HONG KONG — A Hong Kong court on Thursday convicted the publisher of The Wall Street Journal of deterring its reporter from taking up a trade union role, in a case that raised concerns about press freedom in the city. The court acquitted Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Asia) Inc. of the charge of dismissal over…
When security camera footage emerged on Wednesday of a wave of ice, mud and water smashing into the Tibet region, people across the world were horrified. The distressing vision showed the China-controlled Tibet border crossing into Nepal being completely wiped out, along with dozens of people running for their lives. It was harrowing to watch…
Chery is making it clear that it wants to enter the U.S. market, even as opposition to Chinese vehicles being sold in the country intensifies. The details: Chery CEO Zhang Guibing said the company is exploring various options to navigate U.S. laws, regulations, and other requirements needed to enter the market, while pointing to several…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chinese and Russian intelligence sites operating in Cuba remain an active “national security threat” just off America’s shores, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz warned Sunday, reaffirming the Trump administration’s determination to counter foreign adversaries’ influence in the Western Hemisphere. “[There are] both Chinese and…
On Friday and Saturday, Fox News hosts awkwardly did something that the network had long resisted—even after paying $787 million to settle Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation lawsuit over the 2020 election: They apologized. Mario Bartiromo delivered the first on Friday, followed by similar statements from hosts on Fox News and Fox Business programs, including “The…
Ford is seeking federal approval to continue selling certain models in the U.S. that contain software content from China. The details: The request, driven by the U.S. Commerce Department’s ban on Chinese connected-vehicle software, is critical for Ford to continue selling the Lincoln Nautilus SUV in the U.S., according to Reuters. The Nautilus, built at…
Wang Yang K&L Gates adds Wang Yang, Dechert’s former China practice head, at its Hong Kong office, strengthening the firm’s cross-border M&A practice. Wang told China Business Law Journal: “I chose Hong Kong because it places me at the centre of the strongest cross-border deal flows in Greater China and the Greater Bay Area, where…
Volvo Cars has been approved to continue importing vehicles with “connected car” technology into the U.S., avoiding a key restriction aimed at blocking Chinese vehicles and components from entering the market. The details: The Swedish automaker, majority owned by China’s Geely Holding, received authorization from the U.S. government to continue selling vehicles in the U.S….
Iran has expanded restrictions on distribution of news content from the country, directing international news outlets to restrict use of their content by Israeli media. A directive issued Tuesday to a group of international news outlets based in Tehran specified mandatory language to be included on “all submitted content, including photos, videos, reports, and other…
BMW is standing firm on its ability to weather U.S. tariffs, maintaining its 2026 guidance after beating profit expectations despite ongoing headwinds. The details: The German automaker’s optimism comes alongside mixed financial results, Reuters reported. BMW reported first-quarter pretax earnings of 2.3 billion euros ($2.70 billion), topping analysts’ expectations of 2.2 billion euros. The company’s…