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Exclusive: Alibaba-backed startup AutoX applies for driver-less test permit in California
Chinese startup AutoX, backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba, has applied to test self-driving vehicles without an in-car backup driver in California, the first challenger to Alphabet Inc's autonomous driving venture Waymo to say it has done so.
China’s top diplomat to visit South Korea as Beijing seeks to repair ties
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will spend two days in Seoul and is expected to meet President Moon Jae-in.
France will not exclude China's Huawei from 5G rollout: minister
France will not follow the United States and exclude China's Huawei from its next-generation 5G network, but will have the power to vet all equipment makers for any potential security threat, a minister said on Monday.
Battery Giants Hit By Slump in China’s Electric Vehicle Market
CATL and BYD Co. saw sharp declines in sales of electrified-vehicle batteries in September as demand weakened in China, where the government is cutting subsidies in the EV sector.
What trade war? Chinese companies wow with third-quarter report card
The top 200 Chinese companies spanning consumer, technology, industrial, property and financial industries reported September quarter earnings well ahead of market expectations, setting them up for a strong showing next year, analysts said.
Asia trade pact doesn't reflect India's interests, decided not to join: PM Modi
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he could not compromise the interests of farmers and workers at home by joining a China-led regional trade pact after it failed to address Delhi's concerns over market access.
India rejects China-backed Asian trade deal, as others move ahead
China joined 14 countries on Monday in agreeing terms for what could be the world's biggest trade pact, but India pulled out at the last minute on the grounds that the deal would hurt its farmers, businesses, workers and consumers.
Fitbit Seeks Relief From Trump Duties as It Moves From China
Fitbit Inc., soon to be acquired by Google, says it’s shifting manufacturing operations out of China for its health trackers and smartwatches to avoid U.S. tariffs. But until then, it wants relief from President Donald Trump’s duties.
China just launched the world's largest 5G network | CNN
China just switched on the world's largest 5G network.
Caught in U.S.-China Crossfire, Eastman Orchestra Cancels Tour (Published 2019)
The renowned music school decided to cancel a tour of China after facing pressure from students and alumni upset over Beijing’s denial of visas to three South Korean students.
China Carriers to Debut Commercial 5G Nov. 1, Beijing News Says
China’s mobile carriers will begin offering 5G mobile services, which offer dramatically increased transmission speeds, for the first time to the public on Nov. 1, the Beijing News reported Friday.
U-turn: China is letting Hyundai buy out a joint carmaking venture
The rare action comes as South Korean companies have been leaving the country, with Samsung closing its last mobile phone production line in China last month.
Budweiser wants to take on China, the world's largest beer market where local brews rule
Leading brewer AB InBev is making a big push in China and other parts of Asia — but seeking to topple local brewers could prove challenging.
Samsung ends mobile phone production in China
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has ended mobile telephone production in China, it said on Wednesday, hurt by intensifying competition from domestic rivals in the world's biggest smartphone market.
China showcases fearsome new missiles to counter U.S. at military parade
China's military on Tuesday showed off new equipment at a parade in central Beijing to mark 70 years since the founding of the People's Republic, including hypersonic-glide missiles that experts say could be difficult for the United States to counter.
Japan lists China as bigger threat than nuclear-armed North Korea
China's growing military might has replaced North Korean belligerence as the main security threat to Japan, Tokyo's annual defense review indicated on Thursday, despite signs that Pyongyang could have nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles.
China may roll out e-cigarette rules amid global vaping backlash: state media
China, the world's largest tobacco market, may introduce rules for the e-cigarette industry as early as next month amid growing health concerns and reports that some products contain toxic elements, state media reported.
Apple's new, lower priced iPhone draws tepid response in Asia
Apple Inc's new, lower priced iPhone that comes with a faster processor but lacks 5G technology disappointed Asia, where cheaper and feature-packed handsets from rivals are already available.
Tesla Said to Agree to Buy Batteries From LG for China Factory
Tesla Inc. agreed to buy batteries from South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd. to be used in electric vehicles produced out in China, according to people familiar with the matter.
Intensifying US-China trade war piles pressure on Australia to pick a side
It’s a headache-inducing decision that’s been looming over Canberra for many years, but as an intensifying trade war between the US and China sends shockwaves through the global economy, Australia may soon have to make its mind up.
