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China’s climate envoy to visit Washington this week, U.S. State Department says
The Biden administration had previously said that U.S. climate change diplomat John Podesta would meet Liu Zhenmin in Washington sometime in May, resuming...
French carmakers target fourfold jump in EV sales by 2027
French car industry will ramp up EV sales fourfold by 2027 under a strategy agreement to be signed with the government on Monday
China’s Xi in Paris to meet Macron, EV exports talks planned
President Macron urged China's President Xi Jinping to ensure more balanced trade at the start of a visit to Paris by the Chinese...
China’s Zeekr plans to raise up to $368 million in US IPO
Electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr eyes IPO on the US market with a target valuation of $5bn, in the first major floatation of a...
The Conversation: Electric cars pile up at European ports as Chinese firms struggle to find buyers
The Conversation: Entering an established market as a challenger is a complex operation. Chinese EV makers will have to contend with buyer wariness,...
Xi’s trip to Europe may lay bare West’s divisions over China strategy
Chinese President Xi Jinping heads to Europe at a time when the EU is threatening to hammer China's EV and green energy industries...
Russia is shipping oil to North Korea above mandated levels – US official
US poised to initiate new sanctions as Russian oil is reportedly sent to North Korea far in excess of UN limits, according to...
Any nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia needs safeguards: U.S. senator
An agreement to help develop nuclear power in Saudi Arabia could benefit the U.S. nuclear industry, which would supply technology.
US State Dept says oil service firm SLB is not violating Russia sanctions
The U.S. and other western countries have sought to reduce Moscow's energy revenue through sanctions that prompted many service companies to leave Russia....
