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Monthly Archives For December 2025
Photo essay: In Texas, a former Chinese official targeted by Beijing’s surveillance finds refuge
The Chinese government is using an increasingly powerful tool to control and monitor its own officials: Surveillance technology, much of it originating in the United States, an Associated Press …
From Chips to Security, China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S.
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
Top 5 Chinese EV brands you should definitely know about
EVs are driving the next generation of mobility globally, and the momentum behind electric vehicles has never been stronger. According to the IEA, EVs reduced oil demand by more than 1.3 million …
China IPO Mania Gives Investors Just a 0.02% Shot at Stock
Investors who successfully secured 500 shares of AI chipmaker Moore Threads Technology Co. at its initial public offering last week would have realized a profit of about 500% on the first day of trade …
A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech
Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government.
China’s food-security push to slash soy imports by two-thirds in a decade: Goldman Sachs
Beijing is lowering feed content and making related advancements that analysts say could reduce China’s foreign-soybean dependence dramatically within a decade China is on track to slash its reliance …
China’s generative AI tiger MiniMax pursues Hong Kong IPO to expand global reach
Hong Kong equity market offers platform for mainland Chinese AI firms seeking international investors amid intensifying domestic competition Chinese artificial intelligence start-up MiniMax plans to …
Hongqi, Mao’s national car, rejuvenates its brand and takes aim at overseas markets
Tired of being driven around in Soviet-built sedans in the 1950s, Chinese leader Mao Zedong wanted China, a rising power globally, to have its own state limousine and commissioned a locally produced …
Only 0.02% of Stock Bids Is Awarded in China IPO Market Frenzy
Trying to get a piece of a new listing in China has always been a long shot, but this year it has become a near-impossible feat.
Founder of Moore Threads, China’s ‘Nvidia,’ becomes billionaire after blockbuster IPO
Zhang Jianzhong, founder of Moore Threads Technology, became worth $4.3 billion after his Chinese AI chipmaker’s shares soared 425% during its Shanghai market debut last week.
Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese “super embassy” in London
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
China urges Mexico to reverse 50% tariffs ‘as soon as possible’
China has called on Mexico to reverse its new tariff law, which sets up to 50% import duties on products from countries including China.
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