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Apple Faces Pressure Over Chinese Chip Purchases

Apple Faces Pressure Over Chinese Chip Purchases

A group of two U.S. senators are urging Apple to abandon its purchase of chips from ChangXin Memory and Yangtze Memory, citing concerns about national...

Aug 1, 2026 17 views
US Seeks Involvement in Ethiopias Bissauftu Airport Project

US Seeks Involvement in Ethiopias Bissauftu Airport Project

The construction of Bishofu International Airport in Ethiopia is seen as a key project for the countrys aviation hub development. The US government is...

Aug 1, 2026 13 views
China & Germany Cooperate on Smart Car Standards Amidst Trade Tensions

China & Germany Cooperate on Smart Car Standards Amidst Trade Tensions

Chinese automakers are cooperating with German companies to establish standards for intelligent connected vehicles, amid escalating trade tensions bet...

Aug 1, 2026 12 views
Chinas Exports Shift to Supporting Industrialization of Developing Nations

Chinas Exports Shift to Supporting Industrialization of Developing Nations

Chinas export structure is shifting towards providing production factors, supporting other countries industrialization and contributing to their econo...

Aug 1, 2026 15 views
China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom Restrict Online SIM Card Sales

China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom Restrict Online SIM Card Sales

China Mobile will restrict mobile phone card sales to official channels starting August 1, 2026, banning third-party internet channels for SIM card se...

Aug 1, 2026 9 views
Dunhuang Foreign Host Quits Job After Salary Controversy

Dunhuang Foreign Host Quits Job After Salary Controversy

Gu Aihua, a foreign host hired by Dunhuang City Integrated Media Center, has withdrawn her job offer citing concerns about salary and benefits.

Aug 1, 2026 8 views
Mercedes-Benz CEO Highlights Intense Competition in Chinas Luxury Car Market

Mercedes-Benz CEO Highlights Intense Competition in Chinas Luxury Car Market

Chinese luxury car giants face increased competition in the market, with Mercedes-Benz Group CEO Ola Källenius stating that the environment will not d...

Jul 31, 2026 17 views
US Sanctions Iran Oil Shipping Companies

US Sanctions Iran Oil Shipping Companies

The United States has imposed sanctions against several Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies for allegedly transporting Iranian oil to China witho...

Jul 31, 2026 15 views
Larry Sharpe: Americas Political System Failing to Address Real Needs

Larry Sharpe: Americas Political System Failing to Address Real Needs

The American political commentator Larry Sharpe argues that the current problems in the United States are rooted in a long-term failure of the politic...

Jul 31, 2026 13 views
Chinese Automakers Face Growing Scrutiny Amid US Trade Tensions

Chinese Automakers Face Growing Scrutiny Amid US Trade Tensions

Chinese companies aim to dominate the global automotive industry, taking control and using it as leverage against other countries, according to report...

Jul 31, 2026 20 views
China Condemns US Listing of Foreign Products on Compliance List

China Condemns US Listing of Foreign Products on Compliance List

China strongly opposes US restrictions on foreign power inverters and advanced robotic equipment due to concerns they harm Chinas legitimate trade int...

Jul 31, 2026 10 views
India, US Must Cooperate on China Challenge: Expert

India, US Must Cooperate on China Challenge: Expert

India is seeking stronger US-India cooperation to counter strategic competition from China.

Jul 31, 2026 22 views
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