Tagged: China

China gives suspended death sentences to 2 ex-defense ministers
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 ex-defense ministers
Both were the latest to be sentenced in President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which started more than a decade ago.
The Associated Press | May 7, 2026, 2:38 PM UTC
A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI. Is it legal?
A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou city was dismissed after his job was replaced by AI. An appeals court in the city has ruled the dismissal unlawful.
Jennifer Pak | May 1, 2026, 10:35 AM UTC
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus
Meta said Monday that the transaction "complied fully with applicable law" and that it anticipates "an appropriate resolution to the inquiry."
The Associated Press | Apr 27, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution
Chinese car company NIO is putting up EV battery swapping stations all around the world. NPR took a ride in one car for the experience.
John Ruwitch | Apr 18, 2026, 11:31 AM UTC
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Xi Jinping and the KMT's Cheng Li-wun agreed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party worries it will enable Beijing to undermine its democracy.
Ashish Valentine, Jennifer Pak | Apr 10, 2026, 11:29 AM UTC
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