China: Lunar probe returns to planet earth
BEIJING – A Chinese spacecraft carrying the country’s first lunar samples blasted off from the moon at 11:10 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. It represented the first-ever Chinese spacecraft to take off from … Continue reading China: Lunar probe returns to planet earth
China will consider joining Trans-Pacific-Partnership
BEIJING/SINGAPORE – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday said he will give “positive consideration” to joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact, likely in a move to bolster the country’s presence in Asia while the U.S. focuses on its presidential transition. His … Continue reading China will consider joining Trans-Pacific-Partnership
U.S. adds four more Chinese firms to Pentagon blacklist
WASHINGTON – Washington is poised to designate four more Chinese companies as backed by the Chinese military, sources said, curbing their access to U.S. investors as the Trump administration seeks to cement its hawkish China legacy in its waning days. … Continue reading U.S. adds four more Chinese firms to Pentagon blacklist
China to cut tariffs, boost imports
BEIJING – China will continue to cut its tariffs and expand imports of high-quality goods and services, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, while vowing to push reforms and promote an innovation-driven growth model. “We will further reduce tariffs … Continue reading China to cut tariffs, boost imports
Daimler, Geely see China as production hub
FRANKFURT – Daimler AG and Geely Holding on Friday said China could emerge as a manufacturing and export hub for hybrid powertrains jointly developed for Volvo and Mercedes-Benz cars. Earlier this week the German car maker said it will cooperate with … Continue reading Daimler, Geely see China as production hub