BHP, the world’s largest mining group, has posted its lowest profit in five years. The company saw underlying profit decline to $10.16 billion for the year ending June, marking a
BHP, the world’s largest mining group, has posted its lowest profit in five years. The company saw underlying profit decline to $10.16 billion for the year ending June, marking a
The Swiss watchmaker Swatch has abruptly withdrawn a global advertising campaign after sparking fierce criticism in China. The campaign featured an Asian model pulling at the corners of his eyes—a
Industrial output growth in the world’s second largest economy fell to an eight month low in July as Chinese consumers continued to hold back on spending. The latest data increases
The growth in Chinese-backed acquisitions of British independent schools has become a point of concern for government officials and educational bodies, as more than thirty institutions have fallen under Chinese
A proposed £500m acquisition of the Telegraph Media Group by a consortium led by RedBird Capital is under mounting scrutiny after a coalition of human rights and freedom of expression
President Trump has announced a 90 day extension on the deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese imports, offering a pause in the escalating trade tensions that have unsettled global financial
President Trump has publicised a compromise reached with AI chipmakers Nvidia and AMD, securing their continued business operations in China in exchange for a 15 per cent levy to the
The chief executive of US semiconductor powerhouse Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, has spoken out following intense pressure from President Donald Trump to step down over alleged connections to China. In a
Baidu, often referred to as ‘China’s Google,’ has announced plans to trial its self-driving Apollo Go taxis on UK and German roads in 2026. This expansion, in partnership with ride-hailing
Ed Miliband, the UK Energy Secretary, is under mounting scrutiny for withholding details of a net zero cooperation agreement signed with China earlier this year. Despite growing demands for transparency,
Apple has secured a £500m agreement with MP Materials, a US-based mining firm, for the supply of rare earth magnets, a critical component in electronics manufacturing. The deal comes as
China’s economy demonstrated surprising resilience in the second quarter of 2025, defying expectations despite facing significant headwinds. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.2% year-on-year during the April to June
Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca’s chief executive, made waves at this year’s Boao Forum in China by boldly declaring the nation’s position as a key innovator in the pharmaceutical industry. His stance,
The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has received assurances regarding the future of Lotus’s Norfolk manufacturing facility following crucial discussions with its Chinese proprietor over the weekend. The talks arose amid
In a significant development for the UK automotive sector, Chinese manufacturer Chery Auto is evaluating plans to establish its second European manufacturing facility in Britain. The announcement comes as the
China is alleviating its stringent regulations on the exportation of rare earth elements by sanctioning “a certain number” of export permits, according to a statement from the nation’s commerce ministry.






