The United States formally determined in January 2021 that China’s actions in Xinjiang constitute genocide, according to the US State Department. Photo : AP Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Urumqi in late September to mark the 70th anniversary of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to Reuters. The trip was heavily publicised by state broadcaster…
Find us on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | Voicy | YouTube | YouTube Music Welcome to the Tech Latest podcast. Every Tuesday, our tech experts Katey Creel and Shotaro Tani deliver the hottest trends and news from the sector. In this episode, Katey speaks with Shanghai correspondent Wataru Suzuki about the most…
The United States was long known as the undisputed world leader, respected for its financial muscle, military might, and cultural influence that shaped contemporary society.But as we arrived at the 21st century, a fresh competitor emerged who not only closed the gap but, in some respects, leaped ahead.America has been pushed to equal China’s rapid…
THE GLEN, Australia — As Chinese automakers fight a bruising price war at home, they are also waging a battle for the overcrowded Australian market. And like in any conflict, it helps to capture high ground. In May, Hebei-headquartered GWM, formerly known as Great Wall Motor, brought three of its latest models to the Springs…
Zeekr’s Origins: Innovation by Design Zeekr is a bold new player that reflects China’s growing influence in the premium EV world. Launched in 2021 as a standalone luxury EV brand under Geely Holding Group—the same company behind Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and Lynk & Co. Built on Geely’s latest “Sustainable Experience Architecture” (SEA) platform, designed for…
TOKYO — China’s retail sales expanded more than expected in May, boosted by holiday spending at the beginning of the month and the early start of the “618” online shopping festival. The gauge of household spending rose 6.4% last month, the fastest pace since December 2023, according to data published by the National Bureau of…