The Effect Of Tariffs On The Auto Industry — It’s Not Just EV Manufacturers That Are Hurting

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The Trump administration has imposed double-digit tariffs on automobiles and auto parts for virtually all of the world’s largest vehicle manufacturers. And, boy, are global...

Trump targets deals in pharma, AI, energy, mining before midterm elections

NEW YORK - Eli Lilly was asked to produce more insulin; Pfizer to produce more of its top-selling cancer drug Ibrance and its cholesterol drug Lipitor; and London-based AstraZeneca to consider a new headquarters in the US, according to two...

China launches first ship to Europe via Arctic route

China will deliver its first supplies to the European market using a new Arctic sea route. Instead of the usual journey south, a Chinese cargo ship is sailing north along Russia’s icy coastline on a shortcut that could cut travel times between...

China to invest $37m in donkey breeding in Pakistan

Pakistan is set to witness a unique investment initiative as Chinese company Sing Ying has agreed to pour $37 million into increasing donkey breeding across the country. The plan includes establishing 40 specialized farms and setting up a...

China is purchasing canola from Australia rather than Canada

China is expected to import one million tonnes less of canola in 2025/26 than in the previous marketing year. That's according to the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Beijing. China was projected to acquire 3. China is expected...

China-linked APT Phantom Taurus uses Net-Star malware in espionage campaigns against key sectors

China-linked APT Phantom Taurus uses Net-Star malware in espionage campaigns against key sectors China-linked APT Phantom Taurus targets government and telecom orgs with Net-Star malware for espionage, using unique tactics over two years....

China’s blissful blend of modernity and ancient tradition

Audio By Vocalize Amidst the quiet hum of electric vehicles and skyscrapers in the city of Guiyang also sits Chinese traditional culture. Artworks on the guardrails separating busy streets, sculptures across the city, and Guiyang takes you back to...

Chinese brands burst onto global stage

Customers browse products at a Pop Mart store on Oxford Street in London, on May 21. Collectible toys, which go beyond the practical function of traditional toys by offering greater emotional value, collectibility, and artistic appeal, have gained...

Chinese regulator tells S&P China to ‘rectify’ operations

HONG KONG (Reuters) -China’s securities regulator has issued a warning to S&P’s local subsidiary, telling it to “rectify” its operations and strengthen quality controls as authorities step up efforts to tighten oversight of the ratings industry....

Energy diplomacy: How Sri Lanka can bridge trade gap with United States

Hambantota is Sri Lanka’s trump card For Sri Lanka, the United States is more than just a trading partner. It is the single most important destination for Sri Lankan exports, particularly apparel, and a market that sustains hundreds of thousands...

China Is Once Again a World Leader in Human Trafficking

The State Department has released its annual report on human trafficking and identified China as one of 13 countries with a pattern of human trafficking. “China’s genocide of ethnic and religious minorities in Xinjiang is a human trafficking...

Construction Material Costs Continue To Accelerate In August Amid “Extreme” Price Hikes For Steel, Aluminum And Lumber After New Tariffs 

The producer price index for materials and services used in nonresidential construction rose 0.2 percent in August and 2.5 percent from August 2024, driven by extreme increases in steel and aluminum prices, according to an analysis by the...

China puts people first, says Ambassador Liu Jin

Ambassador Liu Jin made these remarks on Tuesday, September 30, during a reception marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. The event...

Chinese Embassy in Banjul to launch Consular Visa services

As next year 2026 will mark the 10th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two countries, he said that: “I am very pleased to announce that the Chinese Embassy in The Gambia will officially launch consular visa services...

China stockpiling supports crude oil prices despite production increases

Energy Beijing looks to secure supply as US raises pressure on Russia, Iran Russia and the Middle East account for nearly 80% of China's oil imports, according to an industry group. © Reuters YUSEI SANADA October 3, 2025 04:01 JST TOKYO -- Crude...

Energy Department axes hundreds of clean-energy projects, including in Hawaii

WASHINGTON >> The Energy Department said Wednesday night that it was terminating more than $7.5 billion in Biden-era awards for hundreds of energy projects, with the vast majority located in states led by Democrats. The move underscored how the...

China Rolls Out Its First Talent Visa as the US Retreats on H-1Bs

While President Donald Trump makes it harder to hire skilled foreign workers in the US, Chinese leader Xi Jinping is trying to lure them in. On Wednesday, China officially launched a new visa program designed to make it easier for young...

China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum returns to Wuhan in October

ShareSharePin ItShare China-Nordic Forum 2024 made opportunities to strengthen relations between China and the Nordic countries. Photo: X. The seventh China–Nordic Economic and Trade Forum will take place from 14 to 16 October in Wuhan, Hubei...

Construction of new Berbice Bridge to begin this year – Pres. Ali

President Irfaan Ali on Thursday provided updates on a series of critical infrastructure projects aimed at boosting connectivity and economic expansion across Guyana. Speaking at an Energy Insight’s Breakfast, the President said construction of...

Zardari calls for deeper Pakistan-China ties, highlights cooperation in energy, education, and connectivity

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the importance of broadening Pakistan-China cooperation in education, agriculture, renewable energy, and connectivity, describing the bilateral relationship as an “all-weather strategic cooperative...