China’s imports of three major energy products from the US hit almost zero in June — a potentially sensitive shift as Beijing and Washington resume talks to resolve their differences on trade.
Monthly Archives For July 2025
Top Fund Backs Further China Bank Stock Rally on Hunt for Yield
A top-performing Greater China equity fund manager is sticking with his conviction call on big Chinese bank stocks listed in Hong Kong, confident that higher dividend payouts will keep enticing …
Europe and China holding scaled-back trade talks with expectations low for major agreements
European leaders are meeting with top Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss trade, climate change and global conflicts.
China remains largest importer of LPG, with US as biggest source
LPG market on an upswing, with exports and imports rising steadily over the past three years, says Banchero Costa …
China controls over 80% of battery materials crucial to US defense equipment, unsettling report reveals
New report details China’s strategic control of battery materials essential for military systems, while U.S. companies face permitting obstacles and processing limitations.
Mainland China capital surge fuelling Hong Kong investment boom
Surging investment into Hong Kong by mainland Chinese investors is increasing market liquidity and depth while strengthening the island’s position as a gateway to China. Short-term headwinds could …
EU and China to mark diplomatic milestone amid tense relations
The European Union and China are to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in Beijing, as many contentious issues dampen the festive mood. European …
Chinese import shifts, infrastructure boom reshape global metals markets
Recent developments in China’s import landscape and ambitious infrastructure projects are sending ripples through global commodity markets, particularly impacting copper, rare earths, and iron ore.
Lawmakers Subpoena JPMorgan and BofA Over IPO of Chinese Battery Startup
A House committee focused on national security had previously urged banks to stop work on CATL’s initial public offering.
U.S. makes shocking move to counter China’s de-dollarization push
The GENIUS Act could be the Trump administration’s attempt at countering China’s de-dollarization push. President Donald Trump makes no secret of the fact that the U.S. is engaged in a geopolitical …
NYC has the third-most skyscrapers in the world—here’s which towering cities beat it
Second place goes to Shenzhen, China’s tech-fueled megacity, boasting more than 380 skyscrapers. Once a sleepy fishing town in the 1970s, Shenzhen is now a skyline of supertalls and architectural …
Trump administration’s new artificial intelligence plan focuses on deregulation, beating China
The White House on Wednesday released its promised “AI Action Plan,” a sweeping agenda aimed at promoting the United States’ dominance in artificial intelligence.
Amazon to close China-based AI research lab
Amazon will shut down its AI research lab in a cost-cutting move as tensions flare with China and as other global companies even seek to leave the nation because of Chinese influence.
