Officials from the world’s largest economies will try to strike a deal Tuesday to relax painful export restrictions that they have imposed on each other.
Monthly Archives For June 2025
South China Sea: Filipino islanders face ‘very dangerous’ life under Beijing’s shadow
Filipino forces and villagers in the South China Sea face isolation and territorial tensions as they resist China’s growing dominance.
Satellite Photo Shows US Aircraft Carrier in Pacific Rivalry With China
The United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz continues to operate in the South China Sea, satellite imagery shows, as the Chinese navy expands its presence in the Pacific Ocean.
Donald Trump Says China ‘Not Easy’ As Trade Talks Kick Off
The president touted progress in the talks, and said he was hearing “good reports” from his negotiating team in London.
China delays decision in EU pork import case amid EV tariff talks
China extended on Tuesday a high-profile investigation into imported pork from the European Union by six months, days before it was due to wrap up and as negotiators from Brussels and Beijing carve …
Banking With Beijing
But Beijing’s largess has already ensnared smaller countries in debt with unsustainable mega-projects, and some in Kuala Lumpur see the Chinese characters on the wall.
China Bans Bank From Luring Depositors With Popular Labubu Dolls
A Chinese lender’s stunt to woo depositors with gifts including the wildly popular Labubu dolls has been barred by financial regulators, underscoring the increasingly fraught battle among banks for …
Crypto prices today: Bitcoin tops $110,500; Ethereum, Altcoins rally up to 11% ahead of US inflation data
Bitcoin surged past $110,000 amidst anticipation for US inflation data and US-China trade discussions. Ethereum and several altcoins, including Solana and Cardano, also experienced significant gains.
China Challenges US Sea Power With Two Aircraft Carriers in West Pacific
China, which has the world’s largest navy by hull count, continues to expand its military reach and presence in the Pacific Ocean.
Chinese beauty brands explore foreign M&A to spur growth
Some of China’s top beauty brands such as Proya and S’Young are exploring acquisitions of smaller foreign rivals to expand their portfolios and replicate the success of global leaders like L’Oreal or …
‘Bigger destruction than Corona’, US expert issues chilling warning regarding China
This fungus is known to cause head blight, a disease that inflicts severe damage on crops such as wheat, rice, and maize.
China’s $1.1tn asset manager becomes star player on ‘national team’
From recapitalising rural banks to propping up the stock market, Central Huijin, an arm of China’s sovereign wealth fund, has supported the country’s financial system since its launch two decades ago.
Cut-throat competition in China’s coffee business
China’s EV industry is not the only sector grappling with cut-throat competition. Coffee companies are facing similar pressures as well. CNBC’s Elaine Yu takes a look at what’s brewing in the coffee business as China’s…
