The emergence of humanoid robots from China marks a significant leap in the realm of artificial intelligence and robotics. With advancements in technology and a robust commitment to innovation, China …
Monthly Archives For August 2025
African, Asian govt officials learn from Shenzhen’s economic success
A total of 37 government officials and senior party members from 10 African and Asian countries are set to participate in a two-week training program in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, designed to …
Even as China’s economy suffers, stocks soar. What’s going on?
The country’s stockmarket chronically underperforms, meaning that local punters look to bourses in, say, America or Japan, and devise ways of getting cash around China’s capital controls. But this …
Japan Announces Plan to Counter China’s Armed Coast Guard Fleet
The Japan coast guard on Tuesday unveiled its fiscal 2026 budget request—covering the year starting in April—which includes plans to purchase four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones and build two large patrol …
Trump’s tariffs on India kick in; China’s Xi set to host Modi, Putin in show of solidarity
President Donald Trump’s punitive 25% tariffs on Indian goods took effect on Wednesday, taking the total levy to 50%, among the highest rates imposed by the U.S. The U.S. imposed the punitive 25% …
Nvidia earnings to provide a glimpse at the effects of the US-China trade war
For several whirlwind weeks, Nvidia has become a bargaining chip in the US-China trade war. Now, the American chipmaker is about to provide the latest look at how its business has been affected by …
Profit dives at China’s top food delivery firm Meituan amid intense competition
China’s leading food delivery group Meituan, reported on Wednesday a fall of 89% in second-quarter adjusted net profit as it looks to stave off rising competition in the “instant retail” sector.
Why we still don’t know where COVID-19 came from. And why we need to find out.
Five years after COVID-19 emerged, killing millions, costing trillions, and disrupting global life, we still don’t have a definitive answer as to the origins of the pandemic and the virus. This …
Shenzhen SEZ marks 45th anniversary with record drone display
A record fleet of 12,000 drones lit up the skies over Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Tuesday evening to celebrate the city’s 45th anniversary as the country’s first Economic Special Zone.
Regulate or be regulated: Why America must shape global crypto rules | Opinion
The U.S. has a unique opportunity to remain the global leader in finance in this new digital currency era. We must take it.
China’s $1 Trillion Stock Rally Spurs Curbs From Broker, Funds
A $1 trillion stock rally in China is sparking concerns over growing risks to investors, prompting some of the nation’s brokerages and fund managers to cut back on financing and limit purchases.
UBS Flags Intensifying Lithium Supply Disruptions in China, Expects Higher Prices
UBS has revised its lithium price forecasts upward following an in-depth review showing that widespread and prolonged supply interruptions in China could affect as much as 15% of global lithium output …
China Set to Extend LNG Import Decline
China’s LNG imports are set to decline for the tenth consecutive month in August as pipeline gas supply, domestic output, and weak demand weigh on purchases.
