The Latest Breaking News from China

Dutch university gives up Chinese funding due to impartiality concerns

Vrije Universiteit will also return €250,000-plus it received in 2021 for rights centre that denied forced labour camps exist in Xinjiang

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

China targets celebrities, fan groups in cyber clean-up campaign

BEIJING: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Tuesday launched a month-long "clean cyberspace" campaign, which it said would target online abuse, "chaos" in celebrity fan groups and "money worship", among other issues.

Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2022

Australian opposition leader: China relations won't change

The opposition leader in Australia says its relationship with China will remain difficult even if his center-left Labor Party wins power at elections for the first time in almost a decade

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Electric Boat is on a hiring spree as US military strategy faces Chinese and Russian threats

Submarine manufacturer Electric Boat said Monday it plans to hire more than 3,000 workers this year, a 20% increase over 2021 as U.S. military strategy faces rising threats from China and Russia.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2022

BYD Han Station Wagon Version Spotted In China

BYD Han sedan is one of the most popular electric cars in China. In the near future, it might get additional versions, such as a station wagon and a convertible.

InsideEVs · Jan 24, 2022

A new chapter in Japan's Asia policy

Japan's recently announced new economic doctrine towards Asia has two dimensions. The first has Asean at its core. The second is all about broader Asia which includes China, South Korea and India without naming them. Indeed, this time Japan wants to ascertain that its new policy approach is the outcome…

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Saudi trip 'breakthrough'

Experts believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's visit to Saudi Arabia heralds a major breakthrough in efforts to restore diplomatic ties between the two countries, which have been strained for more than 30 years.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Exhibition explores China, Ayutthaya relations

Siam Society is holding "China For Ayutthaya", a one-day exhibition on Chinese exports to Siam, on Thursday at 10.30am.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Who is winning the trade war?

The United States-China trade war started in 2018 and has never officially ended. So, which side has been "winning" it? Recent research offers an unambiguous answer: neither. US tariffs on Chinese goods led to higher import prices in the US in the affected product categories, and China's retaliatory tariffs on…

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Pop Mart Takes Its Trendy Toy Story On Global Roadshow

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Benzinga · Jan 24, 2022