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EVs in the spotlight as China claims a leading global role at Shanghai's auto show
Leading automakers will be showcasing their latest designed-for-China models at the Shanghai auto show this week, struggling ...
Musk says Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots affected by China's export curbs on rare earths
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the production of its Optimus humanoid robots had been affected by China's export ...
Pope’s death receives muted official response in China, which has a tense relationship with the Vatican
As the world rushed to pay tribute to Pope Francis following his death, the response has been comparatively muted in China – ...
'I've had 100 operations and will never stop' - inside China's cosmetic surgery boom
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.
Bessent sees de-escalation in US-China trade tensions, talks to be 'a slog'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he believes there will be a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade ...
Exclusive-'China Track' Bank Netting System Shields Russia-China Trade From Western Eyes
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Major Russian banks have set up a netting payments system dubbed "The China Track" for transactions with ...
Used in iPhones to EVs: Why China’s near-monopoly on rare earths matters
China controls over 90% of the global refinement output of rare earth elements, which are used to power everything from ...
Gold Falls From Record as Trump Stances on Fed, China Calm Fears
Gold fell for a second day after topping $3,500 an ounce for the first time, as investors booked profits and US President ...