China hits back in the chip war, imposing export curbs on crucial raw materials
Beijing will impose export controls on two rare elements essential for manufacturing semiconductors, in apparent retaliation after the United States and Europe restricted chip exports to China.
2023-07-04 00:20
Canada Day fireworks cancelled over air quality fears
Concerns over air pollution and starting further fires mean some displays have been called off.
2023-07-01 07:51
As West Battles China, a Trade Ally Tries to Keep Both Doors Open
The drive south from the ancient city of Tangier spans decades of economic development in half an hour,
2023-06-22 12:24
Italy PM Meloni in Paris next week to support Rome's Expo 2030 bid - source
ROME Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will travel to France next week to show support for Rome's bid
2023-06-17 19:52
Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
2023-06-16 12:22
First on CNN: New bipartisan bill in Senate could address TikTok security concerns without a ban
Five US senators are set to reintroduce legislation Wednesday that would block companies including TikTok from transferring Americans' personal data to countries such as China, as part of a proposed broadening of US export controls.
2023-06-14 21:48
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Rina Gonoi was sexually assaulted when serving in Japan's army. She refused to stay silent.
2023-06-12 06:26
Taiwan May exports drop again as China weighs; outlook stays dim
TAIPEI Taiwan's exports fell for a ninth consecutive month in May, although meeting expectations, in a symptom of
2023-06-07 17:22
Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
2023-06-07 11:28
US closely scrutinizing export requests to China -Commerce Dept
WASHINGTON The U.S Commerce Department is closely scrutinizing requests to send items to China and last year denied
2023-05-31 04:15
China urges Japan to end curbs on chip exports
China's commerce minister has urged Japan to end its newly announced curbs on exports of chipmaking equipment, saying it would hurt economic and trade relations between the two countries.
2023-05-30 12:25
US adds 71 companies to trade blacklist as G7 widens Russia sanctions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration added 71 companies to a trade blacklist for supporting Russia on Friday, as the Group
2023-05-19 21:54