The US and EU are racing to lock in the final details of their major new trade deal before Friday’s deadline. Critics say its a rushed fix, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calling the outcome…
Monthly Archives For July 2025
James Comer reveals Beijing bank wires to Hunter Biden at Joe Biden’s …
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) revealed that Hunter Biden received a substantial sum from Beijing in 2019, and the beneficiary address for the wire transfer was that of Joe …
Exclusive-China Minsheng Bank Cut Beijing Staff Pay by up to 50% in …
Minsheng Bank is a second tier, joint stock bank. It had 7.7 trillion yuan ($1.1 trillion) in total assets at the end of last year, marking the 11th largest among China’s about 4,600 banking …
Alibaba, Standard Chartered partner to accelerate AI adoption in banking sector
The British multinational bank will leverage AI solutions from Alibaba Cloud to boost operational efficiency and elevate customer experience.
Crypto user loses $6.9M to a cold wallet from China’s TikTok – MSN
A crypto user has reportedly lost nearly $7 million in crypto after buying a discounted cold wallet through the Chinese version of TikTok, Douyin, which turned out to be compromised. Blockchain …
Heavy rain leaves dozens dead in Beijing, state media reports
The storms dropped more than 6 inches of rain on average across Beijing by midnight Tuesday, with two other towns recording as much as 21 inches.
China Reveals Major Boost to Aircraft-Carrier Force
China operates the world’s largest navy by hull count, with over 370 ships and submarines in service, including two aircraft carriers. In June, both aircraft carriers were simultaneously deployed to …
Live updates: Trump wraps up U.K. visit; China trade talks continue in Sweden
TRUMP’S U.K. TRIP: President Donald Trump will return to Washington today after meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and reaching a …
Taxman picks up $140M tab after Cadence fined for China export violations
Changes enacted in Trump’s budget cover cost of penalty Electronic design biz Cadence has agreed to plead guilty and pay more than $140 million in fines over charges that it unlawfully sold …
China’s JD.Com Files for JCOIN Trademark, Is A Potential Stablecoin Launch Ahead?
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is making a significant move into the stablecoin market, launching its own fiat-backed cryptocurrencies. Ahead of Hong Kong’s upcoming stablecoin regulation, JD.com has …
iPhone sales rise in China for the first time since late 2023
New research claims that sales of Apple’s iPhone in China grew during the last quarter, giving it growth for the first time in years — although still not enough to beat local manufacturers.
Urban night walking experience in Houhai, Shenzhen, China 4K
Houhai in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District offers modern urban views and a peaceful night walk captured in 4K.
China may gain greater control of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal misses deadline
CK Hutchison signals openness to include a Chinese investor in Panama Canal ports after negotiations with BlackRock expired, raising concerns about Beijing’s influence.
