China bans export of key minerals to US as trade frictions escalate China has banned exports to the US of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium and antimony that have... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:02pm
Markets China bans exports of gallium, germanium, antimony to US BEIJING: China will ban exports of “dual-use items” related to gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials... Published 03 Dec, 2024 02:21pm
World In pivot from India, Nepal PM visits China to seek investment BEIJING: Nepal’s veteran communist politician K.P. Sharma Oli, returning as prime minister this year for a fourth... Published 03 Dec, 2024 01:03pm
Business & Finance China lifts final trade restrictions on Australian meat processors CANBERRA/SYDNEY: China has lifted trade restrictions on two Australian meat processing facilities, allowing the full... Published 03 Dec, 2024 12:46pm
World Latest US strike on China’s chips hits semiconductor toolmakers The US will launch on Monday its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports... Published 02 Dec, 2024 04:58pm
World Germany's top diplomat will not 'ignore' China disputes on visit BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Anna Baerbock on Sunday said that she would not gloss over points of contention with... Published 02 Dec, 2024 12:21am
Business & Finance China new home price rises accelerate in November, survey finds BEIJING: Prices of new homes in China rose at a faster pace in November, a private survey showed on Sunday, as a... Published 01 Dec, 2024 01:47pm
Business & Finance South Korea export growth slows to 14-month low as US demand weakens SEOUL: South Korea’s export growth slowed for a fourth-straight month in November, to the weakest level in 14... Published 01 Dec, 2024 11:05am
World China’s state media praise some US firms amid fears of a new trade war BEIJING: China’s state media have praised some US firms for “strong collaboration” - commentary that comes amid... Published 28 Nov, 2024 10:14am
World China investigates defence minister for corruption BEIJING: Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation for corruption, a report said... Published 28 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Markets China, HK stocks rebound from recents lows HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rebounded from recent lows on Wednesday, as data showed a less sharp decline ... Published 28 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Print Safety of workers, projects: China asks for targeted measures KARACHI: China firmly supports Pakistan’s efforts in combating terrorism and asks Pakistan to take targeted security... Updated 28 Nov, 2024 09:19am
World China says ‘welcomes’ ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon BEIJING: China said Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, after more... Published 27 Nov, 2024 12:44pm
Business & Finance In careful protest, China Evergrande’s investors press for action SHENZHEN/HONG KONG: Hundreds of Chinese investors who lost savings in the collapse of China Evergrande launched a... Published 27 Nov, 2024 10:59am
World China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war BEIJING: China’s state media warned US President-elect Donald Trump his pledge to slap additional tariffs on Chinese... Updated 27 Nov, 2024 05:56pm
World Donald Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada, 10% tariffs on China WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he intends to impose a 25 percent tariff on goods from... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 10:45pm
World China’s local govts step up public safety measures after attacks BEIJING: Local authorities in China are stepping up safety management and police patrols following several... Published 25 Nov, 2024 06:15am
World Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia The United States is using Taiwan to provoke a serious crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei... Published 24 Nov, 2024 10:23am
World China’s Xi visits Morocco, meets with crown prince BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping made a short visit to Morocco on Thursday, according to state media from both... Published 22 Nov, 2024 02:33pm
Print PM’s plants conversion claim not accepted: Phasing out gas, FO could save $3bn per year: China ISLAMABAD: China has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that converting imported coal power... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
Business & Finance Starbucks weighs strategic partnerships for China operations Starbucks reiterated on Thursday it is exploring strategic partnerships for its Chinese operations, after a media... Published 21 Nov, 2024 01:05pm
Business & Finance Relocation of industry: Minister for enhancing G2G collaboration with China ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal stressed the urgency of... Published 21 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Markets China’s Oct coal imports from Russia rise 13% BEIJING: China’s coal imports from Russia rose 13% in October from the same month a year earlier despite sanctions... Published 20 Nov, 2024 12:21pm
Sports Ruthless Japan beat China to move to brink of World Cup qualification XIAMEN: A ruthless Japan moved to the brink of qualifying for their eighth straight World Cup after beating old... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:34pm
World China says one citizen dead, four injured in attack near Tajik-Afghan border BEIJING: One Chinese citizen was killed and four others injured in an attack near the border between Tajikistan and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:29pm
World Students hurt in China school crash as nerves fray over recent attacks BEIJING: A vehicle ploughed into students and pedestrians outside a primary school in China’s Hunan province on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 10:48am
World German FM warns of ‘consequences’ if China drone aid to Russia confirmed BRUSSELS: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Monday of “consequences” if China is confirmed to be... Published 18 Nov, 2024 06:27pm
Markets China’s Oct refined fuel exports fall to 18-month low BEIJING: China’s refined fuel exports fell to an 18-month low in October, customs data showed on Monday, as weak... Published 18 Nov, 2024 02:14pm
Pakistan Jul-Oct FDI clocks in at $904.3mn, up 32% YoY Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan grew 32.3% during the first four months of the ongoing fiscal year... Updated 18 Nov, 2024 11:20pm
World Trump return won’t impact Iran-China ties: Khamenei aide TEHRAN: Iran’s ties with China will remain unchanged despite the election of Donald Trump as US president, an... Published 18 Nov, 2024 01:18pm