China’s refining and petrochemical sector is facing “involution,” a reference to brutal competition and falling profits, the vice chairman of the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation said …
Monthly Archives For August 2025
China’s mega dam Xiluodu stops using Western industrial chips over security concerns
Shift from Siemens and Schneider reflects concerns over industrial control system vulnerabilities, including computer worms like Stuxnet China’s Xiluodu Dam – one of the world’s largest hydropower stations – has fully transitioned away from Western-made…
Applied Materials sued in China by rival over alleged trade secret theft – report
Applied Materials, reportedly, was sued by Beijing E-Town Semiconductor Technology in China over alleged trade secret theft.
Chinese hotels turn to hawking food as guests tighten belts
Every evening, staff at Beiyuan Grand Hotel in Beijing set up street stalls selling freshly-cooked gourmet dishes trying to make up for falling revenue indoors as Chinese consumers and firms cut …
Starbucks struggles to find new identity amid fierce competition in China
The stake sale exercise is underscoring Starbucks’ identity crisis in China as it tries to salvage a flagging legacy business amid fierce domestic competition …
Chinese Imports Fell During Trump’s First Term. It’s Happening Again.
As other Asian countries ramp up manufacturing, the U.S. snaps up fewer Chinese goods.
China sees backlash from companies, workers over mandatory social security payments
There are fears that ruling may further disadvantage small companies and workers already struggling to make ends meet. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Chinese PC maker Lenovo says US-China tariff pause a positive sign
China’s Lenovo said on Thursday the tariff pause between Washington and Beijing was positive and growth in China’s AI infrastructure remained strong despite U.S.-China tech tensions.
Chinese cosmetics challenge global brands with affordable allure
China’s cosmetics exports rose 12 per cent year on year in the first half to US$2.6 billion, according to customs data China’s mass-market beauty products are gaining traction overseas, undercutting …
India-China Direct Flights Soon: Airline Stands Ready To Resume Services, Says IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers on Wednesday said the airline stands ready to resume direct flights between India and China.
Focus: China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times
Pharmaceutical research and development firms in China are increasingly interested in procuring critical supplies known as reagents from local manufacturers, industry executives and managers said, as …
China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times
Pharmaceutical research and development firms in China are increasingly interested in procuring critical supplies known as reagents from local manufacturers, industry executives and managers said, as …
China launches 8th batch of satellites for 13,000-strong internet megaconstellation (video)
Guowang, whose name translates as “national network,” will be operated by China Satnet, a state-run company established in 2021. The constellation will eventually consist of about 13,000 satellites, if all goes to plan.
