What goes into designing that popular teapot or water bottle? 2 top creators discuss the process
Harden’s design oeuvre includes the FreeSip, a collaborative product with water bottle maker Owala, part of Trove Brands. The ...
Hydrocarbon Processing4d
China 'teapot' refiners halt plants as new fuel tax
Several independent oil refineries in eastern China have halted operations, or plan to do so, for indefinite maintenance periods as new Chinese tariff and tax policies plunge them deeper into losses.
The New York Times14d
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ...
Global Times14d
China’s GDP expands 5% in 2024, hitting annual growth target
China's GDP grew 5 percent year-on-year to 134.9 trillion yuan ($18.41 trillion) in 2024, breaking the 130-trillion-yuan mark for the first time, according to data released by the National Bureau ...
Associated Press14d
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. China’s population fell last year for the third straight year, its government said Friday, pointing to ...
Channel NewsAsia Singapore15d
Apple loses smartphone sales crown in China, drops to third in 2024
The iPhone maker has turned to rare discounts to stimulate sales. The company launched a four-day promotion in China from Jan 4 to 7, offering price cuts of up to 500 yuan (US$68.50) on its iPhone ...
Wall Street Journal15d
China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight
As he prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever. China just posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of almost $1 trillion for 2024 ...
The Economist15d
An initiative so feared that China has stopped saying its name
LIKE LORD VOLDEMORT from Harry Potter, “Made in China 2025” is an initiative which induces so much fear and loathing abroad that Chinese officials dare not speak its name. The plan ...
Dezeen15d
UK unveils "shape-shifting" mascot for Osaka Expo 2025
from teapots to rockets ... News about our Dezeen Awards China programme, including entry deadlines and announcements. Plus occasional updates. We will only use your email address to send ...
The New York Times16d
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
By Vivian Wang Reporting from Beijing There was talk of a high-speed rail line that China would build in Panama. A new subway line in Panama City. A modern container port. China has been working ...
Wall Street Journal17d
China Faces Harsh Dilemma as Yuan Comes Under Pressure
China is walking a tightrope on its currency. Economic fundamentals suggest a weaker yuan, but the specter of capital outflows still haunts Beijing, making it wary of any sharp moves in the ...