Asia-Pacific
Gazprom CEO Miller is in Iran as Putin prepares to visit China
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller is on a working visit to Iran, the company said on Wednesday, just as President Vladimir Putin prepares to...
China’s Nio launches Onvo brand to challenge Tesla’s bestseller
Nio's Onvo SUV launched as a rival to Tesla's Model Y by the Chinese electric vehicle maker.
Analysis: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’ China trolls US tariffs
Chinese state media shoots back after Biden’s tariffs, with an argument that the US is only hurting its own climate goals and raising...
China says ‘bullying’ tariff hike shows that some in US have lost their minds
"The US has lost its self-confidence," says Chinese minister in rebuttal of President Biden's tariffs.
Chinese EV maker Aiways to go public in US via merger deal
Aiways merger with Hudson Acquisition Corp should value company at $400m as company plans to target European market.
Japan starts energy talks to balance supply risks with net zero goal
Japan's net zero strategy under review as part of government plans to balance decarbonisation with energy security.
China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
State planning agency orders provinces across China to develop energy efficiency plans for biggest carbon consumers.
Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after SU7 launch
Smartphone maker Xiaomi's debut EV, the SU7, sold 7,000 units in first full month of sales, adding a new player to the world's...
Putin to discuss Ukraine and energy with Xi in China
Russia has become China's top crude supplier, with its oil shipments to China jumping more than 24% in 2023 despite Western sanctions.
China strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes, pledging to defend rights
Beijing fights back against Biden’s new tariffs, warning that 'bilateral cooperation' will be affected.
