China has begun evacuating its citizens from Israel and Iran and was pushing for a ceasefire in the conflict between the two Middle Eastern foes on Tuesday as clashes carried into a fifth day. China’s…
Monthly Archives For June 2025
Infini Pulls the Plug on Crypto Cards as Compliance Costs Mount in China
Crypto card provider Infini is shutting down all card services globally. Mainland Chinese users accessed Infini using VPNs despite the country’s crypto ban. Infini cited …
COVID-19 coverage linked to rise in anti-Asian sentiment, especially among Trump supporters
Americans became less favorable toward Asians as COVID-19 spread and news coverage intensified, according to a new study. The drop was strongest among Trump supporters, highlighting how political …
Echoing Moscow, Islamabad and Pyongyang, Beijing’s alignment with Tehran challenges its credibility as a neutral mediator
Echoing Moscow, Islamabad and Pyongyang, Beijing’s alignment with Tehran challenges its credibility as a neutral mediator.
Trump’s $499 smartphone will likely be made in China
The Trump Organization’s newly-announced T1 smartphone will likely be made in China, experts said, despite claims the device will be manufactured in the U.S.
From tariffs to talks: Can Washington and Beijing sustain this fragile truce?
That qualifier alone renders the euphoria premature. Still, to be charitable, the very fact that Washington and Beijing are speaking the language of dialogue rather than confrontation is an …
Goldman Sachs Says the ‘Prominent 10’ Could Be China’s ‘Magnificent Seven’
The “Prominent 10” are China’s large, public-owned enterprises that Goldman Sachs said it expects to benefit the most in the coming years from a lighter regulatory approach and investments in …
China’s new homes demand to remain well short of 2017 peak, says Goldman Sachs
BEIJING, June 17 (Reuters) – Demand for new homes in China is likely to remain substantially below the market’s 2017 peak over the next few years, Goldman Sachs said late on Monday in a projection…
China has a lock on rare metals. Does this startup have a crowbar?
During trade negotiations last week, China said it will loosen its stranglehold on some of the world’s most critical metals. But a Woburn company says it’s on the way to breaking China’s grip …
Häagen-Dazs, Starbucks Mull Overhauls in China to Fend Off Powerful Local Rivals
The consumer landscape in China was very different in the 1990s, when Häagen-Dazs and Starbucks ventured in with premium products that were alien to most people. They made huge inroads nonetheless, …
Shanghai artists’ works on show in Beijing
At the turn of the 19th century, the Shanghai School emerged as a leading reformative force in the Chinese art scene. The artists’ group initiated a fresh painting style to reflect the growing …
China’s zero tariff: How Kenya will benefit from Beijing’s offer to Africa
China announced plans to cut export tariffs for all African countries that have relations with Beijing, including Kenya, as it seeks to offset high US tariffs.
Map Shows World’s Nuclear Stockpiles As China Warheads Increase
China has an estimated 600 nuclear warheads—an increase of 100 in just one year—the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute reported.
