A U.S. aircraft carrier is operating near the Philippines, while a Chinese aircraft carrier is visiting Hong Kong.
Monthly Archives For July 2025
Chip design software firms rise as US lifts curbs on China exports
(Reuters) -Shares of Synopsys and Cadence Design Systems surged in premarket trade on Thursday after the United States lifted export restrictions on chip design software to China, signaling a thaw in …
China denies military base ambitions in Pacific Islands
China’s embassy in Fiji denied on Thursday that Beijing wanted a military base or sphere of influence in the Pacific Islands, after Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said islands were trying to …
How the U.S.-China trade war could leave skies dark on the Fourth of July
There are few sights more dazzling than fireworks on the Fourth of July. Yet all the sparkle and sound on the most American day of the year relies almost solely on China, which is mired…
US-Vietnam trade deal sows new China uncertainty
Vietnam’s trade deal with the United States averts the most punishing of Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” levies but analysts warned it could provoke a fresh standoff between Washington and Beijing.The …
Trump didn’t just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Hanoi that would levy 20% on imports and a 40% tariff on transshipment from Vietnam.
China’s tech giants lobby for offshore yuan stablecoin, sources say
China’s tech giants JD.com and Alibaba affiliate Ant Group are urging the central bank to authorise yuan-based stablecoins to counter the growing sway of U.S. dollar-linked cryptocurrencies, people …
China aircraft carrier ‘Shandong’ draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit
China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday in its first visit to the Asian financial hub, accompanied by three People’s Liberation Army …
China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty
China firmly supports establishing a Southeast Asia nuclear weapon free zone and has made clear its willingness to take the lead in signing the treaty, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on …
Siemens says US has allowed chip software sales to China to resume
Siemens has received notification from the US government allowing it to resume sales of chip design software to China, the German technology company said, as a trade deal between Washington and …
China air travellers caught off guard after regulator grounds some mobile power banks
Passengers told to give up recalled or uncertified devices at airports following a series of incidents involving lithium battery products.
Chinese team creates blockchain tech to resist attacks from quantum computers
Their system – known as EQAS – replaces vulnerable maths-based encryption with a signature tool that’s more secure.
AirPod maker Luxshare plans IPO deal as Hong Kong listing pipeline swells
At US$1 billion, Luxshare’s offering could rank among the 10 biggest Chinese tech listings in Hong Kong this year.
