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China successfully launches space rocket for the first time, matching SpaceX and Blue Origin

On July 10, China achieved a major milestone as a space power by successfully recovering the first stage of a Long March 10B rocket in its maiden flight. It becomes only the second country and only the third entity after US SpaceX and Blue Origin to do so with

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China makes biggest US soybean purchase since 2023

July 8, 2026 1:09 pm, EDT key takeaways: The USDA reported on July 8 that China bought 472,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans, the country’s largest daily sale since November 2023. The purchases, including several cargoes by COFCO, signal renewed trade momentum following US-China talks and support expectations of a rise in Chinese agricultural imports.

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China buys more US soybeans as agricultural trade increases

Soybeans from last year’s crop are loaded into a truck on April 6 at Doug Bartek’s farm near Wahoo, Neb. (Charlie Riddell/AP) July 7, 2026 12:12 pm, EDT key takeaways: China increased purchases of US soybeans with COFCO booking at least six cargoes for September-October following the summit in May between President Donald Trump and

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China and America are demanding withdrawal of tariffs on agricultural products

Beijing and Washington have also set a broader goal of expanding two-way agricultural trade. (Ben Brewer/Bloomberg) July 2, 2026 9:35 am, EDT key takeaways: China and the US agreed in principle to include agricultural products in a mutual tariff reduction framework. China said the two countries aim to expand two-way agricultural trade based on market

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Cars

Ferrari’s first EV is an instant hit in China

The Ferrari Luce is reportedly sold out in China. However, Ferrari is still accepting orders for its first electric vehicle. Ferrari will reveal next month how many people have put down deposits for the Loos. The Ferrari Luce has been controversial since its introduction. Not only is it electric, which many people absolutely hate, but

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Ferrari Luce EV sold in China despite online backlash

Ferrari’s first production electric vehicle, the Luce, became the subject of ridicule online – and then promptly sold out in China. The contrast between those two facts is the most interesting work Ferrari has done in years. Revealed in late May 2026 and priced at around $640,000, the Lucus sparked immediate backlash from purists and

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Toyota’s 2026 clash, Lotus EV in Canada, China likes Ferrari Luce

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. good morning and welcome downshiftor TDS for short, of drive The Daily News Roundup brings you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. downshift A quick recap of what’s happening each

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Hyundai Elantra makeover, Canada gets ‘dry run’ of China, more VW plants reported to close

The biggest car news and reviews, no BS Our free daily newsletter delivers the stories that really matter straight to you every weekday. you are welcome downshiftor TDS for short, of drive The Morning News Roundup is bringing you the biggest automotive headlines from around the world. downshift Summarizes news with links to full stories

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How Nissan used AI to copy China and build the next Skyline in half the time

According to a report by nikkiNissan CEO Ivan Espinosa says the company has an ambitious new goal: getting cars to market in about 30 months. As a proof of concept, Nissan’s new Skyline should be launched this winter after just 26 months of development, which is less than 55 months when Nissan last updated the

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