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Hong Kong Minister Says Tech can Replace Some of City’s Frontline Civil Servants Amid Layoffs
Several basic frontline jobs in Hong Kong’s civil service would be replaced with technology as part of the city’s efforts to restructure its workforce and make 2,000 positions redundant by the end of 2025.
Canada Exploring Potential Tariffs on China-Made EVs Following US and EU’s Lead
Canada declared that it was considering tariffs on Chinese electric cars to support its allies, the US and EU.
China, EU Agree to Hold Talks on Planned EV Tariffs Amid Ongoing Tensions
China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to negotiate on proposed tariffs on Chinese EVs amid ongoing tensions.
Chinese Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison for Stealing $88,700 From Jeweler on Singapore Airlines Flight
A Chinese man was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year in prison for stealing around $88,700 from a Singaporean jeweler on a Singapore Airlines flight.
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China has invested $230.8 billion over a decade to boost its electric vehicle (EV) industry, with this support constituting 18.8% of total EV sales between 2009 and 2023.
China has imposed sanctions on Lockheed Martin and its executives over arms deals with Taiwan, citing violations of sovereignty.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin's visit to China last month reportedly secured alternative payment methods for the two nations.
Chinese "underground bankers" reportedly helped Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel launder over $50 million from drug trafficking, according to the US Justice Department.
The United States (US) is urging Japan and the Netherlands to further hamper China's capability to produce high-tech semiconductors.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Malaysia includes plans to integrate the East Coast Rail Link with regional projects, boosting China's Belt and Road initiative in Southeast Asia.
A US official is traveling to Japan after discussions with the Dutch government to strengthen allied to restrict China's access to advanced semiconductor technology.
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek announced the release of its open-source generative AI code language model, Coder V2.
China has initiated an investigation into EU pork prices following complaints of unfair competition as a possible retaliation as it coincided with the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.
Germany is urging China to take decisive steps regarding tariffs on imported electric vehicles (EVs).