China’s rising tech scene threatens U.S. brain drain
Shenzhen – Between baskets filled with hard drives, memory sticks, LED lights and countless other bits of technology hardware, Jason Gui found what he was looking for: a handful of tiny batteries. His business partner, Tiantian Zhang, whipped out her … Continue reading China’s rising tech scene threatens U.S. brain drain
China: Xi urges Trump to ease North Korea sanctions
Beijing/Washington – Chinese President Xi Jinping urged U.S. President Donald Trump last month to show flexibility in dealings with North Korea and ease sanctions on the country “in due course,” China’s Foreign Ministry said on Friday. A senior U.S. official … Continue reading China: Xi urges Trump to ease North Korea sanctions
China’s producer prices stall, fuel deflation worries
Beijing – China’s producer prices flatlined in June on lower oil prices and weak global demand, fuelling concerns that a slowdown in manufacturing from a bruising trade war will further drag on growth in the world’s second-biggest economy. The producer … Continue reading China’s producer prices stall, fuel deflation worries
Japan: Fuel-cell technology for Chinese automakers
Beijing – Toyota Motor Corp will supply key hydrogen fuel-cell parts to Chinese automakers FAW and Higer Bus, as the Japanese automaker tries to promote the technology it continues to view as superior to rapidly spreading battery-powered vehicles. Toyota is … Continue reading Japan: Fuel-cell technology for Chinese automakers
Samsung: Phone water resistance questioned
Canberra – The ACCC has instituted proceedings in the Federal Court against Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd (Samsung) alleging it made false, misleading and deceptive representations in advertising the water resistance of various ‘Galaxy’ branded mobile phones. Since around February … Continue reading Samsung: Phone water resistance questioned