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US-China trade war hotspots could put fire in Beijing’s belly: scholars

With trade tensions between China and the United States reignited less than two weeks before a major political gathering in…

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As China and US impose rival port fees, global shipping industry braces for disruption

As China and the United States begin charging additional port fees on Tuesday, analysts warn the global shipping industry faces…

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Europe losing tech race to China and US, Nobel Prize winner warns

French economist Philippe Aghion issued a stark warning to Europe shortly after winning this year’s Nobel Prize, saying the continent…

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Opinion | 6 steps democracies must take to match China on climate action

Global energy investment is projected to reach US$3.3 trillion this year, with some US$2.2 trillion directed towards clean technologies, double…

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Opinion | How US Gulf partnerships could thwart China’s AI leadership plans

In a global first, China has launched a cutting-edge commercial underwater data centre in Hainan. The facility has the potential…

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Crisis-stricken France weighs work-life balance against overseas competition

This week’s collapse of the French government – featuring the resignation of a prime minister after only 27 days in…

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Explainer | What are Section 337 investigations, and why is China so concerned about them?

The Section 337 investigation is one of the United States’ most potent legal weapons for policing intellectual property disputes. Conducted…

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China launches world’s first commercial underwater data centre in Hainan

The world’s first commercial underwater data centre is now operational in China’s Hainan, as the island province pushes to attract…

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Opinion | By giving up WTO privileges, China gains more than it loses

When Beijing announced in September that it would no longer seek the special benefits that come with developing-country status at…

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As China’s population falls, 300,000-strong robot army keeps factories humming

China’s factories welcomed 295,000 newly installed industrial robots last year, easing fears the nation’s manufacturing juggernaut could falter after the…

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