Rising global oil prices have begun seeping into the domestic economy, squeezing margins for manufacturers dependent on imported raw materials.

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time

They signed petitions, organized rallies, and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a developer.

The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning to the renewables king of the planet: China.

China’s largest private aluminum producer is seeking to raise 10.2 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) from the sale of bonds that can be converted into stock, according to terms of the deal seen by Bloomberg News,

Washington has applied its own pressure, launching trade probes into excess industrial capacity and the use of forced labour in China in March, on top of export restrictions on semiconductors and chipmaking equipment that have slowed China's ability to produce cutting-edge chips.

(Corrects wording in first paragraph to clarify that drills extend towards and not to disputed areas of the South China Sea) BEIJING, April 24 (Reuters) - China conducted military drills recently including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines' Luzon Island,

China’s planted a bunch of new trees since 1981, but that extra foliage is shifting more precipitation to some areas while drying out others.