state television broadcast, showcasing its compact design with flapping wings and fine landing legs built for covert operations….