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Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers
WASHINGTON (AP) — It's a scenario that terrifies America's auto industry. Chinese carmakers set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules. Once in place, they send ultra-low-priced electric vehicles streaming into the United States. As the Chinese EVs...
US ambassador calls China's tech support for Russia during Ukraine invasion a 'major mistake'
SHANGHAI, China (AP) — China’s support for Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine through the provision of technology for missiles and other weaponry is a “major mistake,” U.S. Ambassador to Beijing Nicholas Burns said Wednesday. In a speech in the Chinese financial hub of...
Solomon Islands prime minister says his visits to Australia and China focus on creating jobs
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The new prime minister of the Solomon Islands said Wednesday that his visits to Australia and China are focussed on creating jobs in the developing South Pacific island nation. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele met his counterpart Anthony Albanese in the...
Former Philippine President Duterte plans to run for Senate next year, daughter says
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte plans to run for the Senate in mid-term elections next year, his daughter and the country's vice president said Tuesday. When Duterte's stormy presidential term ended in 2022, he said he would retire from...
Leader of NATO member Poland visits China, talks to Xi about Ukraine, peace and trade
BEIJING (AP) — Polish President Andrzej Duda met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Monday for talks on Ukraine, peace and expanding bilateral trade on a visit to Beijing that brought the head of state of a NATO member to a country that has backed Russia in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ...
China, EU are open to talks on plans to hike tariffs on Chinese EVs
BANGKOK (AP) — China and the European Union are open to holding talks on the EU’s recent decision to sharply raise tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, officials from both sides say. China’s Commerce Ministry and Germany’s economy minister said over the...
Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says
HONG KONG (AP) — A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has stepped up its targeting of Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as government, education, technology and diplomacy, according to cybersecurity intelligence company Recorded Future. In...
A vocational school student stuns China by besting university competitors in a math contest
A 17-year-old vocational school student from rural China became a celebrity on social media after reaching the final round of a math competition, beating many others from top universities and raising questions about the education system. Jiang Ping, who is studying fashion design,...
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China's influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
BEIJING (AP) — With no obvious options, China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states. Experts say China's leaders are likely fretting...
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday it has banned a number of business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own territory. The statement...
