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Monthly Archives For November 2025
Report on Shenzhen-Jiangmen railway collapse documents regulation violations
The Department of Emergency Management of Guangdong Province has released a report into the “Dec 4” collapse on the Shenzhen-Jiangmen railway line which concluded that the deadly accident was caused …
China’s flying taxis struggle to take off
China ’s Civil Aviation Administration has granted certificates allowing EHang to offer commercial passenger services with its pilotless eVTOL, a low-altitude aircraft that can reach speeds of 130 kph …
GORDON CHANG: China’s rising markets mask a fragile economy, social discontent
China’s weak economy isn’t stopping foreign investors, who are flooding its stock market again — despite serious signs of trouble ahead.
China Int’l Development’s Latest Pivot To Power Semiconductors After Past Fiascos
In its announcement, China International Development says it has been “seeking to expand its business,” and adds that the newly signed MOU gives it three months to reach a final agreement with Lonten.
Crypto comeback: How China revives Bitcoin mining despite restrictions
The resurgence in bitcoin mining could act as a demand and price support for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin trades below resistance as China’s mining rebound and security risks shape market outlook
Bitcoin is struggling despite China regaining 14% of global mining share and security risks escalating after an $11M crypto theft in San Francisco. Explore how China’s mining revival, investor safety …
JingDong Industrials to launch IPO seeking up to $500 million next week, sources say
JingDong Industrials, a unit of Chinese online retailer JD.com , is planning to launch an initial public offering of up to $500 million in Hong Kong next week, three sources with knowledge of the deal…
Aluminum Firm Jumps In Hong Kong Trading Debut, Mints New Billionaire
Chuangxin Industries raised $706 million from its IPO, attracting investors including Swiss commodities giant Glencore AG and Singapore-based investment firm Hillhouse Group.
China’s CXMT challenges Samsung and SK Hynix with cutting-edge DDR5 AI memory chips
CXMT’s new DDR5 chips reached speeds of up to 8,000 megabits per second and had a maximum die capacity of 24 gigabits.
How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries
China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too.
China criticises Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
China called Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on an island near Taiwan a deliberate attempt to “create regional tension and provoke military confrontation” on Monday, as a diplomatic dispute simmers …
China logs millions of tons of oil Indonesia didn’t export — explosive surge sparks fears of hidden Iran sanctions evasion
China has recorded a sharp increase in crude oil shipments declared as coming from Indonesia. This rise stands out because it does not match Indonesia’s actual export levels. According to Chinese …