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Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts

The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.

What is Elon Musk doing in China?

Elon Musk's recent visit to China has stirred significant interest and speculation, drawing attention to the purpose and implications of his journey. Musk's visit, the details of which were mostly kept secret, was primarily aimed at the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, as well as receiving necessary permissions for data transfer regulations.

Opening up brings progress, cooperation benefits all

China’s economic progress means not only GDP growth rate, but also quality improvement.

Exclusive / China firms go 'underground' on Russia payments as banks pull back

The US has imposed an array of sanctions on Russia and Russian entities since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022.

Analysis / Beijing powers up into car wars battleground

The Chinese market alone is crucial: it’s the world’s biggest with sales of 22 million vehicles last year, according to the China Passenger Car Association

China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut

Chants of "Guanyu, Guanyu, Guanyu," drowned out all other sound at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday as Zhou Guanyu, China's first and only Formula One driver, stepped onto the starting grid ahead of his first Chinese Grand Prix.

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple announced the removal of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store on Friday, following directives from the Chinese government citing national security concerns.

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's years-long economic crisis was high on the agenda during Gunawardena's trip, with China accounting for around 10 percent of the South Asian country's total foreign debt

China files WTO complaint over US electric vehicle subsidies

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) "formulates discriminatory subsidy policies for new energy vehicles," said China's Ministry of Commerce

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts

The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

What is Elon Musk doing in China?

Elon Musk's recent visit to China has stirred significant interest and speculation, drawing attention to the purpose and implications of his journey. Musk's visit, the details of which were mostly kept secret, was primarily aimed at the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, as well as receiving necessary permissions for data transfer regulations.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Opening up brings progress, cooperation benefits all

China’s economic progress means not only GDP growth rate, but also quality improvement.

April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024

China firms go 'underground' on Russia payments as banks pull back

The US has imposed an array of sanctions on Russia and Russian entities since the country invaded Ukraine in 2022.

April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024

Beijing powers up into car wars battleground

The Chinese market alone is crucial: it’s the world’s biggest with sales of 22 million vehicles last year, according to the China Passenger Car Association

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

China F1 crowd turns up the volume ahead of Zhou's home debut

Chants of "Guanyu, Guanyu, Guanyu," drowned out all other sound at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday as Zhou Guanyu, China's first and only Formula One driver, stepped onto the starting grid ahead of his first Chinese Grand Prix.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple announced the removal of Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from the Chinese App Store on Friday, following directives from the Chinese government citing national security concerns.

March 30, 2024
March 30, 2024

China reaffirms financial support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's years-long economic crisis was high on the agenda during Gunawardena's trip, with China accounting for around 10 percent of the South Asian country's total foreign debt

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

China files WTO complaint over US electric vehicle subsidies

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) "formulates discriminatory subsidy policies for new energy vehicles," said China's Ministry of Commerce

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

China warns overall pressure on employment yet to ease

More than one in five of the roughly 100 million Chinese aged 16 to 24 were unemployed in June 2023

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