“Something will need to change because Europe cannot just accept that strategically viable industries constituting the European industrial base are being priced out of the market,” he said. “That is where trade becomes a security question.” As US, EU anxiety grows, will overcapacity curb exports of China’s ‘new three’? Tensions between China and the European … Read more
Mexican tariffs on Chinese steel products indicate a willingness to accommodate US demands, analysts said, with additional trade curbs in the run-up to November’s presidential election set to add to the concerns of Chinese producers and investors. Mexico’s Ministry of Economy imposed a provisional compensatory duty of 31 per cent on Chinese steel nail producers … Read more
He also noted that “promoting new productive forces doesn’t mean neglecting or giving up traditional industries”. 02:40 Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his first work report amid concerns about state of the economy Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his first work report amid concerns about state of the economy Beijing is devoted to upgrading China’s … Read more
In 2022, Zhang decided to create her own all-women gym, joining a small but steadily growing trend as Chinese women – tired of the male gaze, feeling unsafe or being overlooked – in recent years have opted for female-only spaces. The phenomenon stands in stark contrast to the official clubs and elite politics of China, … Read more
“How [can we] maintain the trail blazing spirit among officials? After decades of peaceful rule, many party members and cadres have not experienced the test of life and death, lacking the tempering of brutal struggles and harsh environments,” Xi said. “They love to seek comfort and enjoyment, rest on their laurels and become complacent. They … Read more
Two people from mainland China are missing after their fishing boat capsized near Taipei-controlled Quemoy, also called Kinmen, on Thursday, with the search continuing, according to state news agency Xinhua. Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese coastguards worked together to rescue the crew of the Fujian fishing boat on Thursday morning, with two people recovered and taken … Read more
China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region would prioritise addressing the “hollowing out” of its border areas amid population concerns that could hinder its economic development and add to security risks. “Inner Mongolia … has more than 4,000km (2,485 miles) of borderline, shouldering a major political responsibility in safeguarding national security and border peace,” said Wang … Read more
The game originated in Huaian in the 1960s and giving it an official English name could help it to become just as popular in other countries, according to Qiu. In an interview with Guangdong-based media outlet Southern Metropolis on Friday, Qiu said guandan could become a cherished international intellectual sport, based on how popular it … Read more
Guan is no dissident. He is part of a state-funded association of writers and spent five years on the country’s top political advisory body. His novels paint a nuanced portrait of Chinese society, and while they include criticism of China’s family planning policy, those works seem to have stayed within the red line set by … Read more
China should improve protection for workers from “invisible overtime”, according to policy advisers and lawmakers at the ongoing “two sessions” in Beijing, with the world’s second-largest economy particularly struggling against high youth employment. Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference delegate Lyu Guoquan, who is the director of the general office of China’s trade union federation, has … Read more
