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China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet

China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet

Four Chinese officials have been dismissed over a fireworks display in the Himalayas last month by outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx that drew heated criticism. Videos of brightly coloured fireworks tha …

China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths

China tightens export rules for crucial rare earths

China has tightened export controls on rare earths and other materials critical for advanced tech manufacturing as trade negotiations continue with the US. It processes around 90% of the world's rare …

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%

Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier. The company says it sold 11,271 cars …

Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

Chinese woman convicted after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure

A Chinese national has been convicted following an international fraud investigation which resulted in what's believed to be the single largest cryptocurrency seizure in the world. The Metropolitan Po …

Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs

Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs

Eddie Hart studied computer science and cybersecurity at Newcastle University, graduating in 2024. He says he knew getting into the tech workforce would be a challenge, but 'I thought it would be a li …

Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact

Controversial UK oil field publishes full scale of climate impact

The UK's largest undeveloped oil field has revealed the full scale of its environmental impact, should it gain approval by the government. Developers of the Rosebank oil field said nearly 250 million …