us senators call for security probe of tiktok

US senators call for security probe of TikTok

Two senior US senators called for the government to study national security risks possibly posed by Chinese-owned video app TikTok, saying it could leave American users vulnerable to Beijing's spying.
39 people found dead in truck near london were chinese uk police

39 people found dead in truck near London were Chinese: UK police

All 39 people found dead in a lorry to the east of London are believed to be Chinese, British police said on Thursday (Oct 24), adding that raids had been carried out at three properties in Northern Ireland.
seeking success where amazon failed

Seeking success where Amazon failed

Alibaba’s plans to enter Vietnam are ringing alarm bells across e-commerce, but unless the Chinese giant can come out with something new to surprise competition, it could not set a firm niche in Vietnam just like its biggest competitor, US mainstay Amazon. Van Anh reports.
smes could enhance e commerce sales thanks to alibaba and fado

SMEs could enhance e-commerce sales thanks to Alibaba and Fado

Thanks to the support of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and local platform Fado, local companies’ sales on e-commerce platforms is expected to improve by a great deal.
us imposes tit for tat restrictions on chinese diplomats

US imposes tit-for-tat restrictions on Chinese diplomats

The United States on Wednesday (Oct 16) ordered Chinese diplomats to notify the State Department before meeting with federal and local officials, calling it a "reciprocal" move.
china signs deal to lease pacific island in solomons

China signs deal to 'lease' Pacific island in Solomons

A Chinese company signed an agreement to lease an entire island in the Solomon Islands a day after Beijing recruited the Pacific nation as its latest ally in the strategically important region, according to documents obtained by AFP Thursday (Oct 17).
experience required in solar sector

Experience required in solar sector

The solar power boom in Vietnam is bringing benefits for Chinese suppliers and contractors in engineering, procurement, and construction participating in the value chain, but are urged to be cautious in choosing suitable and reliable partners.
highest anti dumping tax rate imposed on chinese aluminium products

Highest anti-dumping tax rate imposed on Chinese aluminium products

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has decided to officially impose the highest rate of anti-dumping duties on aluminium products originating from 16 Chinese producers.
beijing hopes glitzy new airport will take off as aviation hub

Beijing hopes glitzy new airport will take off as aviation hub

Beijing's new futuristic airport that resembles a giant starfish - opened days before the country celebrates the 70th anniversary of communist rule - promises to transform the Chinese capital into a major Asian aviation hub.
us pga tour cancels hong kong event over player safety

US PGA Tour cancels Hong Kong event over player safety

The US PGA Tour on Tuesday (Sep 24) cancelled next month's season-ending event on its Chinese feeder golf circuit in Hong Kong citing "continued demonstrations, civil unrest and safety concerns".
huawei executive in canada court bids to quash extradition

Huawei executive in Canada court, bids to quash extradition

Top Chinese telecom executive Meng Wanzhou and her lawyers headed to court on Monday (Sep 23) to try to have her extradition case thrown out, arguing that her rights were violated.
us fedex pilot arrested by chinese authorities

US FedEx pilot arrested by Chinese authorities

A FedEx pilot was arrested in China and released on bail, the company said on Thursday (Sep 19), amid an ongoing row with Beijing over the US firm's delivery irregularities involving telecoms giant Huawei.
chinese official to visit us to prepare for trade talks

Chinese official to visit US to prepare for trade talks

A Chinese vice finance minister will visit the United States on Wednesday (Sep 18) to lay the groundwork for trade talks next month, state media said.
chu dau pottery plate champions guinness world record

Chu Dau pottery plate champions Guinness World Record

Chu Dau Ceramic JSC, a member of major local private conglomerate BRG Group, has just set a new Guinness World Record with a Chu Dau pottery plate featuring the word  “Long” (Dragon) written 1,000 times in Nom (Chinese-style) calligraphy, truly a masterpiece of Vietnamese craftsmanship.  
merkel in beijing says hong kong freedoms must be guaranteed

Merkel in Beijing says Hong Kong freedoms must be 'guaranteed'

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday (Sep 6) the rights and freedoms of people in Hong Kong "must be guaranteed", after meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing.