America’s top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
Monthly Archives For April 2024
Hong Kong to launch spot bitcoin ETF next week, highlighting contrast with crypto ban in mainland China
Hong Kong will launch its first spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds next week, cementing the city’s role as a virtual-asset hub, in contrast to mainland China’s crackdown on cryptocurrencies.
Arthur Hayes shames us for not being bullish enough on crypto right now
The legendary Arthur Hayes is laying it on thick again, calling out the cautious and the conservative in the crypto community with a relentless fervor that’s …
Shenzhen keen to partner with SA to drive innovation
Shenzhen has a population of 18 million, far less than South Africa’s 62 million, but its gross domestic product (GDP) of $482 billion exceeds that of South Africa, which is $401bn.
Nothing off the Table in US Response to China Overcapacity, Yellen Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration is not taking anything off the table with regard to a potential response to China’s industrial overcapacity, which is a top concern for the U.S. and its allies, U.S.…
Airbus in talks on China jet order ahead of Xi visit, sources say
Airbus is in talks with China over a potentially major aircraft order ahead of a visit to France by Chinese President Xi Jinping, two people familiar with the matter said.The Chinese leader is due to…
German ministers call on China, Gulf states to contribute climate finance
China and other big-polluting developing countries should pay more to help poor states cope with climate change, Germany’s foreign and development ministers said on Thursday, as countries prepare for …
US Faces Mounting Plastic Waste Challenge With Limited Recycling Solutions After China’s 2018 Import Ban: Report
What Happened: The U.S. has been dealing with a plastic waste crisis for several years, Business Insider reported on Thursday. Previously, the U.S. exported 7 million tons of plastic waste annually to …
European ports swamped with cars amid China EV offensive
Some European ports are struggling to cope with a massive influx of vehicles. The surge in imports, mostly from China, has transformed these ports into vast parking lots causing congestion and delays.
Blockchain And AI: The Dream Team Of Tech
Blockchain and generative AI have become the most transformative forces, reshaping industries worldwide. While each technology has independently made waves with its revolutionary potential, the true …
Staggering ‘760k jobs at risk’ if UK fails to match China on access to critical materials
EXCLUSIVE: Some 780,000 are employed across the wider automotive industry in Britain but an expert warns jobs are at risk unless the UK catches up to China over access to critical minerals.
China has reportedly made progress on a laser-powered submarine project
Chinese scientists have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in submarine propulsion systems with the development of a laser-engineered, supersonic, and silent submarine.
New ASML boss Fouquet must navigate US/China chip war
China was ASML’s second-largest market by sales in 2023 … him as able to keep people talking even when pressure on a key supplier to improve its technology and triple its output at the same…
