Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) became the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District on March 27, marking a milestone as the city’s inaugural permit for …
Monthly Archives For March 2025
Chinese exporters hunt for alternatives to ‘irreplaceable’ US buyers
SHENZHEN, China—One of the most popular events at a Chinese exporters’ exhibition last week was a session teaching merchants how to sell more in Russia.
China’s Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects in an address to major global business leaders.
China Court Sentenced 34 People for Defrauding in 460 Million Crypto Scam
In yet another incident, a China court has sentenced 34 people for defrauding over 30,000 victims in a 460 million Yuan crypto scam.
China gives IPOs the green light
US President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs hit carmaker shares and Chinese financial authorities have told some companies they can start launching mainland initial public offerings. Plus, protesters in …
China’s Xi Meets Over 40 Global Business Leaders in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to improve market access at a meeting with a group of global business leaders in Beijing, in an effort to boost investor sentiment as rising tariffs fuel uncertainty for the economy and…
Transcript: China gives IPOs the green light
Sonja Hutson Good morning from the Financial Times. Today is Friday, March 28th, and this is your FT News Briefing. The car industry has hit the skids, and Chinese authorities are giving IPOs the …
Taiwan says China’s SMIC suspected of illegally luring tech workers
Taiwan authorities said on Friday they were investigating whether China’s largest chipmaker SMIC illegally lured Taiwanese tech workers under cover of a shell company on the island masquerading as …
US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and …
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with global executives as Beijing focuses on business outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised tariffs by 20% on China since January over its alleged role in the U.S. fentanyl crisis, and threatened a swath of new tariffs.
China looks to deepen ties with Central Asia as U.S. trade tensions intensify
The escalating trade war with the U.S. has propelled Beijing to further expand its ties with Central Asia, analysts say, as state-backed firms look to substitute U.S. imports and reroute exports. The …
Clean energy giant Goldwind leads China’s global sector push
China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world’s forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive local demand as Beijing aggressively pursues strategic and environmental targets.- Gold rush – …
Chinese President Xi meets with global CEOs in Beijing, Xinhua reports
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with global CEOs in Beijing on Friday, Xinhua reported.