Focus on Govt of China
US unveils fresh export curbs targeting China’s chip sector
The U.S. tightens export controls on AI chips and semiconductor tools to curb China’s tech advances in military and AI.
Chinese lidar sensors pose hacking risk to US defence equipment, report says
A report warns Chinese-made lidar in U.S. defence gear risks hacking, urging bans and allied efforts to build secure supply chains.
Grangemouth workers have ‘sought-after skills’ for power grid work, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower seeks skilled workers from Grangemouth refinery and ISG layoffs for 1,000 jobs in Scotland's grid upgrade.
US sets tariffs for solar panels from Southeast Asian nations
U.S. Commerce Dept. proposes new tariffs on solar imports from SE Asia, targeting dumping by Chinese firms. Final ruling: 2025.
China completes 3,000-km green belt around its biggest desert, state media says
The green belt project has involved decades of experimentation with different tree and plant species to determine which is the hardiest.
Top UN court to open unprecedented climate hearings
Climate activists hope a legal blueprint will pave the way toward further legal action on climate change.
Experts say China can peak coal consumption by 2025 amid clean energy expansion
HELSINKI / BEIJING, 27 November 2024 - A majority of experts surveyed believe China is on track to peak coal consumption by 2025....
China expected to hit peak coal consumption in 2025: report
China — the largest greenhouse gas emitter — remains heavily reliant on coal despite installing renewable energy capacity at record speed.
EU, China close to agreement over EV import tariffs, leading MEP says
EU and China near deal to end EV tariff row, with Beijing potentially setting minimum prices for e-cars to address subsidy concerns.
