A new COVID-19 variant (NB.1.8.1 — unofficially nicknamed “Nimbus”) is quietly crossing borders. First detected globally in January 2025, the variant has now been confirmed in over 20 countries, …
Monthly Archives For June 2025
‘Small step away…’: New bat virus similar to Covid emerges in China, raising fresh pandemic fears
The discovery of HKU5-CoV-2 comes amid heightened global vigilance over emerging infectious diseases, a caution rooted in the collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic that claimed millions of lives.
US stock futures lower after US and China reach trade agreement
U.S. stock futures are lower before May inflation data and details of a U.S.-China trade deal.
Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback
Chinese tech giant Huawei (HWT.UL) launched its Pura 80 smartphone series on Wednesday, as the company seeks to cement its comeback in China’s premium smartphone market following years of U.S. sanctions.
US and China say they have agreed on framework to resolve trade disputes
Senior U.S. and Chinese negotiators have agreed on a framework to get their trade negotiations back on track after a series of disputes that threatened to derail them, both sides have said. The announcement came…
As US trade truce gets back on track, some Chinese exporters are ‘slowly dying’
Jacky Ren, who owns a kitchen appliance factory in China, says exporters in his industry are now selling at a loss to keep their U.S. clients, with little power to say “no” to requests for…
China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs
The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.
China rare earths magnets maker says it has received export licences
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese rare earths magnet producer JL MAG Rare-Earth said on Wednesday it had obtained export licences for rare earths products including magnets, motor rotors and components to regions including the U.
US and China reach limited trade deal to relax export curbs, keep tariffs on hold
United States and China officials have agreed to a barebones trade framework meant to calm tensions and delay massive tariff hikes.
BYD vows timely supplier payments as China scrutinizes automakers
Several government-backed automakers also pledged to standardize bill payment for suppliers to 60 days.
US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London
The United States and China have agreed on a framework to implement their trade truce, officials on both sides said Wednesday, after concluding two days of talks in London to defuse tensions and ease …
Real-Time Collapse: China’s Economy Is Falling Apart Before Our Eyes
Once hailed as the world’s unstoppable economic engine, China is now facing a perfect storm: collapsing real estate giants, shrinking exports, soaring youth unemployment, and mounting local debt. This …
ECB, China’s central bank renew cooperation agreement
The European Central Bank said on Wednesday it signed a memorandum of understanding with the People’s Bank of China to update their existing cooperation in central banking.
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