Probe into EU chemical imports launched before talks
The commerce ministry launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of a widely used production chemical from the European Union, less than a week before the bloc's trade chief was due in Beijing for talks.
Poll says China is a better influence in Latin America than US
Beijing's influence in Latin America is now viewed more positively than that of the United States, a major poll conducted in 17 Latin American countries showed.
Travel surge expected on National Day week
THE country is set to experience an unprecedented surge in travel demand during the seven-day National Day holiday, from Oct 1 to 7, with an expected 2.13 billion cross-regional trips across the country – averaging more than 300 million trips per day, said the Transport Ministry.
China travellers look elsewhere amid soured ties
The country is no longer among the top 10 overseas destinations for travellers from China as they plan trips for a major vacation period covering the week-long National Day holidays from yesterday, according to a major Chinese travel agency, amid soured ties between the Asian neighbours
China unveils rate cut, mortgage subsidies to spur growth
China on Tuesday cut the rate on a key central-bank lending facility and announced interest subsidies on new commercial mortgages for eligible first-time homebuyers, its latest effort to support a slowing economy.
Trade truce extension advances talks
THE nation said a two-month extension of a trade truce with the United States would provide room for both sides to evaluate the implementation of their arrangement to resolve economic and trade issues while considering how to advance on those fronts.
‘Diplomats’ off to Atlanta zoo
Two giant pandas departed Chengdu yesterday for their new homes in Atlanta as part of an agreement between the Chinese and American governments.
Talks resume after US summit
Both Beijing and Washington agreed to establish a channel for handling AI-related incidents and accelerate work on military crisis communications following a three-day summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in the United States.
Designing a future filled with wonder
From a distance, it looks as though a giant spaceship has just landed in the palm tree-dotted streets near downtown Los Angeles.
Penang eyes more direct flights to northern China
GEORGE TOWN: Penang seeks to widen its connectivity to northern China with more direct air routes and diversify its tourism market.
