China used 'sonar pulses' against Australian divers Australian navy divers were "likely" injured by sonar pulses emitted by a Chinese warship this week, the country's defence minister said, accusing Beijing of "unsafe … World • 18 Nov
Alibaba announces U-turn on cloud unit spin-off Alibaba Group's Hong Kong shares slumped 10% today after it scrapped plans to spin off its cloud business, citing uncertainties fuelled by US curbs on … Business • 17 Nov
Burberry says being hit by slowdown in luxury spending Burberry will struggle to meet its annual revenue forecast of low double-digit growth after a global slowdown in luxury spending, the British company said today. Business • 16 Nov
US says 'real progress' made after summit with China US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed yesterday to resume military-to-military communications and cooperate on anti-drug policies, two major outcomes from their … World • 16 Nov
Biden, Xi meet for first time in a year at key summit US President Joe Biden has met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year for talks that may ease friction between the … World • 16 Nov
Micheál Martin pushes 'open for trade' message in China Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy reviews Tánaiste Micheál Martin's four-day visit to China, with trade and EU relations high on the agenda World • 11 Nov
Biden, Xi to meet next week to 'stabilise' ties - US US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet next week in the San Francisco area to try to "stabilise" relations after recent … World • 10 Nov
China slipped back into deflation in October China slipped back into deflation in October, data showed today, highlighting the work officials have in reviving still-sluggish demand in the world's second biggest economy. Business • 09 Nov
Tánaiste opens 'Ireland House' in Shanghai Tánaiste Micheál Martin has officially opened a new office housing the Irish Consulate-General and several state agencies in Shanghai. World • 09 Nov
Hopes for beef export decision 'within months' Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said that he is hopeful that Chinese authorities will reach a decision on the resumption of Irish beef exports to China … Ireland • 08 Nov
Oil prices fall as China data offset supply cuts Oil prices fell about 3% to their lowest since late August today, as demand concerns arose from mixed Chinese data and waning investor enthusiasm on … Business • 07 Nov
China's exports extend slump in October China's exports fell at a faster pace than predicted in October, data showed today, as the world's second-largest economy is buffeted by faltering global demand … Business • 07 Nov
Tánaiste discusses economic links during China visit Ireland is anxious to "maintain and strengthen" its economic relationship with China, the Tánaiste has told the Chinese foreign minister in Beijing. World • 07 Nov
Estee Lauder, Canada Goose cut annual targets Estee Lauder and Canada Goose Holdings have today cut their annual forecasts as the luxury goods companies grapple with weak demand in high-growth market China. Business • 01 Nov
October China factory activity falls back into decline China's factory activity fell back into contraction in October, official data showed today, despite Beijing announcing a raft of policies aimed at shoring up the … Business • 31 Oct
Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang dies aged 68 China's former premier Li Keqiang has died of a heart attack, just 10 months after retiring from a decade in office. World • 27 Oct
StanChart profit down on China property, banking losses Standard Chartered said today its pre-tax profit dropped 33% in the third quarter of the year, far beyond analyst estimates, after taking a nearly $1 … Business • 26 Oct
Foxconn faces China tax probe amid Taiwan election Foxconn, a major supplier of Apple's iPhones, is facing a tax probe in China, two sources close to Foxconn confirmed today. Business • 23 Oct
China's third quarter GDP growth slows to 4.9% China's economy grew at a faster-than-expected pace in the third quarter, while consumption and industrial activity in September also surprised on the upside, suggesting the … Business • 18 Oct
China trade figures improve slightly in September Chinese exports fell in September, data showed today, but at a slower pace than expected for the second month in a row,. Business • 13 Oct
China frees Australian reporter after three years China has released Australian journalist Cheng Lei after more than three years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said, adding that she has been reunited with … World • 11 Oct
Chinese activist stuck in transit lounge now in Canada A Chinese activist who fled to Taiwan last month and urged authorities there not to deport him said he had arrived in Canada and obtained … World • 08 Oct
Second round of Fukushima wastewater release begins Japan has begun releasing the second batch of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant, an incremental step in a decades-long process that has drawn … World • 05 Oct
Jewellery retailer Pandora raises growth targets Jewellery retailer Pandora has raised its growth targets as it said investments in the brand and store network were paying off, but it sounded a … Business • 05 Oct
Oil set for 2% weekly gain on China holiday demand Oil prices slipped today but were headed for a gain of 2% for the week driven by tight US supply and expectations of strong fuel … Business • 29 Sep