Could new EU tariffs on Chinese cars backfire?
Europe has voted to raise tariffs on electric cars from China by up to 35%. China has threatened to retaliate — but will it?…
US wary of Mexican gateway as it increases tariffs on Chinese EVs
he United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai said on Tuesday her office is concerned with the possibility of seeing Chinese electric cars enter the US market via Mexico. This comes as the…
Taiwan detects Chinese aircraft around island
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said on Friday that a number of Chinese military planes crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait.…
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over water cannon attack
Manila is protesting the "harassment" of Philippine vessels en route to the contested Scarborough Shoal as tensions flare up in the South China Sea.…
EU launches probe into Chinese medical procurement
The European Commission on Wednesday announced it is launching an investigation into Chinese public procurement of medical devices.…
Chinese growth beats expectations in first quarter amid German chancellor’s visit
China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday that the country's economy grew to the tune of 5.3 percent in the first three months of the year, ahead of economists' expectations. Manufacturing…
Coronavirus: Germany open to Chinese and Russian vaccines amid delays
Health Minister Jens Spahn says there is no obstacle to the use of the Sputnik V and Sinopharm vaccines if they receive EU approval. Chancellor Angela Merkel is due to hold a…
Brazil: 50% effective Chinese vaccine ‘not the best, but good’
The Chinese-developed Coronavac Covid-19 vaccine has demonstrated a 50 percent efficacy following tests in Brazil, according to the organization in charge of producing it in the South American country.…
US sanctions Chinese triad boss ‘Broken Tooth’ Wan Kuok Koi
The US Treasury blacklisted Wan Kuok Koi — leader of the 14K triad organized crime group — and three entities owned or controlled by him. Wan had expanded his operations through China's…
#ENDSARS: Police insist no protest at Lekki toll plaza, Ghanaians head to polls to elect president
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Tuesday.…
Lagos to scrap pension for past political office holders, Border Closure: Dangote debunks report of sole cement exporter
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Wednesday.…