German sportswear giant Adidas on Wednesday reported a rise in quarterly profits, driven by stronger sales across key markets, while warning of a “very volatile” and highly competitive global retail environment.

Taiwan's economy will see unprecedented opportunities should it agree to union with China, Beijing said on Wednesday (April 29) as it continues to try to persuade Taipei to accept its rule, which President Lai Ching-te's government has repeatedly rejected.

Chinese researchers are developing a technology that could turn carbon dioxide emissions into aviation fuel, a breakthrough that may reshape both the energy and airline industries as global fuel prices continue to rise.

China has reportedly suspended the issuance of new permits for autonomous vehicles following a technical disruption involving Baidu’s robotaxi service.

Passenger flights between Iran and China, as well as between Iran and Russia, have resumed after a two-month suspension caused by what Tehran describes as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, state media in both countries reported on Tuesday.

BYD shares rose on Wednesday after China’s top electric vehicle maker clocked slightly better-than-feared earnings in the first quarter, while improving exports also offset steep declines in its domestic market.

The Beijing Auto Show, which opened to the public this week, highlights how intense competition in China has pushed new car prices in the world’s largest auto market down to a fraction of those in the United States.

China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, sends its warships and warplanes into the waters and skies around the island on an almost daily basis .