China’s exports large amounts of aluminium as semi-finished product, which has been a point of trade tensions between the country and Western economies.
Monthly Archives For November 2024
China’s COVID Lockdown Inspired Ethereum L2 Taiko
In a recent interview in Bangkok, Taiko’s founder, Daniel Wang, shared his journey and Ethereum inspiration in developing the network.
Beijing can slow, not stop, the yuan’s fall
HONG KONG, Nov 18 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Robert Lighthizer. Mike Walz. Marco Rubio. These renowned China hawks are not the names Beijing wants popping up in President-elect Donald Trump’s early …
Xi’s Olive Branch to Trump Comes With Warning on China Red Lines
Xi Jinping used his final meeting with Joe Biden to send a clear message to Donald Trump: China wants to be friends, but is ready for a fight if necessary.
Beijing’s sister-city links get Rio boost
Eliandro Libania, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt coach, has found a unique bond with Beijing, where he has lived for the past five years. “I feel comfortable here. Beijing is my favorite Chinese …
China to spend billions on another fab offering mature nodes — YDME formed to operate new $4.6B facility
China has established the Beijing Yandong Microelectronics (YDME) semiconductor company, destined to operate a 300mm fab that will cost around $4.6 billion to get up and running. The chipmaker will be …
China’s youth embrace the great outdoors with gusto
Young Chinese, driven by a quest for healthy lifestyles, a desire to forge new friendships, and the influence of social media, are embracing outdoor sports with a passion. In turn, this burgeoning …
Investors Eye IPO Access as Hong Kong Stock Link Turns 10
A decade after China opened up its exchanges to a broad swath of international investors through a trading link with Hong Kong, investors are craving deeper access.
Chinese Steel Exports Are Booming But Here’s Why That Won’t Last
Unless Beijing rips up its current playbook and decides to re-inflate the housing market or splurge on infrastructure, then steel consumption in China is in long-term decline. But mills have barely cut production to match…
China’s consumption key to future growth as Trump tariff threat looms, economist says
China’s future growth potential lies in increased consumption and a larger service sector amid the threat of tariffs from Donald Trump, an economist has said. “China’s industrial development has …
China targets critical metal exports in anticipation of further US tech, trade curbs
Beijing will expand export controls on critical minerals like tungsten, graphite, and magnesium needed to make electronics, a move analysts say is in anticipation of expected sweeping US tariffs on Chinese goods and increased curbs…
2024 FBS event wraps up with talks on Asean, scientific research, Europe, US-China ties
The second day of the by-invitation event kicked off with a discussion about opportunities in Asean with Malaysia at the helm.
Brazil courts China as its Musk feud erupts again
On November 11th Mr Xi expressed his wish for China’s friendship with Brazil to “flow unceasingly like the Yangtze River and the Amazon River.” In recent months, “anyone who is anyone in Brazil has been…
