China is building an extensive underwater surveillance system across the South China Sea, dubbed the “Underwater Great Wall.” Combining advanced sonar arrays, hydrophones, and underwater drone …
Monthly Archives For May 2025
China’s USTC adds 100 admission slots for foundational disciplines and emerging engineering
The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) recently announced to add 100 undergraduate admission slots, with all the additional slots allocated to foundational disciplines and emerging …
Chinese savers decry falling deposit rates but still won’t spend more
After Chinese banks reduced deposit rates last week, Miro Chen launched a social media poll: “When interest rates fall, do you save or spend?” …
Southeast Asia and Gulf leaders meet with China as governments look to coordinate in the face of Trump tariffs
The GCC’s pivot to the East is a “pragmatic move,” says Joanne Lin, senior fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
Beijing should seize on rattled faith in US dollar to accelerate yuan’s global influence
Amid erratic US trade policies, Asian governments are looking for alternatives for reserves, payments and settlements, giving the yuan an opening In the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis, …
China rejects criticisms regarding its debt issue
The Foreign Ministry rejected on Tuesday criticisms regarding China’s debt issue related to developing countries, saying that such claims ignore facts and overlook the role of Western commercial …
Tidal wave of debt: Poorest nations struggle as loan repayments to China peak in 2025
“Developing countries are grappling with a tidal wave of debt repayments and interest costs to China,” said Riley Duke, a researcher at the Lowy Institute. “Now, and for the rest of this decade, China …
Hard Time For Chinese Economy? China’s Credit Outlook Stays ‘Negative’ Despite Policy Efforts, Says Moody’s
Moody’s has maintained its ‘negative’ outlook on China’s credit rating, warning that prolonged trade tensions and high tariffs from the United States could undermine the world’s second-largest economy …
Poorest nations face $22bn China debt bill in 2025, risking cuts to vital services
Poorest 75 nations face $22bn in debt repayments to China in 2025, risking cuts to health, education, and climate resilience efforts.
China’s industrial profits defy expectations despite tariff pressures
China’s industrial profits rose 3.0% YoY in April, accelerating from a 2.6% increase in March despite uncertainties from trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Nvidia To Be Hit By China Chip Export Curbs Or Deliver Q2 Guidance Surprise After Middle East Deal? Here’s What Charts Show Ahead Of Q1 Results
While the export restrictions on Nvidia’s AI chips have dented its earnings estimates for Q1, Middle East deals could surprise Q2 guidance.
CBBC Hosts Inaugural UK-China Brand Excellence Summit
On Wednesday, 21st May, the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) hosted UK-China Brand Excellence Summit at the Hengfu Art Center in Shanghai. As a sister event to CBBC’s flagship “China Consumer” …
Australian think-tank’s claim of China as ‘debt collector’ in developing world biased, politically motivated: Chinese expert
An Australian think tank has claimed that the world’s poorest nations are facing a “tidal wave of debt” as repayments to China reach record levels in 2025, claiming China has emerged as the leading debt…
