MedTech EU is set to launch China probe on medical device procurementThe probe arrives on the back of scepticism about Beijing’s use of massive state support to critical sectors
Health Analysis: Chinese pharma giant facing US ban may redirect investment to Ireland Companies part of the WuXi group that face restrictions by US lawmakers have invested more than €500 million into Ireland in the past five years
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Economy US lobby group warns Ireland off doing business with ‘anti-competitive’ ChinaThe US Chamber of Commerce said Ireland must be wary of the ‘national security risks’ posed by China
Politics Michael McGrath begins China trip ahead of St Patrick’s Day The visit follows the Chinese premier’s visit to Ireland last month, which resulted in the country lifting its Irish beef suspension
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: China’s journey to prosperity is stuck – and something has to giveIts economy recently kept the world ticking over but it has faced a series of downturns that mean a new path must be found
The Big Picture Vincent Boland: It is sad to say, but Hong Kong is so over it hurts – and it’s a loss to the worldFrom being the jewel of Asia, these days Hong Kong’s status as a world-leading financial centre is diminishing at an alarming rate
Markets Global equities down as Chinese banks cut key mortgage reference rate Chinese banks cut their benchmark mortgage interest rate on Tuesday in a bid to revive demand in the property sector
Retail Chinese giant JD.com eyes deal for British high-street star Currys - reportCurrys had already rejected an initial offer from Elliott Advisors which it believed ‘significantly undervalued’ the retailer
Culture Sara Keating on Culture: Stars align as we celebrate the year of the dragon Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s work celebrates the symbolic and cultural importance of the zodiac
Markets Ken Fisher: Beware the ‘silent’ credit crunch that could hit Irish stock prices in 2024Figures from the Central Bank of Ireland show that loan growth turned negative last year potentially signalling an impending economic slowdown
Motoring Volvo Cars to cease funding struggling Polestar electric vehicle businessChina’s Geely is preparing more funding for EV maker Polestar as a way to relieve financial pressure on Volvo Car AB
Trade Insight: These lessons are key to unlocking billions of euro in trade for Irish firmsIreland has smashed its target of €100 billion worth of trade with Asia by 2025 - two years ahead of schedule
Ministers Abroad Paschal in Paris and Donnelly down under: What ministers are going where for St Patrick's DayThe coalition has confirmed the slew of destinations - 86 cities in 48 countries - that politicians will visit to promote Ireland next month
World China weighs $278bn rescue package for ailing stock market as property downturn continuesFinancial market authorities in China are weighing up plans for a multi-billion dollar stimulus package to boost its struggling stock market
The Big Picture China’s aggressive pursuit of its interests to the exclusion of everything else is self-defeatingThe country’s rise to be one of the two superpowers is the most important development of the 21st century
Motoring Sales down 11 per cent at Bentley as British and Chinese orders fallThe luxury car maker said it delivered 13,560 cars in 2023, compared with 15,174 the year before
Trade Irish beef exports to China to resume after two-month suspensionLeo Varadkar confirmed the suspension has been lifted following a series of meetings with the Chinese premiere,who is currently visiting Ireland
Politics Chinese premier hails ‘rich fruit’ of relations with IrelandLi Qiang Li said the mutually beneficial co-operation between Ireland and China had made steady progress in recent years
Markets Global Markets Update: European stocks down after Lane dampens hopes of rapid rate cutsMarkets react to beginning of World Economic Forum and Taiwan presidential election