Solid-state batteries have the potential to provide higher energy density while also being cheaper and safer than lithium-ion batteries. The technology could improve electric vehicle performance and …
Monthly Archives For May 2025
China orders top banks to raise yuan share in cross-border trade amid tariff tension
China told its biggest banks to increase the use of the yuan in trade with foreign partners, raising the required ratio to 40% from 25%, according to Bloomberg.
China’s premier calls for expanded trade ties with Malaysia
China’s Premier Li Qiang called for expanded trade and investment ties with Malaysia, urging the two countries to safeguard free and multilateral trade in a meeting with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim …
Ingrid Yeung visits Shenzhen
Secretary for the Civil Service Ingrid Yeung leads officials from the Civil Service Bureau and the Digital Policy Office on a duty visit to Shenzhen together with a delegation of the Legislative …
China Raises Cross-Border Yuan Use Requirement for Major Banks
China’s central bank asked its major lenders to raise the share of yuan when facilitating cross-border trade, in its latest push for the use of the currency as the world grapples with the onslaught of…
Rethinking China’s renminbi strategy in a fragmenting global economy
In a fragmenting global economy, China’s push to internationalise the renminbi reveals how economic and financial linkages are being selectively reshaped by Beijing in response to growing geopolitical …
China unveils new strategy to boost tech dominance
Chinese authorities are planning a new initiative, modeled after “Made in China 2025,” which aims to boost the production of technologically advanced goods, such as chip-making equipment, according to Bloomberg sources.
U.S. Exports Top $522 Billion, A Record Pace Being Set For 2025
Seven of the top 10 U.S. exports are at record levels. Not yet reflected in the government data are Trump’s April 2 tariffs on the world.
Nvidia’s chief says U.S. chip controls on China have backfired
Washington’s efforts gave Chinese companies “the spirit, the energy and the government support to accelerate their development,” said Jensen Huang.
Beijing’s 476 listed companies post remarkable results
Beijing’s 476 listed companies recorded remarkable results last year. Their total revenue reached 25.75 trillion yuan, accounting for 35.87 percent of the Chinese A-share market, while their net …
Chinese customs caution slows some rare earth magnet exports, sources say
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese customs are holding up some shipments of lower-performance rare earth magnets used in appliances and consumer electronics because of confusion over how to apply Beijing’s …
Nvidia eyes China rebound with stripped-down AI chip tailored to export limits
If Nvidia extends the strategy beyond China, AMD and Intel could come under pricing pressure, particularly in cost-sensitive segments of the AI market.
Beijing hosts 150 emerging brands at 3rd IBrandi Festival
The 3rd IBrandi Festival was recently held in Beijing’s Tongzhou district, attracting 150 emerging brands and focusing on marketing, products, branding, and operation to capture the global consumption …
