China has quietly ramped up its imports of Iranian oil, using shadowy shipping tactics and independent “teapot” refineries to work around aggressive U.S.
Monthly Archives For June 2025
Treasury secretary reveals ‘peace deals’ with China as rare earth supplies set to flow
President Trump’s trade talks with China has led to “de-escalation,” according to Secretary Bessent who shared new details about the tariff negotiations.
White House: China Trade Deal Signed, Several More to Come Before July 9
President Trump said the U.S. had signed a trade deal with China, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the White House is close to agreements with several trading partners, ahead of the July 9 deadline.
Video shows girl being pulled from sewer in daring rescue in China
An 8-year-old girl in China was found alive more than seven hours after heavy rain swept her into a sewer, rescues said on June 26.
China’s 344 billion yuan chip fund switches tack to fight US curbs: sources
BEIJING] China’s main chip investment fund is planning to focus on the country’s key shortcomings in sectors like lithography and semiconductor design software, adjusting its approach to better …
Exclusive: China fashion retailer Shein to file confidentially for Hong Kong IPO in rare move, sources say
China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to file a draft prospectus confidentially for its Hong Kong listing, marking a rare departure from the usual practice of companies making public filings …
China Confirms Breakthrough on Rare-Earth Exports to U.S.
The announcement offered hope of a reprieve on shortages that have hit American industry, and came after President Trump said he signed a deal with China.
New Tariffs on EVs Made in China Impact Non-Chinese Brands, Too
The Biden administration hopes to “level the playing field,” but the tariffs are holding some EVs from established brands back.
China’s Geely appoints new chair of European business, replacing founder Eric Li
China’s Geely Holding (GEELY.UL), the main owner of Volvo Cars , Lotus and other auto brands, has appointed a new board chair at its key European investment company to replace founder Eric Li, it said…
Exclusive: Beijing ties cognac deal to EV tariff talks with Europe
France’s cognac makers have reached a tentative deal on minimum import prices for the Chinese market, but China will finalise it only if progress is made in a separate row over EU tariffs on …
Czech Intelligence Reveals China Plan to Crash Into Taiwan Vice President-Elect
Chinese agents operating out of Beijing’s embassy in Prague planned to stage a car collision targeting Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim during her visit to the Czech capital last year, according to an explosive report.
How Trump’s Strike on Iran Might Affect China’s Calculus on Taiwan
By attacking Iran, President Trump has shown he is willing to engage in a distant war. This raises questions in Beijing about what he might risk for Taiwan.
China 5G rush – 4.5m 5G base stations, 300 5G-A cities, 75% 5G traffic
Mobile operators in China are ramping up 5G and 5G-A rollouts, with the former now at 4.5 million cell sites and the latter in 300 cities.
