Hong Kong ACTION 2.0 Launched with Simultaneous Energy Ecosystem Deployment

    HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2026 Hong Kong International Auto Expo, GAC officially unveiled the “Hong Kong ACTION 2.0” plan upgrade. Under the theme “All New GAC, Going Global,” GAC showcased its systematic advancements across energy services, digital ecosystems, and intelligent mobility. Wei Haigang, President of GAC International, emphasized that GAC is…

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    Polestar CEO sees strong EV demand since Hormuz crisis

      Chinese EVs may hit U.S. within a few years, one way or another

      EVs are prepared for export overseas through frame transportation in Taicang Port Area, Suzhou Port, Jiangsu Province, China, on May 11, 2026. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chinese electric vehicles face crippling tariffs, stringent regulations and fierce opposition from lawmakers and the American auto industry, but there’s a growing possibility that Chinese EVs will…

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      Cargo train

        China-Iran rail corridor grows as US naval blockade fails to reach overland

        Expert breaks down China’s influence on Iran, US foreign policy Dennis Citrinowicz, an analyst at the Institute for National Security Studies, explains China’s complex role in the Iran conflict and its strategic implications for America. He highlights that China, while not wanting Iranian nuclear weapons, benefits from US focus on Iran, potentially draining munitions needed…

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        Dancers rehearse before an audition for the Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

        Exclusive-Iraq Sought Financial Assistance From IMF as Result of Iran War, Source Close to IMF Says

        WASHINGTON, May ⁠14 (Reuters) – ⁠Iraqi officials ⁠have approached the International Monetary Fund ​about securing financial assistance as a ‌result of the conflict ‌in the Middle East, ⁠a ⁠source close to the IMF said on Thursday. Initial ​conversations took place last month during the spring meetings of the IMF ​and World Bank in Washington, and…

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        Dancers rehearse before an audition for the Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in New York, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

        US and Bahrain Push UN-Backed Action for Hormuz as Washington Seeks Maritime Coalition

        PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) – U.N. Security Council members will begin talks on Tuesday on ⁠a ⁠U.S.- and Bahrain‑backed draft resolution that could lead ⁠to sanctions against Iran, and potentially authorise force, if Tehran fails to halt attacks and threats to commercial shipping in ​the Strait of Hormuz, three Western diplomats said. Fresh exchanges of…

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        Seagulls are pictured at the Baltic Sea beach in Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, on a sunny Sunday, April 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

        Significant Differences Remain Between Iran-US, Including on Nuclear Issues, Senior Iranian Official Says

        DUBAI, April 17 (Reuters) – Significant ⁠differences ⁠between Iran ⁠and the United States remain to ​reach a deal aimed at ending ‌the war, a senior ‌Iranian official told Reuters ⁠on ⁠Friday, adding that keeping the Strait of Hormuz ​open is “conditional on U.S. adherence to the terms of ceasefire”. The official, who ​spoke on condition…

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          Mercedes hit by tariff costs as 2025 earnings more than halve

          The Mercedes star, the brand logo of the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, rotates on a building of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead, following a year marred by intense…

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