Tag: China

Monday, August 31st 2020 - 08:31 UTC
Nuclear generated electricity increases for seventh year running

Electricity generated from the world’s nuclear reactors increased for the seventh consecutive year in 2019, with electricity output reaching 2657 TWh. This was an increase of 95 TWh on the previous year, and the second-highest ever output, according to Agneta Rising, Director General of World Nuclear Association.
Saturday, August 29th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
China makes the largest purchases of US corn and soybeans in a month

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported this week that Chinese importers purchased more soybeans from the United States and recorded their largest daily buy of US corn in almost a month. The acquisitions took place as both Washington and Beijing reaffirmed their commitment to the Phase 1 of the bilateral trade agreement.
Wednesday, August 26th 2020 - 09:18 UTC
Italy forges closer relations with China and cautions on a re surge of a “cold war”

Italy and China need to forge closer ties, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Tuesday, potentially putting Rome at odds with Washington, which has raised alarm over Beijing's economic ambitions.
Tuesday, August 18th 2020 - 08:54 UTC
Brazil and China drafting a protocol for chicken slaughterhouses to avoid Covid-19

Following China's claims to have found traces of the new coronavirus in chicken wings from Brazil, the two countries are in negotiations to establish a protocol to prevent contamination of Covid-19 in slaughterhouses that export to the Asian largest economy.
Saturday, August 15th 2020 - 09:29 UTC
Taiwan to purchase 66 new generation F-16 fighters; Beijing furious

Taiwan finalized the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin on Friday, in a US$62 billion, a 10-year deal sure to anger Beijing. Underscoring the sensitivity of the transaction, the Pentagon announced the contract without specifying the buyer, but a source confirmed it was Taiwan.
Saturday, August 15th 2020 - 09:22 UTC
Argentine soy oil contracts under pressure from “wash out” by Chinese importers

Chinese importers have started to practice “wash out” with Argentine soy oil contracts, which is having an impact on the local industry.
Friday, August 14th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
China suspends poultry imports from a plant in Brazil following chickens' wings test positive for Covid-19

A sample of frozen chicken wings imported into the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen from Brazil has tested positive for coronavirus, the city government said on Thursday, raising fears that contaminated food shipments could cause new outbreaks.
Thursday, August 13th 2020 - 06:52 UTC
Ecuador expects shrimp exports to China to resume soon after Covid-19 dispute

Ecuador expects a quick resolution to a trade dispute with China over traces of coronavirus in a container of exported shrimp that led Beijing to suspend imports from three companies, Ecuador’s production and trade minister said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:35 UTC
Record export of Brazilian beef in July; China becomes the insatiable client

Brazilian beef exports including fresh and processed products reached a monthly record of 194,093 tons during July, up 17% from the same month a year ago, according to the Brazilian Slaughterhouse Association (Abrafrigo).
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 08:29 UTC
Two Beluga whales returned to the ocean after ten years in Russia and China

Two beluga whales taken from the sea nearly ten years ago are being returned to the ocean. Little Grey and Little White are now being looked after at the world's first open water sanctuary for belugas in Iceland.