China’s latest EV is a ‘connected’ car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
BEIJING (AP) — Xiaomi, a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, is joining the country’s booming but crowded market for electric cars.
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As Relations Thaw, China Lifts Tariffs on Australian Wine
In a sign of easing tensions between Australia and China, China said Thursday it will lift the tariffs it placed on Australian wine more than three years ago.
Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties
ISLAMABAD --A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam the brakes on Beijing's multibillion-dollar investment in the country and further escalate security demands on Islamabad, analysts say.
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S Korean trade, diplomacy trending away from China
South Korea is trending away from economic dependence on China and increasing its trilateral interactions with Washington and Tokyo. Thus far, Beijing appears unsure of how to respond, beyond calls for “cooperation” and encouragement for Seoul to pursue a non-aligned foreign policy.
Foreign correspondents in the Philippines condemn China over claims of video manipulation
MANILA — Foreign correspondents in Manila rejected on Wednesday (March 27) a claim made by China that the Philippines had journalists manipulate videos taken during resupply missions in the South China Sea to make it look like a "victim".