By Jamie Tarabay, Alex Wickham and Kitty Donaldson The US and UK accused state-backed Chinese hackers of targeting politicians, companies and dissidents for years, as well as stealing troves of British voter data, in the latest revelation of cyberattacks that Washington and its allies have linked to President Xi Jinping’s government. US… Continue reading US, UK accuse China of broad cyberattacks, British voter data theft | World News
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South Korea soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released
South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, detained in China over bribery allegations, has been released and returned home. Son, a former South Korean national team member, was detained last May at Shanghai airport on suspicion of taking bribes. He previously played for Shandong Taishan in China, winning the 2021 Chinese championship. A star South Korean… Continue reading South Korea soccer player detained in China over bribery allegations released
Shares in Australia, HK edges higher, while Japan, China stocks decline | World News
By Richard Henderson Asian equities traded within narrow ranges early Monday as investors looked ahead to a busy week of economic data including the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. China’s currency pared some of Friday’s losses following support by authorities. Shares in Australia and Hong Kong edged higher, while those in… Continue reading Shares in Australia, HK edges higher, while Japan, China stocks decline | World News
BYD takes on EV laggards Toyota, VW with aggressive China price cuts | World News
A BYD Seagull | Photo : Bloomberg By Danny Lee and Jinshan Hong Not content with unseating Tesla Inc. as the world’s top-selling electric car maker, BYD Co. has now set its sights on stealing customers from the likes of Toyota Motor Corp. and Volkswagen AG in one of the most aggressive rounds of… Continue reading BYD takes on EV laggards Toyota, VW with aggressive China price cuts | World News
China must reinvent itself to turn economy around, says IMF’s Georgieva | World News
In 2023, foreign direct investment into China contracted by 8%, reflecting a shaky economic recovery and tensions with the United States and its allies on a range of issues. China needs to “reinvent itself” with economic policies to speed resolution of its property market crisis and boost domestic consumption and productivity, the International Monetary… Continue reading China must reinvent itself to turn economy around, says IMF’s Georgieva | World News
China blocks use of Intel, AMD chips in govt PCs, to use local processors | External Affairs Defence Security News
The US has been aiming to boost domestic semiconductor output and reduce reliance on China and Taiwan with the Biden administration’s 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. China has introduced guidelines to phase out US microprocessors from Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The procurement… Continue reading China blocks use of Intel, AMD chips in govt PCs, to use local processors | External Affairs Defence Security News
Hockey ACT: Pakistan remain in semifinal race with 2-1 win over China
Goals from Muhammad Khan and Afraz helped Pakistan eke out a 2-1 victory over China to stay in the race for the semifinals in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Monday. However, the defeat meant that China were knocked out of contention for the last-four stage. The opening quarter happened to be a… Continue reading Hockey ACT: Pakistan remain in semifinal race with 2-1 win over China
China funded $130,000 to Solomon Islands newspaper for favourable coverage
The Chinese government granted more than USD 130,000 to Solomon Islands news company in exchange for agreeing to “promote the truth about China’s generosity and its true intention to help develop” the Pacific island country, a funding document and email reviewed by Radio Free Asia-affiliated news organization BenarNews has revealed. After the Solomon… Continue reading China funded $130,000 to Solomon Islands newspaper for favourable coverage
China or India? Where should investors put their money in coming Asia boom
By Abhishek Vishnoi and Charlotte Yang Money managers are navigating an historic shift: India’s population, at 1.43 billion, edged past China’s this year. Now the world’s most populous country, India could experience a decades-long investment boom. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts expect its share of global equity market capitalisation to… Continue reading China or India? Where should investors put their money in coming Asia boom
Amid disagreements over Ukraine, China bats for more dialogues with EU
China and the European Union (EU) should conduct more institutional dialogues to inject new and strong impetus into the China-EU comprehensive strategic partnership, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday, Xinhua reported. This comes a month after China cancelled High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell’s… Continue reading Amid disagreements over Ukraine, China bats for more dialogues with EU