China
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Chinese automakers can build EV for 10,000 euros less than European automakers, Forvia said
Jan 7, 2023Chinese automakers can build an electric vehicle (EV) for 10,000 euros ($10,618) less than European automakers, an overwhelming cost advantage that will put pressure on European manufacturers in their home market, the head of auto supplier... -
Taliban government to sign contract with a Chinese firm to drill for oil in Northern Afghanistan
Jan 7, 2023Afghanistan’s Taliban government is to sign a contract with a Chinese firm to drill for oil in the country’s north. It would be first major energy extraction agreement with a foreign firm since the Taliban took... -
Tesla cut car prices in China for the second time in less than three months on Friday
Jan 6, 2023Tesla cut car prices in China for the second time in less than three months on Friday, deepening its discounts in the world’s largest auto market as competition picks up and the demand outlook darkens. The... -
Australia defends Covid tests for China arrivals
Jan 4, 2023Australia’s government criticized Beijing on Wednesday for its lack of Covid-19 openness after Beijing’s chief medical officer was overruled and testing for Chinese travelers was intensified. A increasing number of nations, including the US, UK, France,... -
EU ‘offer stands’ to send Covid jabs to China
Jan 4, 2023After relaxing its “zero-Covid” policy, the EU stated on Tuesday that it is prepared to send Covid vaccinations to China as that country deals with a rise in coronavirus infections. Vaccines and Covid expertise were offered... -
China’s air incursions into Taiwan zone doubled in 2022
Jan 3, 2023As Beijing stepped up its threats against the island democracy in 2022, the number of Chinese warplane incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone nearly doubled. Self-ruled Taiwan is constantly in danger of attack. The island is... -
US considering Covid entry restrictions for travelers from China
Dec 28, 2022According to US sources, the country is exploring Covid entrance limits for Chinese visitors after Beijing substantially lifted tough containment measures last month. As important foundations of China’s containment strategy have been removed, the number of... -
China ends Covid quarantine for travellers in January
Dec 27, 2022The last significant departure from the nation’s zero-Covid policy will take place in China on January 8, according to officials. This will essentially reopen the country to individuals with employment and study visas as well as... -
The world fears a new China COVID wave, ponders how to help Xi
Dec 20, 2022A COVID-19 outbreak in China is being closely watched by officials and global health experts who are concerned that the country of 1.4 billion people is not fully immunized and may not have the medical resources... -
Russia announces joint naval drills with China
Dec 19, 2022As Russia and China strengthen their ties in the face of pressure from the West, Moscow said on Monday that six of its warships would take part in naval drills with Beijing’s navy beginning this week....
