Geneva (EFE).- The WTO dispute settlement panel ruled in China’s favor regarding the United States’ tax credits for electric vehicle production and renewable energy projects, requesting that the US withdraw the credits by Oct. 1. According to details of the case published on the WTO website, the panel upheld all of China’s claims. The panel … Read more
Tokyo (EFE).- China has notified Japan it will suspend imports of Japanese seafood, a Japanese government source told the Kyodo news agency on Wednesday, just two weeks after Beijing partially resumed purchases and amid escalating bilateral tensions over Taiwan. Japan began exporting seafood to China again on Nov. 7 after Beijing partially lifted the ban … Read more
Tokyo (EFE).– US Ambassador to Japan George Glass reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to Tokyo on Tuesday regarding the Senkaku Islands, administered by Japan but claimed by Beijing, after Chinese coast guard vessels patrolled the disputed waters amid heightened tensions over Taiwan. “The United States is fully committed to the defense of Japan, which includes the Senkaku … Read more
Lisbon (EFE).- The advances of Chinese companies in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and industrial transformation are being debated at the 2025 Web Summit, focused on the Asian giant. As in years past, the fair will take place at the Lisbon International Fair (FIL) in the Parque das Nações neighborhood of Lisbon. “The silent … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- China announced Monday a tightening of export controls on chemicals that can be used in the manufacture of synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, by adding the United States, Mexico, and Canada to the list of countries for which prior shipping licenses will be mandatory. The measure takes effect immediately and also incorporates a specific … Read more
Shanghai, China (EFE).- China has suspended its ban on the export of dual-use products containing gallium, germanium, and antimony to the United States for one year, the Ministry of Commerce announced Sunday. In a brief statement published on its website, the Ministry of Commerce said that the ban will remain in effect until Nov. 27, … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- Ten years after China ended its one-child policy, the world’s second-largest economy is now grappling with one of the lowest birth rates globally and a shrinking population, despite a raft of incentives to encourage families to have more children. Introduced in 1979, the one-child policy was credited with preventing the population from exceeding … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- The Chinese Communist Party of China (CCP) on Friday announced new measures to strengthen internal discipline and prevent corruption following the recent dismissal of several senior military and civilian officials for serious violations of law and discipline. Jiang Jinquan, director of the Political Research Office of the Central Committee, said during the press … Read more
Washington, (EFE). – The presidents of the United States, Donald Trump, and China, Xi Jinping, will meet on October 30 in Gyeongju, South Korea, the White House announced Thursday. “Thursday morning, local time, President Trump will participate in a bilateral meeting with President Xi of the People’s Republic of China before departing to return home … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- China on Wednesday accused Australia of provocation, distorting the facts and carrying out an illegal intrusion into its airspace over the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea at the weekend. The accusation comes after Canberra on Monday reported “unsafe” maneuvers by a Chinese fighter jet against an Australian military aircraft in the … Read more
Taipei (EFE).- Taiwanese President William Lai said Monday that peace between China and Taiwan cannot be achieved “through a simple agreement,” emphasizing that the island must rely on its own defense and deterrence capabilities rather than Beijing’s proposals. In a speech before members of Taiwan’s overseas community, Lai said both he and his predecessor Tsai … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- Apple’s CEO Tim Cook told Chinese Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng on Wednesday that the tech company will increase its investment in China and raise the level of bilateral cooperation with the goal of achieving mutually beneficial development. During a meeting in Beijing, Cook and Li discussed the US company’s … Read more
Washington, US (EFE).— US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping still plan to meet later this month, despite renewed trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. “I believe the meeting will go ahead,” Bessent told Fox Business, referring to the planned summit during the Asia-Pacific … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- China on Sunday accused the United States of derailing trade talks and warned that threats to raise tariffs are “not the right way” to engage with Beijing. “The US actions have severely harmed China’s interests and undermined the atmosphere of bilateral economic and trade talks, and China is resolutely opposed to them,” the … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- Chinese police on Saturday offered a bounty of 10,000 yuan ($1,400) for information on 18 alleged members of the Taiwanese military’s psychological operations unit they accuse of spreading “separatist” messages. According to authorities in Xiamen, the closest Chinese coastal city to Taiwan, the unit has “six divisions handling tasks such as disinformation, intelligence … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- Super-typhoon Ragasa weakened into a tropical storm Thursday after making landfall in southern China, Chinese authorities said, following its earlier battering of coastal areas. According to meteorological reports reviewed by news agencies, the storm’s core reached the coast of Guangxi province near Beihai at about 6:30 a.m. local time (22:30 GMT Wednesday), with … Read more
International Desk (EFE).- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday appealed to the United States and China to use their influence to pressure Russia into a ceasefire, as the war enters its fourth year. His call came during a heated week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where US President Donald Trump signaled … Read more
Manila (EFE).- The Philippine foreign ministry on Thursday “strongly protested” against Beijing’s plan to create a nature reserve in the disputed Scarborough Reef, located in the South China Sea. “The Philippines will be issuing a formal diplomatic protest against this illegitimate and unlawful action by China as it clearly infringes upon the rights and interests … Read more
Hong Kong (EFE).- A Hong Kong court issued a landmark ruling Tuesday recognizing both women in a lesbian couple as legal parents of their child, born via reciprocal in vitro fertilization – a significant step forward for LGBT+ rights in the region. Judge Russell Coleman ruled in favor of the unnamed couple, known as B … Read more
Shanghai, China (EFE).- Pop Mart, the Chinese company that produces and markets the popular Labubu figures, saw its profits increase fivefold in the first half of the year driven by the global success of the toys, whose popularity has soared in recent months. According to its earnings report filed Tuesday with the Hong Kong Stock … Read more
Washington DC (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump may impose additional tariffs on China over its continued purchase of sanctioned Russian oil, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said Thursday. “I think the president said yesterday everything’s on the table,” Lutnick told Fox Business when asked about China’s ongoing oil purchase from Russia. “And he’s … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- China’s State Security Ministry spoke of the risks posed by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which it said could become a threat to the protection of sensitive data, and national security if it falls into ill-meaning hands. In a statement released Wednesday on its official WeChat account, the ministry said that while … Read more
By Carlos Meneses Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 7 (EFE). – The BRICS leaders’ summit ended tumultuously on Monday in Rio de Janeiro following threats from United States President Donald Trump, to which the group responded emphatically by asserting its autonomy. “It is not right for a country the size of the United States to … Read more
New York (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he extended by another 90 days the deadline for the social platform TikTok to detach from its parent company, the Chinese ByteDance, enabling it to operate in the US territory. “I’ve just signed the Executive Order extending the deadline for the TikTok closing … Read more
Washington, (EFE).- The United States will double tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% starting Tuesday, in a new show of force by President Donald Trump, even as courts challenge the legal foundation of his trade policies and doubts persist over deals with the European Union and China. Trump’s announcement came Friday, a day after … Read more
Washington, May 15 (EFE) – The United States announced Thursday that it “strongly opposes” funding by international financial institutions for Chinese-controlled companies operating in Colombia and other Belt and Road Initiative countries in the region. “The US will strongly oppose recent projects and upcoming disbursements by the IDB and other IFIs for Chinese state-owned and … Read more
Geneva, May 11 (EFE). – The United States and China made “substantial progress” in their first negotiations since the trade war broke out, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday at the end of a two-day meeting between senior officials from both countries in Geneva. In a brief appearance alongside Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, both praised … Read more
Washington, (EFE) – United States President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a 90-day suspension of reciprocal tariffs for countries that have not retaliated against his latest trade measures and have instead sought a negotiated solution. “I’ve authorized a 90-day PAUSE and a substantial reduction in tariffs during this period, down to 10%, also with immediate effect,” … Read more
Washington, (EFE).- The White House confirmed Tuesday that starting at 12:01 am local time on Wednesday, the United States tariffs on Chinese imports will spike to 104%, making a significant escalation in the trade standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The increase comes as United States President Donald Trump enacts an additional 50% duty … Read more
Washington (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump on Friday gave TikTok an additional 75 days to reach a deal with US companies to divest from China’s ByteDance and continue operating within the US. “My Administration has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK, and we have made tremendous progress. The Deal requires … Read more
Madrid, Feb 15 (EFE). – United States mediation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine highlights Washington’s concern about the scarcity of rare earths, which have multiple applications in electronic and industrial materials and processes. In the past five years, the market for critical minerals has doubled to 320 billion dollars and will likely double … Read more
Washington, Jan 24 (EFE).- Washington’s National Zoo presented its new pair of giant panda bears on Friday, which arrived in the country as part of a conservation agreement with China. Three-year-old Bao Li and Qing Bao made their public debut at the National Zoo on Friday, after completing the quarantine and adaptation period that began … Read more
Beijing, Jun 10 (EFE).- China was celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival on Monday, during which millions of trips are planned, while its National Meteorological Center issued alerts for high temperatures and intense rainfall countrywide. Competitors row back the boat to the start point as rescuers pull rowers out of the water after capsizing during a … Read more
Washington, Jan 31 (EFE). – United States authorities announced on Wednesday that they had dismantled a computer hacking network, allegedly linked to the Chinese government, that was aimed at spying on “critical infrastructure” in the United States and other countries. Hundreds of small home and office routers installed across the United States had been hijacked … Read more
Davos, Switzerland, Jan 16 (EFE). – Chinese Premier Li Qiang called on Tuesday for greater multilateral coordination on macroeconomic policies, international cooperation on green development, and better North-South cooperation at the World Economic Forum 2024 Annual Meeting in Davos. In his speech at the annual meeting in Switzerland, Li asserted that “lack of trust exacerbates … Read more
Beijing, Jan 1 (EFE).- Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages on the 45th anniversary of the establishment of ties between Washington and Beijing with his American counterpart Joe Biden, emphasizing that cooperation and respect are key to their relations. Xi said the relationship between China and the United States, whose establishment marks the 45th … Read more
Manila, Nov 10 (EFE).- The Philippines accused China on Friday of firing a water cannon at a ship carrying supplies to a detachment of Filipino soldiers in the disputed waters in the South China Sea. A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel “deployed a water cannon against Philippine supply vessel M/L Kalayaan in an illegal, though … Read more
Washington, October 27 (EFE) – The President of the United States, Joe Biden, had an unscheduled meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the White House on Friday, the highest-level meeting the President has had with a Chinese official in the past year. The meeting, which was not on Biden’s agenda, mirrors the surprise … Read more
Beijing, Oct 23 (EFE).- China on Monday accused the United States of instigating the Philippines to “violate” its sovereignty with actions it said contributed to the recent escalation of tensions, aggravated by two collisions between Chinese and Philippine vessels in disputed South China Sea waters. Beijing said the Philippines’ “provocations” in Ayungin Atoll (known as … Read more
Beijing, Oct 18 (EFE).- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Wednesday in Beijing the Chinese initiative of the New Silk Roads, and highlighted the importance of “coordinating with China” on issues such as logistics and connectivity. “We have repeated that Russia and China share an aspiration, which is a beneficial cooperation that respects the cultural diversity … Read more
Beijing, Aug 2 (EFE).- China’s capital registered the highest amount of rain in 140 years after the passage of Typhoon Doksuri, which has left at least 11 dead and thousands of evacuees in the city, the Beijing Meteorological Office reported Wednesday. Doksuri is among the strongest typhoons to hit China in recent years and devastated … Read more
Seoul, July 27 (EF).- North Korean authorities extended a warm welcome to a Chinese delegation invited to attend the events to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War (1950-53), state media reported Thursday. The delegation led by Li Hongzhong, member of China’s Communist Party politburo, arrived Wednesday in Pyongyang, where they … Read more
By Jose Miguel Blanco Boao, China, Mar 30 (EFE).- Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez put his nation forward as a “reliable” partner for China in trade, investment and conflict resolution at the Boao Forum in China’s Hainan province on Thursday. Sánchez’s intervention at the opening of the annual summit was the first engagement of his … Read more
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Sydney, Australia, Mar 22 (EFE).- Defense officials from China and Australia met in Canberra on Wednesday, in what was the first official meeting between the two parties since 2019. The development comes at the height of Australia’s security alliance with the United States and the United Kingdom (AUKUS). The Chinese defense ministry said in a … Read more
Moscow, Mar 20 (EFE).- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a three-day visit, his first to Russia since the Ukrainian war began more than a year ago, prompting the West to isolate Moscow. In Moscow, Xi will meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday as the two countries look … Read more
Riyadh, Mar 15 (EFE).- Saudi investments in Iran could happen “very quickly” following a Chinese-brokered deal for the two foes to restore diplomatic ties, Saudi Arabia’s finance minister said Wednesday. The agreement struck in China on Friday paves the way for the two regional powerhouses of the Middle East to begin a process of normalizing … Read more
Washington/Beijing, Mar 14 (EFE).- China on Tuesday accused the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia of undermining global peace and stability, a day after the trio unveiled a plan to acquire and develop nuclear-powered submarines. The submarine deal is part of the AUKUS trilateral security pact, signed in September 2021 to counter Beijing’s growing … Read more
Beijing (EFE).- Chinese President Xi Jinping said China “must work to achieve greater technological self-sufficiency” during a Monday speech at the closing of the National People’s Assembly, one of the country’s main political yearly events. “China must create a new development model,” said the president, who added that his country “must promote industrial transformation.” Xi … Read more
Beijing, Mar 10 (EFE).- Taiwan on Friday resumed regular direct flights to 10 Chinese cities and another 13 cities by charter flight three years after connections with China were dropped to a minimum due to the coronavirus pandemic. The reinstated routes will link the Taiwan cities of Taoyuan, Taipei and Kaohsiung with Chinese cities Shenzhen, … Read more
By Jesus Centeno Beijing, Mar 7 (EFE).- China denied Tuesday having sold arms to Russia, said its close relationship with Moscow is not a threat to other countries and panned the United States during the first public press appearance of new Foreign Minister Qin Gang. Qin, who took office in December, gave a nearly two-hour … Read more
Beijing, Mar 7 (EFE).- Beijing’s close ties with Moscow advance global multipolarization and are not a threat to any country, China’s foreign minister said Tuesday. Holding his first public press conference since he replaced Wang Yi in December, Qin Gang spoke on the sidelines of the 14th National People’s Congress in Beijing. “China and Russia … Read more
Berlin, Mar 2 (EFE).- German chancellor Olaf Scholz Thursday called on China not to send arms to Russia and urged the Asian giant to lobby Moscow to end its invasion of Ukraine. “Use your influence in Moscow to press for the withdrawal of Russian troops, and do not supply weapons to the aggressor Russia,” Scholz … Read more
Moscow, Feb 22 (EFE).- Russian president Vladimir Putin praised his country’s ties with China as he met with Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss Beijing’s proposals to bring peace to Ukraine. During their meeting, Putin said cooperation between the two nations was “important for stabilizing the international situation.” “Sino-Russian relations … Read more
Munich, Germany, Feb 18 (EFE).- Beijing has denounced the shooting down of an alleged Chinese spy balloon by the US, calling the response “absurd and hysterical”. Speaking on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi insisted the balloon was unmanned and civilian and had “veered off course” into US airspace. Wang … Read more
By Alvaro Alfaro and Victor Escribano Beijing/Shanghai, Jan 21 (EFE).- After three years of the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese citizens are celebrating their first Lunar New Year with relief over no restrictions, but also with caution due to experts predicting an increase in infections arising from the holiday period. In 2021 and 2022, people who usually … Read more
Shanghai, China, Jan 17 (EFE).- The population of China, the world’s most populous nation, shrank last year for the first time in more than 60 years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. The country closed 2022 with 1,411,750,000 people, a drop of some 850,000 on the previous year – the first … Read more
Beijing, Jan 13 (EFE).- The current wave of Covid-19 infections in China will continue to peak in places through February and March, the former chief epidemiologist at the country’s disease control center has said. Zeng Guang said the epidemic would hit different phases throughout the country, and warned that there would be a surge in … Read more
Beijing, Jan 12 (EFE).- China is past the worst of its ongoing wave of coronavirus infections, the head of the Covid-response panel under the National health Commission, Liang Wannian, said in quotes released by state media outlet CGTN late on Wednesday. “For the overall situation, the first wave of infections is decreasing now in China; … Read more
Beijing, Jan 9 (EFE).- A total of 34.7 million journeys were made on the first day of China’s 40-day holiday period celebrating the Spring Festival, which marks the Lunar New Year, state media reported. The number of trips on Saturday rose by 38.9 percent over last year, an increase facilitated by the dismantling of the … Read more
Beijing, Jan 5 (EFE).- China on Thursday defended its response to the wave of Covid-19 infections hitting the Asian country after the World Health Organization asked for more data on hospitalizations and deaths. “At the moment, China’s Covid situation is under control,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press conference. She added that China … Read more
Beijing, Dec 26 (EFE).- China is due to drop Covid-19 quarantine rules for travelers arriving from overseas as of January 8 in a significant opening up of its borders and dismantling of the draconian zero tolerance policies in place since the early days of the pandemic. National Health Commission authorities said on official social media … Read more
By Guillermo BenavidesBeijing, Dec 15 (EFE).- PCR testing firms have long been the backbone of China’s ‘zero Covid’ policy, which has been in place for two years, but recent unrest has triggered an easing of pandemic measures and with that the laboratories that were once frantically testing the population daily now face an uncertain future. … Read more
By Alvaro AlfaroBeijing, Dec 2 (EFE).- After several cities in China eased coronavirus restrictions following protests in recent days, the country’s authorities said that conditions were in place for the country to adjust its anti-pandemic measures. Vice Premier Sun Chunlan, who is in charge of supervising the country’s “zero Covid” policy, said Thursday that the … Read more
Shanghai, China, Nov 30 (EFE).- Former Chinese president Jiang Zemin, who held office between 1993 and 2003, has died on Thursday aged 96, China’s official state news agency Xinhua reported. In a brief statement, Xinhua said that the former president died in the eastern city of Shanghai, where he led the local branch of the … Read more
Beijing, Nov 29 (EFE).- China’s state television has edited footage of Qatar 2022 World Cup matches to remove shots of maskless fans, after broadcasts of packed stadiums with crowds enjoying the games amid no Covid measures fuelled protests across the Asian nation. This measure, which has not been officially confirmed by China Central Television, but … Read more
Beijing, Nov 25 (EFE).- China’s President Xi Jinping met his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, in Beijing on Friday and promised that his country would do everything possible to support Cuba. “No matter how the international situation may change, China’s commitment to long-term friendship with Cuba will not change. China’s determination to support Cuba in pursuing … Read more
By Álvaro Alfaro Beijing, Nov 25 (EFE).- Chinese football fans were left feeling outraged by footage of maskless fans at the World Cup in Qatar as Beijing rolled out stiff restrictions to deal with new domestic Covid outbreaks. Cities such as Chongqing, Guangdong and the capital have recently applied containment measures in a bid to … Read more
