Bilateral pacts cover possible investments in rail links, security, plus telecoms and digital data, but analysts said any boost in ties could be more symbolic than real

The move by Huawei comes as global automakers in China increasingly seek to partner with Chinese carmakers

Industry ministry said on Monday EVs should have a driving range of at least 200 kilometres per charge to be eligible for purchase tax exemption from 2024

Every facet of electric vehicles and EV batteries is being assessed by carmakers around the world keen to produce EVs that can compete with China's cheap EV models

China says the US Treasury's move to block tax credits for electric vehicles if they have batteries or other parts from China violates world trade policies

The International Energy Agency expects world oil consumption to hit its peak in 2030 at 103 million barrels per day – a decade faster than initially predicted

Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet with European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Car giant aims to have six new EV models in Europe by 2026, and also has a unit looking at hydrogen trucks and cars

Honda Motor said on Saturday it was dismissing about 900 workers at its JV with Guangzhou Auto in China, while Toyota has halted some operations in Tianjin amid weak sales

Prices of the key EV battery metal have already tumbled close to 80% this year with supply outpacing the rise in demand

Officials from China and Vietnam are discussing a possible upgrade of their rail links, including an historic line through part of northern Vietnam with large rare earth deposits

The US Treasury is expected to block an EV tax subsidy for buyers of cars containing batteries, components or minerals made by state-owned Chinese companies