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Monthly Archives For June 2025
Russia Plans to Teach China How to Beat US and NATO Weapons: Ukraine Intel
Analysts say Beijing is eager to learn from Moscow’s combat experience, even as its military capabilities eclipse its Russian ally’s …
10 Tech Brands So Popular In America, You Probably Didn’t Realize They’re Owned By China
The technology market is a multi-national world that spans continents and corporations. Which household names trace roots back to Chinese investment?
The Luxurious US Hotel Chain That’s Owned By China
One of New York’s iconic hotels was purchased by a Chinese group in 2014, followed by the subsequent purchases of other properties and a legal case.
China to overtake Australia as world’s top lithium miner by 2026, Fastmarkets says
China by next year will overtake Australia as the world’s top miner of the battery metal lithium, according to a forecast from consultancy Fastmarkets, and its market prowess is expected to grow …
Lawmakers grapple with questions of safety vs speed in AI race with China
Bipartisan lawmakers stressed U.S. dominance in AI development over China, as witnesses highlighted the need for smart guardrails to balance safety with technological advancement.
Texas the latest state with a law banning foreign adversaries from buying real estate
With Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature of SB 17, Texas becomes the latest state to ban land and property acquisitions by adversarial nations like Iran, North Korea and China.
China Market Update: Six Agencies Announce “Financial Support To Boost & Expand Consumption”
Asian equities cheered the confirmation of the de-escalation in the Middle East and a potential July US interest rate cut, led by Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Taiwan.
China’s plug-in hybrid exports spike in wake of EU tariff exemption
Plug-in hybrids are exempt from European Union duties on Chinese electric vehicles. China’s auto giants have been quick to take advantage.
Trump Signals He Won’t Stand in Way of China Buying Iranian Oil
President Trump said he wouldn’t stop China from purchasing oil from Iran, signaling he might ease the U.S.’s “maximum pressure” campaign on Tehran. “They’re in the oil business. I mean, I could stop …
Trump says China can buy Iranian oil, urges it to buy US crude
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move that the White House clarified did not indicate a relaxation …
S&P Chief Economist: ‘less pessimistic’ on U.S.-China tariffs, forecasts 2.9% global growth
Paul Gruenwald, Chief Economist at S&P Global Ratings is forecasting global GDP growth at 2.9% in 2025, saying China is “the one country that really moves the global needle” amid ongoing economic …
China military unveils mosquito-sized drones for “special missions”
Analysts say the miniature device is well-suited for surveillance but has limited potential on the battlefield.
