Global electric vehicle sales decline again in February as China demand drops
Global sales of electric vehicles fell for the second straight month in February, weighed down by a sharp drop in…
Ireland’s Martin to visit China, first since 2012
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin will visit China from Sunday, meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing before travelling to Shanghai. The…
China sets 50% local chip equipment mandate
China is moving to deepen domestic control over semiconductor production. A Reuters report on December 30, 2025 said Beijing now…
China advances trillion-yuan mega projects across sectors
China continues to test the limits of engineering with a new generation of mega projects that span hydropower, water transfer…
Direct China-Peru lanes cut Pacific transit times
New weekly container lanes linking China and Peru are slashing voyage times across the Pacific Ocean and stirring fresh competition…
Chinese consumer brands expand across Africa, exports surge
China’s presence in Africa is changing shape. Private consumer brands are moving in as large state builders pull back from…
Li Qiang backs $1.4 billion TAZARA upgrade
Chinese Premier Li Qiang joined Zambia and Tanzania in Lusaka to launch works to revitalise the Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority,…
Chile opens Cherry Express season to China
Chile has started its 2025 to 2026 cherry season by sea from San Antonio, with fast sailings set to reach…
China tilts export engine toward Asia in 2025
China’s export map is shifting across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, with more containers bound for nearby Asian markets and…
Chinese steel exports pivot to Saudi demand
China’s steel mills are redirecting export flows to the Middle East as traditional markets tighten, with Saudi Arabia emerging as…