Chinese scientists set off for the 13th Arctic Ocean scientific expedition on Wednesday aboard the Xuelong 2, the country’s first domestically built polar icebreaker, departing from Shanghai. The expedition, organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources, was intended to conduct…
Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticised Chinese curbs against US firms while on a diplomatic visit to Beijing to improve bilateral ties. Washington and its allies will fight back against Beijing’s “unfair economic practices”, she said on Friday. Ms Yellen…
World registers hottest day ever recorded on Monday
Monday was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The average global temperature reached 17.01C (62.62F), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heatwaves sizzled around the world.…
Joe Biden and Narendra Modi hail “defining” US-India partnership
US President Joe Biden hailed US-India ties, while rolling out the pomp and pageantry for visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. This included marching bands, a lavish vegetarian dinner and a 21-gun salute on the South Lawn of the…
At least 31 killed in gas explosion at China barbecue restaurant
At least 31 people have been killed and seven injured when gas used for cooking exploded at a barbecue restaurant in northwestern China. The blast tore through the restaurant about 8:40pm (12:40 GMT) on Wednesday on a busy street in…
Biden ‘dictator’ remark angers China days after Blinken meeting with Xi
President Joe Biden referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a “dictator” days after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the leader in an effort to stabilize bilateral relations, drawing ire from China. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao…
Alibaba names new chairman and CEO in major shakeup
Alibaba is replacing Daniel Zhang as chairman and CEO as the Chinese tech giant undergoes the biggest shakeup in its history. Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman and a co-founder of Alibaba (BABA), will succeed Zhang as chairman, the company said…
Germany, China to discuss climate, economy
The governments of Germany and China were scheduled to discuss further cooperation between their two countries on Tuesday in Berlin. The talks would be led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Premier Li Qiang. The main topic would be the fight…
iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China ties sour
iPhone maker Foxconn is betting big on electric cars and redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. In an exclusive interview, chairman and boss Young Liu told the BBC what the…
Top foreign policy official accuses U.S. of ‘‘wrong’’ China policy
China’s top foreign policy official Wang Yi has accused the United States (U.S.) of having a wrong perception about China that led to a wrong policy towards the country. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on the first visit…