The Chinese government on Saturday issued a raft of regulations to tighten its grip over rare earths production, elements that are used in everything from electric cars to wind turbines …
Monthly Archives For July 2024
What happens to AI progress if China invades Taiwan? A chat with ‘Chip War’ expert Chris Miller.
He says chip designers such as Nvidia are in a precarious position — even as they’re on top of the world.
Barone: COVID-19: Another fail-safe institution proves not so safe
Between 1998 and 2003, the budget of the National Institutes of Health was doubled. This was an extraordinary enterprise after the multi-year, post-Cold War decline in defense spending and at a time …
Beijing says state owns China’s rare earth metals
Beijing has decreed that rare earth metals belong to the state under new regulations said to be aimed at protecting supplies in the name of national security, but which will be seen as another shot…
Restaurant Brands International Announces Investments to Drive Growth in China
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) (“RBI”, “Company”) announced today two transactions in China, the acquisition of Popeyes China, and the co-investment with …
China’s banks want educated, data-minded debt collectors after new rules come into play
Banks and financial service companies in China are recruiting more educated and tech-literate personnel for their debt collections, a reflection of new rules that have professionalised the industry.
Dollar is only winner from China-West trade war: McGeever
The only “winner” from a possible all-out trade war between the West and China will probably be the U.S. dollar. Uncertainty around global trade policy is the highest since 2018-2019 when clashes …
Beijing E-Town Builds Itself into AI Town
On June 29, the AI Town Innovation Conference of Beijing E-Town was held at the National Industrial Park for Information Technology Application and Innovation, releasing Beijing E-Town’s development …
EU rebuffs threat of Beijing probe, stands by foreign subsidies law
The European Commission has dismissed China’s announcement that it could launch an investigation into the EU executive’s alleged misuse of anti-subsidy legislation, saying the framework fully respects …
Green light for autonomous vehicles: Beijing unveils biggest regulation in 5 years
In a draft regulation, the Beijing government is promising support for autonomous driving tech and greater use of collected user and mapping data.
India Issues Veiled Warning to China; Starts Investigation in Glass Fiber Imports
Understanding Glass Fiber and Its Uses. Glass fiber, also known as fiber glass, is a versatile material known for its strength, lightweight nature, and ability to be molded into v …
Alibaba’s Fintech Arm Ant Digital Expands Capital for Blockchain Push
Alibaba’s fintech arm, Ant Digital, increased funding for its blockchain subsidiaries by expanding its registered capital.
China’s central bank moves to address bond frenzy
China’s central bank plans to intervene directly in bond markets in a sign of officials’ growing discomfort with a rally that has pushed borrowing costs to the lowest level in two decades. The …
