US foreign service has lost more than 3,000 employees and dozens of bureaus, leaving China with largest diplomatic corps.
Monthly Archives For August 2025
Trump’s new China tariff hits another crypto mining firm in $185 dispute
Even if the equipment is not directly from China, nations with close trade ties to China, such as Laos and Myanmar, suffer some of the highest tariffs of 40%. Some analysts told the BBC that…
China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon vs. Tempest 6th Generation Fighter: Who Wins?
Key Points and Summary – A speculative comparison pits the UK’s sixth-generation Tempest fighter against China’s operational fifth-generation J-20. -The Tempest, a joint project with Italy and Japan, …
Chinese automaker unveils AI-powered EV with impressive capabilities: ‘Hardcore technology’
If that wasn’t enough, the price is pretty eye-opening. Chinese automaker unveils AI-powered EV with impressive capabilities: ‘Hardcore technology’ first appeared on The Cool Down.
The case of Bao Fan, China’s star banker released from detention after 2 years
Bao Fan, founder of China Renaissance and one of China’s most influential dealmakers, has been released after over two years in detention. His disappearance in 2023 shocked the business community and …
US Commerce to approve Nvidia’s H20 chip exports to China
A US official said that the Bureau of Industry and Security —the division of the Commerce Department responsible for export controls—had started approving licenses for the H20 chip. Nvidia developed …
China’s July factory-gate prices miss forecast, deflation concerns persist
China’s producer prices fell more than expected in July, while consumer prices were unchanged, underscoring the impact of sluggish domestic demand and persistent trade uncertainty on consumer and …
Did Chinese authorities take a page from the Covid-19 playbook for chikungunya?
Local government measures to control spread of the mosquito-borne disease spark pandemic memories for some residents.
China’s July consumer prices flat, factory-gate prices miss forecast
China’s consumer prices were unchanged in July, while producer prices fell more than expected, underscoring the impact of sluggish domestic demand and persistent trade uncertainty on consumer and …
China’s consumer prices flat in July
China’s consumer prices were unchanged in July while producer deflation persisted, as consumer and business morale took a hit from weak domestic demand and trade uncertainty.
As AI chatbots gain popularity in China, so does the business of inserting ads into results
Unlike traditional SEO meant to improve rankings in results, GEO aims to ensure content is cited, summarised or recommended by AI models As ChatGPT-like chatbots gain traction, generative engine …
China vows to continue buying Russian oil amid Trump’s tariff threats
China’s Foreign Ministry justified its imports of Russian oil on Aug. 8, suggesting Beijing will continue to purchase oil from Moscow despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. “It is …
In the U.S.-China Tech Race, Corporate Governance Is the Weak Link
Andrew King, a general partner at Bastille Ventures and founder of Future Union, examines Intel’s deepening ties to China to illustrate how outdated corporate governance standards are undermining …
