China

China files complaint with WTO against EU’s extra tariffs on its electric vehicles

EU move followed an investigation into Beijing’s subsidies for its EV industry

How Russia, China and Iran are interfering with the US presidential election

Foreign influence from malign actors spreading disinformation has become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to track

‘Virtual try-on sessions’ drive sales in China for Irish-based eco-clothing chain Icicle

Icicle group, with an outlet on Grafton Street, says ‘live commerce’ is driving an online surge in China

Trump’s trade policies would make Mexico far better off at the expense of US workers

In a US trade war, the EU could be tempted to take retaliatory action against American corporate tax in Ireland

Diplomatic success for Putin was also demonstration of Brics dynamism

Kazan Declaration reflects the grievances and aspirations shared by the disparate countries that are part of Brics

Paris Motor Show goes big on electric despite buyer reticience

Reborn Renault 4 EV is the electric star of this year’s Paris show, but the undercurrent is all about China

India reaches deal with China on patrols at disputed border

Agreement paves way for easing of tensions between New Delhi and Beijing

How a €325m Irish factory became part of a geopolitical battle between US and China

Ireland needs to develop the ability to conduct national security assessments of proposed foreign investors, says security expert

Dunhuang failing to convert its singing sand, camel rides and painted caves into a consistent revenue stream

China Letter: Officials have a plan to ensure money flows through rather than over the city

Investors should be wary of Tesla’s robotaxi hype

The pay-off from fully self-driving cars is likely to take much longer than expected

China warns ‘ independence forces’ as it launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan

President Lai Ching-te on Thursay said Beijing ‘has no right to represent Taiwan’ but he was willing to work with it to maintain peace

‘The joyful atmosphere is the same’: The Uyghur teacher bringing Irish dancing to Xinjiang

Inspired by Riverdance, Yusupjan Kiyum set up an Irish dancing school whose members perform at sold-out venues across the region

The tourism boom in China’s pariah province

Xinjiang – where China stands accused of committing human rights abuses against the Uyghur people – is experiencing a surge in visitor numbers thanks to a hit TV series

Beijing Letter: Stock market rally fizzles out as Chinese hope for effective fiscal measures

Stimulus package might need Communist Party U-turn on opposition to property market speculation

Almost half of honey in Irish shops likely sourced from countries not identified on labels, research finds

New findings note that cheaper, adulterated imports pose a threat to 4,000 domestic producers

China hits EU brandy imports with anti-dumping penalties

Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars

Investors shrug off US election uncertainty despite trade war fears

One prominent Irish economist is ‘surprised’ markets are not pricing in uncertainty

China is tradable, but is it investable?

For China to become a portfolio investment, more of its economic growth must start accruing to equity investors

‘The Bean an Tí looked shocked to see a Chinese girl speaking Irish’

Eva Pau, commercial director of family business Asia Market, on being immersed in Irish culture from an early age

Pakistan: At least one killed, 10 injured in explosion near Karachi airport

Separatist militant group Baloch Liberation Army claims explosion, saying it was targeting Chinese nationals in region

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