Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Chinese “overconcentrated supply chains” pose a threat to U.S. jobs and recent investments meant to build up the U.S. green energy sector.
Monthly Archives For June 2024
China Is Testing More Driverless Cars Than Any Other Country
Assisted driving systems and robot taxis are becoming more popular with government help, as cities designate large areas for testing on public roads.
Is China Exporting Its Political Model To The World? A New Report Says Yes.
Debate has raged for decades over whether Beijing is actively exporting its authoritarian system abroad, but a new report based on a trove of previously unexamined government documents shows how China is experimenting with spreading…
Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong affairs praises city’s rule of law and ‘fearless’ judges
Beijing’s top official overseeing Hong Kong affairs has stressed the city’s rule of law was built and upheld by the collective efforts of the entire judiciary and legal community, including “fearless” and “impartial” judges. Xia…
China Poses ‘Existential’ Threat, US Ally Says
“We will not back down if what is ours is illegally taken by somebody, especially a bully,” the Philippines’ defense chief said.
China’s Ambitious ‘5G-A’ Plans in Tibet: Strategic Implications for India
China’s expansion of the “low-altitude economy” with cutting-edge tech has deep implications for its surveillance capabilities along the disputed border.
China’s chip exports are booming but may be nearing overcapacity, stoking fears of chip glut — SMIC revenues rise as profits fall
China’s semiconductor imports and exports have both grown in the first half of 2024, but growth falls behind competing nations and points to long-term problems.
Analysis-Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
The European Union’s plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short of a tougher U.S. position tending towards an outright …
China Export Boom To Global South Continues
(MENAFN- Asia Times) China reported higher-than-expected export growth in May of 11.2% in RMB terms and 7.6% in terms of US dollars year-on-year, indicating that the country is like to meet the government’s 5% growth…
China’s top smartphone player Honor launches first flip foldable phone in challenge to Samsung
The Honor Magic V Flip will be available in China only, for now, with the company talking up the camera and artificial intelligence capabilities.
‘Beijing knows where it hurts most’: China considers its response after EU tariff hike
“China has [previously] retaliated with export restrictions on those crucial raw materials such as gallium, germanium, graphite, and key rare earth elements … Beijing knows where it hurts most.” Trillo-Figueroa said Beijing could also target…
Bangkok to Beijing train trip gets closer to reality with Thai expansion
Thailand will run a trial service between Bangkok and Laos’ capital Vientiane between July 13 and 14. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China’s zinc imports reflect shifting market dynamics
China’s imports of zinc concentrates fell sharply over the first four months of this year in response to a tightening raw materials market.
