Australia is suing US conglomerate 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called “forever chemical” contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government said on Thursday.The government’s largest-ever claim for compensation relates to contamination with

Germany and Spain are leading opposition to European Commission (EC) plans to ban Chinese technology suppliers from telecom networks as part of new cybersecurity rules, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday (European time), citing people familiar with the negotiations.Officials from the countries want to

Chinese and U.S. economic and trade teams will maintain close communication on tariff issues, work out specific arrangements and advance implementation as soon as possible, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said Thursday.Tariffs have long been one of the key issues in China-U.S. economic

"Let's play pickleball!" In Hebi city, central China's Henan Province, this cheerful greeting has become part of everyday life, reflecting the sport's growing popularity.

China will allow eligible coffee beans from all 53 African countries that have diplomatic ties with China to enter its market starting July 20, 2026, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.

China's transport sector remained generally stable in the first four months, with key indicators such as freight volume, port cargo throughput, and cross-regional passenger flows continuing to grow, according to data from the Ministry of Transport (MOT) on Wednesday.