A top lawmaker asked the Pentagon to review French aerospace company Safran's joint ventures in China, saying the U.S. defense contractor's commercial ties with Chinese companies raise concerns, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
China hopes Novo Nordisk will "continue to cultivate the Chinese market and contribute to building a healthy China," said Ling Ji, China's vice commerce minister, during a meeting with an executive VP from the Danish drugmaker on Friday, the ministry said.
China called for an end to the war in the Middle East on Friday, warning of the impact on global energy, shipping and trade, with the near three-week conflict showing no sign of slowing.