The recent wave of failures in the US solar industry serves as yet another example of how protectionism impedes the sustainable development of a promising industry. Shares of SunPower Corp, one of the largest solar installers in the US, tumbled 73 percent last week as the company said that it will no longer support new […]
A hearing on an anti-dumping investigation into imported brandy from the EU was held at China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Thursday, attended by stakeholders from 26 parties, including the EU Delegation to China, and embassies of several EU member countries including France, Spain and Italy, as well as business representatives. A Chinese expert said […]
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in China's Taiwan region seem to be making a fresh push to expand military collusion with the US under the guise of "trade and economic partnership," but it is an extremely dangerous attempt. The closer the island's military collusion with the US, the sooner the downfall of the secessionist […]
China and Japan trimmed their holdings of US Treasury bonds in May in a move that reflects the growing worry about US economic risks, experts said. According to data from the US Department of the Treasury on Thursday local time, China reduced its holdings of US Treasury bonds by $2.4 billion in May to $768.3 […]
Customs officers in Luohu Port, Shenzhen city, South China's Guangdong Province, shared details of a recent smuggling case in which a passenger attempted to bring 20.74 grams of marijuana into the country by hiding it in his pants, according to China's General Administration of Customs on Monday. According to Luohu Customs, a passenger appeared very […]
China highly values its relations with Iran and stands ready to work with its new government for the continued advancement of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday after President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran "looks forward to more extensive" cooperation with China. The friendly exchanges between our two countries date […]
US President Joe Biden's slip of the tongue during a highly anticipated news conference has further stoked concern in the US over his physical condition and age, with a new poll showing widespread skepticism among US voters over the advanced ages of both Biden and Donald Trump. Experts say the problem partly reflects frustration with […]
Tuesday marks the first day that China is excluded from OpenAI's API service. Despite the obvious short-term impact on Chinese developers, this move is also expected to encourage Chinese companies to reduce their reliance on OpenAI and transition to domestic models, observers noted. Announced at the end of June, the ban officially took effect on […]
A journalist and a farmer visit three fields with different styles of cultivation — conventional, organic and no-till — to bury cotton underwear in each. Though this sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, it’s actually a test of soil health. Healthy soil that produces robust crops holds plenty of water and teems with […]
Editor's Note: The youth are the vanguards of our time, showcasing boundless energy and vibrant personalities. Gen-Zers not only represent the makers of the future but also serve as agents of change in the present. With an open mindset and an international outlook, they actively integrate into the currents of globalization, engaging in deep exchanges, […]