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Starbucks to License Thai Operations as It Boosts China Focus
Starbucks Corp. agreed to license its Thailand operations to a partner, in the latest sign that the coffee behemoth is sharpening its focus on its key markets of China and the U.S.
U.S. Warns China Over Civil Forces in South China Sea, FT Says
The head of the U.S. Navy warned China that its coast guard and maritime militia will be treated in the same way as the nation’s navy in the South China Sea, the Financial Times reported, citing an interview.
Here's which leading countries have barred, and welcomed, Huawei's 5G technology
Huawei has faced mounting political pressure as the U.S. asks other countries to block the Chinese firm from being involved in 5G networks.
Hermes Sales Grow Most in Four Years, Quelling China Jitters
Hermes International reported its fastest quarterly sales growth in more than four years, buoyed by demand from Chinese consumers, another sign that the world’s largest luxury market is holding up.
Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait
A French warship passed through the strategic Taiwan Strait this month, U.S. officials told Reuters, a rare voyage by a vessel of a European country that is likely to be welcomed by Washington but increase tensions with Beijing.
Auto giants battle used car dealers for Africa's huge market
At the edge of Nairobi's Ngong Forest, thousands of used cars glitter in the hot sun on a dusty field, waiting for buyers.
Designer Debuts Pay Off For LVMH in First Quarter
The conglomerate set a high bar for tapping into Chinese demand for luxury, reporting revenue of €12.5 billion up 11 percent on a like-for-like basis.
Djibouti Needed Help, China Had Money, and Now the U.S. and France Are Worried
The African nation is tiny, poor, strategically located—and deeply in debt to Beijing.
Exclusive: China's huge Airbus order padded by old or incomplete deals - sources
A landmark order from China for 300 Airbus jets signed during a state visit last week was bolstered by repeat announcements of dozens of existing deals and advance approval for deals that have yet to be struck, two people familiar with the matter said.
Huawei Dodges EU Bans for Now as Bloc Unveils 5G Cyber Plan
The European Union laid out a broad strategy aimed at ensuring its future 5G networks are secure from cyber threats, but stopped short of meeting U.S. demands for a ban on Huawei Technologies Co.
France, China sign 15 commercial deals, including with Airbus, EDF
France signed 15 business contracts with China worth billions of euros on Monday, including a 300-plane order with Airbus and a 1 billion euro contract for EDF to build an offshore wind farm in China, the French presidency said.
China says Xinjiang trips very successful, slams U.S. 'slander'
Trips organized by China's government to the western region of Xinjiang for diplomats and reporters have been very successful at showing people the true situation there, the foreign ministry said on Monday, denouncing U.S. criticism as "slander".
EU leaders to discuss stronger shield against Chinese influence
The European Union will weigh a more defensive strategy on China on Thursday, signalling a possible end to the unfettered access Chinese business has enjoyed in Europe but which Beijing has failed to reciprocate.
Exclusive: China to invite European diplomats to Xinjiang in new diplomatic push
China will invite Beijing-based European diplomats to visit its far western region of Xinjiang, the foreign ministry told Reuters, furthering its outreach to fend off criticism about a de-radicalization program.
Italy's drive to join China's Belt and Road hits potholes
The ancient Silk Road was a network of trading routes that stretched from China to Italy, transporting goods, skills and ideas half way around the world.
China foils bid to blacklist Kashmir attacker; U.S., India vow to keep pushing
China prevented a U.N. Security Council committee on Wednesday from blacklisting the head of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), which said it attacked an Indian paramilitary convoy in disputed Kashmir.
China Threat to Telecoms Cited in EU Parliament Draft Resolution
The European Parliament plans to add its voice to growing concerns in the Western world about alleged security threats posed by Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co. and ZTE Corp.
PLA invites world’s navies to 70th anniversary review
France and Russia may send aircraft carriers to join China’s flat tops in show of military might and amity as Beijing polishes its image as rising power.
French police deny report Chinese billionaire Wang Jian killed himself
French newspaper claims Wang committed suicide, possibly because of business worries or pressure from Chinese authorities, but chief investigator says there is no proof.
China to help plug UK nuclear power gap as Japanese plans falter
China’s General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) will bring forward plans to build a nuclear plant in Britain, it said on Thursday, helping plug a gap left by the failure of two Japanese projects.