The perception that China likely does not face an existential threat from the United States has had a stabilizing effect on policy in Beijing, which has responded to Trump’s escalation of trade tensions in April…
Monthly Archives For May 2025
Why Integrating BIM and Blockchain Still isn’t Easy—And What’s Standing in the Way
The study uncovers challenges in BIM and blockchain integration, highlighting technological and organizational barriers that impact smart construction adoption.
China looks set to turn to a tariff-proof sector as U.S. trade war bites — K-pop
The about-face is as a “structural turning point” for the sector, aimed at not only combating tariffs, but also promoting domestic consumption, analysts say.
How Chinese brands are disrupting SA’s motor retail market
The extent to which Chinese vehicle brands, particularly SUVs, are upending the motor retail market in the country is starkly laid bare in the annual results of Combined Motor Hol …
Shein IPO paused following Trump’s China clampdown
Shein has parted ways with two UK corporate communications firms brought in to aid its London IPO, following pressure from Donald Trump’s tariff war.
China and Japan cruise into Sudirman cup semi-finals
Hosts and defending champions China booked their place in badminton’s Sudirman Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Malaysia on Friday, while Japan also advanced after beating Taiwan in the quarter-finals by the same score.
China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions
Despite mounting financial pressure, China says it won’t negotiate until the Trump administration shows “sincerity” by canceling tariffs on its goods.
Morning Bid: Bright signs from Beijing, bad omens from Apple
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee A possible de-escalation of trade tensions between Beijing and Washington provided a fillip for markets on Friday, boosting …
How China is quietly diversifying from US Treasuries
As investors become increasingly anxious about US government bonds, Chinese officials are looking for ways to reduce their exposure
How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
China ‘evaluating’ US offer to negotiate tariffs; Beijing’s door is ‘open’
Beijing is “evaluating” an offer from Washington to hold talks over U.S. President Donald Trump’s crippling tariffs, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Friday, signalling a potential de-escalation in …
EUROPE Bright signs from Beijing, bad omens from Apple
Asian stock markets and U.S. futures rose on Friday as signs of possible trade talks between the U.S. and China lifted risk sentiment after lacklustre earnings from tech bellwethers Apple and Amazon …
China says it’s evaluating possible trade talks with the US
China says it is “currently assessing” proposals by the United States to begin trade talks, in a tone shift that could open the door for negotiations.
