China’s internet platforms are quietly reviving consumer lending, taking Beijing’s push to make household borrowing cheaper as a signal that regulators may be easing a years-long crackdown on the …
Monthly Archives For November 2025
China suspends some critical mineral export curbs to the U.S. as trade truce takes hold
China has rolled back a number of restrictions on its export of critical minerals and rare earth materials to the U.S., in a sign of thawing trade tensions.
City Reflection and Palm Trees in Shenzhen
Take a peaceful walk through a hidden corner of Shenzhen’s modern business district. Surrounded by glass buildings, palm trees, and perfect silence, this area blends luxury, design, and nature in one …
China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
China has lifted export controls on computer chips vital to car production, the country’s commerce ministry has said. Exemptions have been granted to exports made by Chinese-owned Nexperia for …
How the US overtook China as Africa’s biggest foreign investor
As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.
China’s Total Blockchain Investments Dropped 40% in 2019 Compared to 2018
Chinese blockchain spending in areas of investment and financing deals has dropped over 40% in 2019, according to a new study by state-run sources. Over the course of 2019, China totally had 245 …
China’s Dive Into Blockchain, Digital ID Spurs Rest of World to Action
News on crypto and blockchain technology is coming in abundance from China. This became especially true in late October 2019, when the Chinese President Xi Jinping called for accelerating the use of …
China’s major commodity imports ease, except for iron ore
China’s imports of major commodities were largely soft in October as high prices weighed on volumes, with iron ore’s resilience bucking the trend despite the steel sector showing signs of pressure.
Pacific island nation embarrasses Xi, angers China
The Fijian government sought to appease Beijing’s anger in a press release on Friday by stating that it “reaffirms its commitment to the One China Policy” and “values its diplomatic relations with the …
China suspends export ban on some rare earth metals to U.S.
China’s Commerce Ministry announced Sunday that it would suspend an export ban on some rare earth metals to the United States as trade tensions ease.
Florida cracks down on Chinese citizens buying real estate
This week, a Florida law that limits land purchases by individuals from China was upheld by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, rejecting a legal challenge …
China started separating its economy from the West years ago | Analysis
China has been able to establish choke points to pressure the U.S. economy, while making it harder for Washington to block China.
China suspends part of control measures on dual-use items export to US
BEIJING: China will suspend the implementation of a clause in an announcement it issued in 2024, which involves the export control of dual-use items to the United States, the Ministry of Commerce said …
