China

These maps show how far China’s freight railways are stretching across Asia

BEIJING — In the last two years, China has announced the opening of new freight train lines, while cross-border railways…

Consumers in China are dining at nicer restaurants — even if it costs $500 a person

BEIJING — A new restaurant scene is growing more popular across China: fine dining. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, a brand…

House China committee targets top clothing brands in forced labor inquiry

WASHINGTON — A House committee examining the U.S. government’s economic relationship with China is asking some of the world’s largest…

India’s ties with Russia remain steady. But Moscow’s tighter embrace of China makes it wary

India’s relationship with Russia remains steadfast as both sides seek to deepen their economic ties. But Moscow has also grown…

Moscow ‘welcomes’ China contacting Ukraine; Kyiv says Russia ‘won’t get away with’ Mykolaiv strikes

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 27, 2023. See here for the latest…

China will send representatives to Ukraine for talks; Kyiv praises ‘long and meaningful’ call with Xi

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on April 26, 2023. See here for the…

China says it respects ex-Soviet nations after envoy’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on sovereignty

China said Monday it respects the independence of former Soviet nations after remarks by its ambassador in France were deemed…

Volkswagen takes on China’s EV market with a higher-end car and $1 billion investment

BEIJING — German automaker Volkswagen is investing about $1 billion in China for electric car development, and releasing a vehicle…

The EU’s divided approach on China might be coming to an end — and the U.S. is unlikely to be happy about it

European Union officials on Tuesday called for a new and joint approach toward China, following French President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial…

Nio says it won’t join the ‘price war’ and slash prices like Tesla

SHANGHAI — Chinese electric car company Nio will keep its prices high rather than cut them, CEO William Li told…