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US lawmakers subpoena China telecom giants over security concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. lawmakers are turning up the heat on China's biggest telecom firms, issuing subpoenas to compel their cooperation in an investigation into national security risks tied to their U.S. operations.

The House of Representatives select committee on China has invoked its rarely used subpoena power to demand answers from China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom. The bipartisan effort seeks cl

BMW to integrate DeepSeek AI in new vehicles in China later this year

SHANGHAI, China: BMW is set to incorporate artificial intelligence from Chinese startup DeepSeek into its upcoming vehicle models in China starting later this year, CEO Oliver Zipse announced at the Shanghai auto show this week.

"Key advances in AI are happening here. We are strengthening AI partnerships for integration in our vehicles in China," Zipse said during his address.

Cathay Pacific sees lower US-China cargo demand from tariffs impact

Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific Airways is preparing for a slowdown in air cargo traffic between China and the United States as new trade restrictions begin to bite.

The Hong Kong-based airline, one of Asia's leading air freight carriers, said this week it anticipates weaker demand on routes connecting mainland China and the U.S. due to escalating tariffs and regulatory changes set

Nissan commits $1.4 billion to China in bold bid for market share

SHANGHAI, China: Nissan is making a fresh push to regain its footing in China with a US$1.4 billion investment and a pledge to speed up its response to one of the world's most competitive auto markets.

After years of lagging behind faster-moving Chinese rivals, the Japanese automaker says it is now focused on catching up. Stephen Ma, who recently transitioned from Nissan's glo

China's Q1 automobile exports up 16% y/y, industry official says

BEIJING, China: China's automobile exports rose sharply in the first quarter of 2024, with 1.54 million vehicles shipped abroad, marking a 16 percent increase from the same period last year, according to an industry official.

China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Secretary General Cui Dongshu said in a WeChat post that exports reached 570,000 units in March alone, up 16 perce

US beef off menu as trade war hits China's American-style restaurants

BEIJING, China: At Home Plate BBQ in Beijing, the iconic Texan brisket is about to get a new passport. The restaurant, known for its American-style barbecue, is removing U.S. beef from its menu as soaring tariffs make it too costly to import.

For years, the restaurant relied exclusively on U.S. beef, using up to eight tonnes of brisket each month. Now, with freezers nearly empty and prices surging, staff are rep

Vietnam clamps down on fraud on US exports, document shows

HANOI, Vietnam: Vietnam's government has ordered stricter oversight of goods headed to the United States and other major markets, aiming to crack down on illegal transhipment and avoid damaging trade sanctions.

A directive issued by the Ministry of Trade on April 15, seen by Reuters, warns that fraud risks are rising amid escalating tensions driven by U.S. tariffs. The ministry says trade deception—particu

China, Cambodia to fund 94-mile canal from Mekong to Gulf of Thailand

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Cambodia and China have revived work on a stalled canal project that aims to connect the Mekong River to the Gulf of Thailand, following the signing of a US$1.2 billion financing agreement during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Phnom Penh.

The Funan Techo Canal, stretching 151.6 94 miles, will link a branch of the Mekong near the capital to

CHINA-HAINAI-HAIKOU-11TH CHINA-ARAB BUSINESS CONFERENCE-OPEN (CN)

(250428) -- HAIKOU, April 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 28, 2025 shows a scene of the opening ceremony of the 11th China-Arab Business Conference and the 9th Investment Seminar of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province.

The conference was co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the People's Government of Hainan Province,

(SP)CHINA-XIAMEN-BADMINTON-SUDIRMAN CUP-CHINA VS CHINA'S HONG KONG (CN)

(250428) -- XIAMEN, April 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China competes in the women's singles match against Lo Sin Yan Happy of China's Hong Kong during the Group A match between China and China's Hong Kong at BWF Sudirman Cup in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Kaiyan)

CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SCO-HEALTH MINISTERS' MEETING (CN)

(250428) -- XI'AN, April 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The eighth Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Health Ministers' Meeting is held in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, April 28, 2025. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHUHAI-SUBMERSIBLE UNMANNED SURFACE VESSEL-LAUNCHING (CN)

(250428) -- ZHUHAI, April 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The "Blue Whale," a cutting-edge high-speed submersible unmanned surface vessel, is launched in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, on April 28, 2025. The launch marks a significant breakthrough in China's marine technology and indicates a major step forward in the development of intelligent ocean equipment.

TO GO WITH "China launches pioneering high-speed sub

GLOBALink | Italian enthusiast of Chinese martial arts pursues dream in NE China's Liaoning

SHENYANG, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Hu Xiaolan, from Milan, Italy, is a devoted enthusiast of Chinese martial arts. Inspired by films starring Chinese martial arts icons like Jackie Chan and Jet Li since childhood, he developed a strong desire to study martial arts in China. To date, he has been practicing Chinese martial arts for 15 years. After enrolling in Liaoning Normal University in Dalian City to major in Chinese Lan

Beijing rejects Trump's claim of Xi phone call

China and the US are not engaged in any talks on tariff issues, a foreign ministry spokesperson has said

China's Foreign Ministry has refuted US President Donald Trump's claim that he recently spoke with President Xi Jinping. Speaking to the press in Ceiling on Monday, the ministry noted that neither side is w

Beijing rejects Trumps claim of Xi phone call

China and the US are not engaged in any talks on tariff issues, a foreign ministry spokesperson has said

China's Foreign Ministry has refuted US President Donald Trump's claim that he recently spoke with President Xi Jinping. Speaking to the press in Ceiling on Monday, the ministry noted that neither side is working toward a tariff agreement.

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