President Donald Trump spoke by phone to China’s Xi Jinping amid a dispute over a trade agreement that saw tit-for-tat tariffs drop.
Monthly Archives For June 2025
It’s not just AI — China’s quickly gaining an edge over the U.S. in biotech
For all the attention on U.S.-China AI competition, new studies point to China’s rapid rise in biotechnology, especially for drug and agricultural development.
EU launches import surveillance tool amid global trade turbulence, initiates dialogue with China
The EC has also established a dedicated task force to tackle trade diversion challenges, particularly in light of recent global trade tensions.
Sinotau Aims To Be Hong Kong’s ‘First Nuclear-medicine Stock’
As a leader in its category, Sinotau is probably hoping to follow in the footsteps of Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (1276.HK; 600276.SH), a leading Chinese innovative drug maker, which debuted strongly in …
US Faces Vape Shortage as China Tariffs, Seizures Hit Geek Bar
Shipments of vapes from China to the U.S. ground to a near halt in May from a year ago, official data shows, hit by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and a crackdown on unauthorised e-cigarettes…
How China Silences Critics From Afar
Beijing relies on a sophisticated network of agencies, diplomatic personnel and online influencers to carry out transnational repression, activists say.
Citi plans to slash 3,500 tech roles in China as global banks cut costs
A slew of major global banks are under fresh pressure to trim costs against the backdrop of deteriorating global economic outlook.
Trump tariffs live updates: US auto suppliers urge action on China rare earths curbs amid tariff strain
On Wednesday, a US auto parts group, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has urged immediate action over China’s tighter controls on rare earth exports, warning the move could soon disrupt car …
Citi to cut 3,500 tech jobs in China in global revamp
HONG KONG] Citigroup will reduce the number of employees at two of its technology centres in China by about 3,500, the bank said on Thursday (Jun 5), as it pushes to simplify and shrink global…
EU sounds alarm to China over rare earth export controls
The European Union has urged China to ease restrictions on rare earth materials – critical for everything from cars to washing machines – after Beijing’s export controls disrupted supplies and …
Australia’s Lynas Surges as Automakers Flag Risks From China’s Rare-Earth Export Curbs
As the world’s largest rare-earth producer outside China, Lynas is expected to benefit from concerns over global supply stability. Analysts suggest the situation could create favorable conditions for …
Regulators move on plans to open Hong Kong’s $21T crypto derivatives market to pro traders
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is moving to open crypto derivatives trading for professional investors, marking a significant step in the city’s digital asset evolution. The …
MIXUE Group: Riding On The Snow King’s Global Brand Ambition
MIXUE demonstrates low-cost leadership across ice cream, coffee, and milk tea in China, with strong global growth potential. See why MXUBY stock is a Buy.