China Newsbase
Fast, easy search of the China news that matters
The China News Database was last updated at 01:50PM on November 9, 2023.
Database searches currently perform best when a tag filter is used. We suggest trying out these tags: Xi Jinping, Russia, Taiwan, COVID-19, climate change, electric vehicles, gaming, IPOs, Belt and Road Initiative.
You may also filter by articles featured in our daily members-only Access newsletter, to get a curated overview of the top news and analysis about Chinese politics, business, and society. Select one option:
- All top news and analysis
- The China Project top news and analysis
- Top news and analysis from elsewhere — Stories in the “News briefing,” previously known as “Recommended links”
This product is in beta testing and development. If you would like to share feedback on the content or user experience, please email editors@thechinaproject.com.
449 articles matching the search query.
China US Treasury Holdings March 2019: 1st Decline Since Nov
China cut its U.S. Treasuries holdings to the lowest level since 2017 in March amid the trade dispute between the world’s two biggest economies.
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.
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.
How China is replacing America as Asia's military titan
Chinese President Xi Jinping is refashioning his country's military into a potent fighting force that in some critical areas now surpasses the U.S. armed forces, making an American victory over China in a regional war far from assured, Reuters reports today.
Trump not the only reason China is mending ties with Japan
Beijing aims to learn from Japan's reaction to aging society
Toyota establishes research institute in China to study hydrogen, green technologies
Japan's Toyota Motor Corp said on Sunday it was setting up a research institute in Beijing in partnership with Tsinghua University to study car technology using hydrogen power and other green technologies that could ease environmental problems in China.
Indian, Australian warships arrive in China for naval parade
Warships from India, Australia and several other nations arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday to attend a naval parade, part of a goodwill visit as China extends the hand of friendship despite regional tensions and suspicions.
Nissan Leaf's Battery Supplier Builds First China Factory
The battery maker for Nissan Motor Co.’s Leaf vehicles is adding a factory in China to more than triple its global capacity and lure more customers in the world’s biggest electric-vehicle market.
China warns Australia at WTO about 5G restriction
China told Australia at the World Trade Organization on Friday that Australia's restriction on Chinese 5G telecoms technology was "obviously discriminative" and appeared to break global trade rules, according to a transcript seen by Reuters.
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.
China's ENN to scrap deal for Toshiba's U.S. LNG business
China's ENN Ecological Holdings Co said on Thursday it would scrap a deal to buy Toshiba's U.S. liquefied natural gas business due to a failure to obtain approvals from shareholders and a U.S. panel that monitors foreign investments.
China to fall short of 2020 nuclear capacity target
China will fall short of its nuclear power generation capacity target for 2020, according to a forecast from the China Electricity Council on Tuesday.
China's $13 trillion bond market marks a milestone. Here's what it means
A total of 364 onshore Chinese bonds will be added to the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index over the next 20 months. Analysts estimated that the full inclusion will attract around $150 billion of foreign inflows into China's roughly $13 trillion bond market.
Taiwan scrambles jets to confront Chinese fighters after rare incursion | CNN
Taiwan has accused China of "reckless and provocative" action, after two Chinese air force jets crossed a maritime border separating the island from the mainland.
Stocks rally at start of second quarter on manufacturing data, trade hopes
Global stocks rallied on Monday, kicking off the second quarter on a strong note, as investors cheered upbeat factory activity data in China and the United States and signs of progress on the U.S.-China trade front.
Trade War: China U.S. Farm Product Buying May Triple, Perdue Says
China could as much as triple its purchases of American farm goods as part of a trade deal between the nations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said.
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.
Japan to build new warships in ‘message to China’
The Japanese defence ministry tells the Post it is working on a new class of patrol ship and aims to deploy 12 vessels over the next decade. The move will free up its destroyers that patrol the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku archipelago
Huawei boosts Japan parts orders, hedging US risks
Chinese smartphone maker secures components ahead of summer launch
Huawei says it would never hand data to China's government. Experts say it wouldn't have a choice
Huawei would have to give data to the Chinese government if it was asked for it, according to experts, despite the company saying that it would refuse to do so.
