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John-Whelan
John Whelan: Trade tensions threaten Ireland's booming exports 
Electric car breakdowns
China takes Europe’s EV tariffs to World Trade Organisation as trade tensions rise
China has already threatened retaliation against European farmers and plane makers, and launched an anti-dumping probe targeting the French spirits industry

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Electric car charging - London
EU countries vote on tariffs on electric cars from China
The vote is non-binding, but it could influence the final conclusion of the European Commission, which oversees the eurozone's trade policy

Mon, 15 Jul, 2024

SPAIN-BARCELONA-TOURISM-GENTRIFICATION
Eoghan Corry: Why tourists aren't that welcome any more
People in some of the world’s most-visited destinations are staging a backlash and saying no to 'overtourism'

Sat, 13 Jul, 2024

General Views in Hong Kong Ahead of GDP Figures
Goldman urges investors to sell European stocks that rely on China for profits
Better fortunes await firms with exposure to the US, the strategists said

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

EU moves ahead with provisional tariffs on China EV imports
EU moves ahead with provisional tariffs on China EV imports
Western carmakers such as Renault, BMW, and Tesla are also affected, with the US manufacturer currently making up the bulk of EU-bound EV shipments from China

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

SheIn Group Ltd.'s Dublin Pop-Up Store As Expansion Adds Pressure for Fast-Fashion Rivals
EU to consider closing off duty exemption that aids Shein, Temu
EU currently has a €150 duty-free threshold for online purchases

Wed, 03 Jul, 2024

Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine
Russia has become so economically isolated that China could order the end of war in Ukraine
It is hard to win a war with only North Korea and Iran on your side. In short, this means that China is now in a position to demand anything from Russia

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Sweden Nuclear Weapons
Global spending on nuclear weapons up 13% in record rise to $91.4bn 
States are on course to spend $100bn a year, driven by a sharp increase in US defence budgets

Mon, 17 Jun, 2024

European car shares fall on uncertainty over China's tariff response
European car shares fall on uncertainty over China's tariff response
EU imposed sanctions on imports of Chinese electric cars

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

John Whelan: Trade wars spell trouble for exporters like Ireland
John Whelan: Trade wars spell trouble for exporters like Ireland
There will be implications for the country as the Biden administration slaps heavy tariffs on a range of goods from China

Sun, 26 May, 2024

System Security Specialist Working at System Control Center. Room is Full of Screens Displaying Various Information.
Chinese students studying abroad 'living in a climate of fear' over state surveillance
The students were 'compelled to self-censor and curtail' their social and academic activities and relationships

Wed, 15 May, 2024

Joe Biden
Biden increases tariffs on Chinese imports of electric cars and chips
China immediately vowed retaliation. Its commerce ministry said Beijing was opposed to the US tariff hikes and would take measures to defend its interests

Tue, 14 May, 2024

Hacker Targeting Online Shoppers for Identity Theft
One of world's 'largest online scams' catches out over 800,000 European shoppers
A trove of data examined by reporters and IT experts indicates the operation is highly organised, technically savvy — and ongoing

Wed, 08 May, 2024

Apple shares post largest gain since late 2022 after earnings
Apple shares post largest gain since late 2022 after earnings
Apple had been down 10% this year before results were released on Thursday night

Fri, 03 May, 2024

Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Cup - Day Two - Lee Valley VeloPark
John Whelan: Irish exporters can expect further challenges over trade with China  
Global ratings firm Fitch affirmed China’s high level debt rating, but signalled that the outlook was less than rosy amid concerns about Beijing’s economic and trade model

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

EU investigates China over wind turbine imports into Europe 
EU investigates China over wind turbine imports into Europe 
Follows the announcement of a full-blown probe into bids by Chinese firms for a Romanian solar park

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Intel Shares Fall Most Since July After Predicting Surprise Loss
Intel shares fall on report China will limit US-made semiconductors  
The US chipmaker employs almost 5,000 people in Ireland

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

TikTok job cuts
US piles pressure on TikTok ahead of vote on Chinese media firm
TikTok told the Irish Examiner last month that Ireland remains 'a hugely important base' for the social media company

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Twitter China Embassy
China pursuing 'very promiscuous' strategy to obtain intelligence
'Much more rigorous policing' of this threat is needed, says former British spy chief

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

Coronavirus
Retailer Currys in play as JD.com mulls joining takeover battle
The future ownership of Currys is now in play as a second potential bidder, Chinese online sales giant JD.

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

BYD plans to build more luxury electric cars
BYD plans to build more luxury electric cars
The Chinese manufacturer has overtaken Tesla as the world's largest seller of electric cars

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Greyhound Races at Kilcohan Park
Champion greyhound being offered for stud services in China
Gardaí are investigating how a former British sprinter of the year ended up being offered for stud in the Far East

Mon, 19 Feb, 2024

Parked Cars Are Neatly Lined Up In The Parking Area Of A Hospital
Irish Examiner view: Ireland and France — when it comes to SUVs, la différence c’est énorme
There are some similarities between the countries, but it is interesting to contrast evolving attitudes to motoring in Paris, Dublin, and Cork

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

East Road Murder Scene
Letters to the Editor: Road safety aspect of Sale of Alcohol Bill
Readers consider issues ranging from road safety to arson attacks on refugee centres

Mon, 22 Jan, 2024

Chinese premier Li Qiang visit to Ireland
Mick Clifford: Why Ireland has no beef with China over human rights 
The human rights of some, it appears, are far more important than those of others for one reason or another, mostly to do with the values and interests of those who claim to give a fig

Thu, 18 Jan, 2024

Chinese premier Li Qiang visit to Ireland
Leo Varadkar dismisses claim he said Taiwan should be reunified with China
China has been accused of 'crimes against humanity' in the Xinjiang region over its treatment of Uyghers and Muslims by Human Rights Watch

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Chinese spiritual group calls on Taoiseach to address 'severe persecution' of members with premier
Chinese spiritual group calls on Taoiseach to address 'severe persecution' of members with premier
Members of Falun Gong and other religious have suffered persecution and organ harvesting since being banned as an 'evil cult' and threat to the Communist Party in 1999

Wed, 17 Jan, 2024

Apple product launch
Apple offers iPhone 15 at rare discount in China as competition intensifies
Sales of Apple's latest iPhone 15 series of handsets have been far worse than previous models in China.

Mon, 15 Jan, 2024

Li Qiang
Irish Examiner view: A quiet word with the Chinese
It would be interesting to hear answers to several questions which can be put to Chinese premier Li Qiang during his visit to Dublin

Sat, 13 Jan, 2024

John Whelan: Ireland has much to lose from China trade spats 
John Whelan: Ireland has much to lose from China trade spats 
The trade surplus with China, normally a blessing, may now be a cause for concern as the EU, with the US, ramps up rhetoric on potential security threats from over-reliance on Chinese trade

Sun, 07 Jan, 2024

Preparations Ahead Of Munich Motor Show
China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s most popular electric vehicle maker
China’s BYD bills itself as the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of. It might need a different tagline soon. The automaker is poised to surpass Tesla as the new worldwide leader in fully electric vehicle sales.

Tue, 02 Jan, 2024

Election 2020 Trump Biden Debate
Beata Javorcik: Geopolitical pressures are causing The Great Fragmentation
Global trade is being driven by political manoeuvring rather than purely economic objectives, creating discord that is a costly barrier to progress

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Artificial intelligence touch screen
Countries are racing to regulate AI with mixed results
The EU aims to join the US and China in introducing legislation that will aim to ban AI systems using biometric categorisations and facial recognition databases. But will the ban be too widespread, endangering useful progess?

Mon, 01 Jan, 2024

Buckle up: 2024 likely to be the most interesting year in decades
Buckle up: 2024 likely to be the most interesting year in decades
The domestic and global economies weathered many storms during 2023 but more challenges are in store for the year ahead

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

China's Xi Jinping vows to boost flagging economy in televised New Year's Day address
China's Xi Jinping vows to boost flagging economy in televised New Year's Day address
Chinese policymakers will try to boost growth, stabilise the nation's property market, and prevent the world’s second-largest economy from sleepwalking into deflation

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

Joe Biden
Michael Ignatieff: Democracy faces into a make-or-break year
'No US presidential election in living memory has felt so consequential, and none has offered such uninspiring choices'

Wed, 27 Dec, 2023

Volvo shares fall to record low as Chinese owner sells small stake in car firm
Volvo shares fall to record low as Chinese owner sells small stake in car firm
Geely had launched a placing of 100 million Volvo Cars shares, which the deal's bookrunners said after the market close were sold at around $350m in total.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Joe Biden
Irish Examiner view: Summit could be a political landmark  
Tomorrow in San Francisco, US president Joe Biden and Xi Jinping will meet for their first in-person meeting in a year

Tue, 14 Nov, 2023

Flags of OPEC Plus countries, 23 countries ,Kingdom Saudi Arabia ,Algeria ,Angola Equatorial ,Guinea, Gabon, Iran ,Iraq ,Kuwait
Crude oil and gas prices trade higher but remain at low levels for the month 
The prices of both crude oil and European wholesale gas edged higher in the trading session, following large falls in recent weeks that were triggered by concerns about the health of major world economies.  The price of Brent crude oil rose by 1.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Apple sales dip in China filled by local rival Xiaomi 
Apple sales dip in China filled by local rival Xiaomi 
Signs of an end to China’s smartphone downturn

Mon, 13 Nov, 2023

Micheál Martin's China visit leaves Tánaiste with plenty of food for thought
Micheál Martin's China visit leaves Tánaiste with plenty of food for thought
China should hail Mr Martin’s visit a success following his reflections on the trip

Sat, 11 Nov, 2023

Micheál Martin reconnects with Cork even before he boards a plane back from China 
Micheál Martin reconnects with Cork even before he boards a plane back from China 
West Cork man battles blizzards to deliver message to Tánaiste, seeking support for organisations such as Ireland-China Institute

Thu, 09 Nov, 2023

Fianna Fail Ard Fheis 2023
S Micheál Martin's China trip hits turbulence as plane woes strike once more
The jumbo jet carrying the Tánaiste sat on the tarmac for three hours while paperwork was done to ensure it was fit for the sky

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

Depressed teenager on his phone in the dark.
Amnesty International claims Tiktok's business model 'poses danger' to children
Minutes into Amnesty's test, half of Tiktok's 'For You' feed was about mental health struggles — with some of those videos normalising suicide

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

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