Materials
China's Baosteel doubles investment in Saudi steel venture with Aramco
New company to supply 1.5m tons of steel plate annually to Middle East and Africa
Economy
China injects $41bn to subsidize car, appliance purchases
Beijing looks to stimulate domestic spending amid overcapacity criticism
US-China tensions
China's iFlytek exec says U.S. sanctions have 'destroyed' market mechanism
AI leader invests in Hong Kong hub and seeks to expand presence in Japan
Opinion
The West is no longer the center of global affairs
As populism rises and emerging nations assert themselves, G-7 dominance fades
Economy
China surprises with one-year policy interest rate cut
Unscheduled MLF adjustment adds to flurry of moves to prop up economy
Sports
Can India turn from perpetual Olympic minnow into a powerhouse?
South Asian nation looks to possibly hosting 2036 Games as China racks up golds
Companies
Nippon Steel ends stormy, half-century partnership with Baosteel
As Chinese steelmaker has gone from student to rival, Nippon Steel is at a turning point
Opinion
Europe must prepare militarily and economically for a Taiwan war
Once merely aware of the risks, European leaders now have deep concerns
Automobiles
Honda to cut China production capacity for gas cars by 30%
Move marks latest reversal by Japanese automakers in world's biggest market
China up close
Analysis: China's new 2029 reform goal shows Xi Jinping is worried
New target might also be a gambit to help a decoupled China emerge strong
North Korea tensions
U.S. sanctions China-based network for helping North Korea
Entities accused of assisting Pyongyang in weapons development programs
Comment
Xi may see second Trump term creating opening on Taiwan
Trump win seen challenging Beijing in short term but potentially helping in long run
U.S. elections 2024
China draws fire from both sides in U.S. Senate races
Democrats launch campaign attacks at Republicans over alleged Beijing ties
Ukraine war
Ukraine tells China it is open to Russia talks if Moscow acts in good faith
Kyiv sees no sign of that currently, its foreign minister says in Beijing
Companies
Nike's Paris Olympics commercial criticized for 'insulting China'
Short scene in 90-second ad shows Asian table tennis player licking her paddle
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Ukraine war
China companies supply Belarus defense contractor with Russia ties
Records obtained by BelPol show Chinese links to sanctioned BelOMO group
Electric vehicles
Tesla's main export hub in Shanghai reels from EU tariffs, weak EV demand
The U.S. automaker's profit drops for the fourth quarter in a row
Property
GIC shifts to 'niche' real estate deals in China amid oversupply
Singaporean investor to reorient local team to make bets more granular
Economy
China's desire for growth revealed in word count of economic road map
Mentions of 'development' surge compared with 2013 document
International relations
Nepal poised for closer ties with China under new prime minister
Returning PM Oli may bolster economic and military cooperation with Beijing
Defense
U.S. to launch Arctic defense roundtable eyeing Russia, China
Forum will enlist allies to discuss new challenges as ice rapidly thins
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Artificial intelligence
Lenovo to put AI into all PCs by 2027: device chief
Chinese and U.S. consumers showing 'a lot of interest,' Luca Rossi says
Interview
Canada wants to 'challenge, cooperate' with China, top diplomat says
Melanie Joly urges pragmatic approach, balanced by ties with Japan and South Korea
U.S. elections 2024
Will Kamala Harris' Indian roots play a part in her Asia policy?
Vice president has earned criticism from China, but rarely focuses on her heritage
Business deals
Nippon Steel to end 20-year joint venture with China's Baosteel
Japanese firm to cut production capacity in China by 70% amid EV shift