Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in 25 years causes buildings to collapse and a small tsunami April 3, 2024 The quake, which Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency measured at a magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale, damaged buildings and caused a small tsunami.
China’s March factory activity sparks hope for recovery, but clouds of uncertainty persist April 1, 2024 China's manufacturing sector saw its highest growth in over a year in March as firms resumed and sped up production post-Lunar New Year, according to an official survey.
Why China’s growing dominance in wind power should worry the West March 27, 2024 accounted for two-thirds of the entire global build in 2023 and now boasts a 77GW portfolio
Tiktok faces uncertainty in the US, but a UK ban seems unlikely March 27, 2024 As the United States moves to ban Tiktok, Jess Jones argues that a similar ban or forced sale of the popular short video clip platform in the UK is unlikely - for now.
UK issues sanctions and summons ambassador over Chinese cyber-attacks March 25, 2024 The government has issued sanctions and summoned the Chinese ambassador over state-affiliated cyber-attacks which spies could use to target UK-based dissidents.
Chinese battery firm nearing deal on UK’s biggest gigafactory March 24, 2024 One of China's largest specialist electric car battery manufacturers is set to spend billions on the UK's biggest gigafactory, reports suggest.
IMF: China must ‘reinvent itself’ to boost shaky economy March 24, 2024 China needs to take "decisive" steps to fix its struggling housing market and address its rising government debt, the IMF's chief has said.
Gatwick Airport set to pay first shareholder dividend in five years as growth returns March 22, 2024 Gatwick Airport says it expects to pay out its first shareholder dividends in five years, with passenger numbers set to be back at pre-pandemic levels next year.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 18, 2024 Asian shares climb on strong Chinese data, while oil prices surge amid geopolitical tensions. Vladimir Putin wins 88 per cent of votes in an election devoid of opposition candidates. Major central banks take centre stage this week with pivotal decisions ahead.
China’s economic activity starts strong in 2024, though property market remains a challenge March 18, 2024 China's industrial output and retail sales surpassed expectations in early 2024, offering policymakers a needed lift amid a lingering property market downturn.