As one of her first acts in office, Donald Trump’s new US Attorney General Pam Bondi shut down a years-long operation to combat influence campaigns from China and other countries – an initiative launched under the first Trump administration. Buried near the bottom of one of 14 memos issued on her first day, Bondi disbanded … Read more
Shenzhen Dobot said on Tuesday it would price its latest Optimus-style humanoid model at 199,000 yuan (US$27,500), which sparked hopes for imminent mass production and drove the company’s shares up nearly 28 per cent. Dobot, known for manufacturing robotic arms for industrial applications, unveiled its Dobot Atom last week, calling it the world’s first humanoid … Read more
Thailand’s ambitious goal of attracting as many as 9 million tourists from China this year looks in doubt, after the kidnapping of a Chinese actor started driving mainland visitors to the safety of Japan and Singapore. Flight cancellations to the country that brands itself as the “Land of Smiles” surged 94 per cent last month, … Read more
If you want a sneak peek at how tomorrow’s roads will look, cast your eyes towards China. Over the past few years, Chinese EVs have been pushing boundaries and delighting drivers around the world with their innovative features and forward-thinking designs. No longer just about cheaper price tags, these cars embody cutting-edge Chinese EV innovations … Read more
Chinese billionaire Li Shufu is expanding carmaker Geely into Latin America through a partnership with Renault, underpinning the nation’s drive to build sales in friendly global markets as tariffs block growth in the US and Europe. Li, through his private investment holding firm Zhejiang Geely Holdings Group, signed a framework agreement with the French carmaker … Read more
