China’s top political adviser has made a rare trip to view an exhibition about the reincarnation of Tibetan Buddhas, a sign that Beijing is getting ready to face the Dalai Lama succession issue ahead of the exiled spiritual leader’s 90th birthday next year, according to an analyst. Wang Huning, China’s fourth senior official and chairman … Read more
The year ahead will be pivotal for an initiative that encourages young Americans to study in China as Beijing tries to ramp up people-to-people exchanges, according to a leading American business group. As ties between the two countries remain strained ahead of the imminent return of US president-elect Donald Trump, both countries have been urged … Read more
This article is an on-site version of our FirstFT newsletter. Subscribers can sign up to our Asia, Europe/Africa or Americas edition to get the newsletter delivered every weekday morning. Explore all of our newsletters here Good morning. On today’s agenda: China’s CATL expands in Europe Who’s running South Korea? The FT’s Business Book of the … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Dec. 5 responded to recent reports that the Chinese group Salt Typhoon infiltrated at least eight U.S. telecom companies by proposing that carriers create, update and implement cybersecurity risk management plans annually to the FCC, or face stiff penalties. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency had this authority … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Climate change myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Experts are split on whether China’s carbon dioxide emissions will have peaked by next year, even as cautious optimism builds about Beijing’s environmental progress. A survey of 33 domestic and 11 international experts found 44 … Read more