China places former chairman of top aircraft maker AVIC under investigation for corruption

China places former chairman of top aircraft maker AVIC under investigation for corruption

Tan, 62, was removed from his post at state-owned giant AVIC in March 2023 for age reasons, according to the party’s personnel management arm. Tan, a native of Hunan province, is a technocrat trained in aviation engine design, manufacturing and engineering. He had spent two decades with AVIC, a conglomerate with over 100 subsidiaries and … Read more

2 Republicans ask Pentagon to add Chinese battery maker CATL to restricted list

2 Republicans ask Pentagon to add Chinese battery maker CATL to restricted list

Two top Republican lawmakers on Wednesday asked the US Defence Department to add Chinese battery maker CATL to a restricted list of companies allegedly working with Beijing’s military. Companies added to the list cannot receive US military contracts and being added to the list carries significant reputational risks, experts say. Senator Marco Rubio, the vice-chairman … Read more