The UK government approved a new Chinese embassy in London, ending a years-long saga that had strained bilateral relations, and setting the stage for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Beijing next …
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Old architectural marvel in Beijing back in public view
Liuli Ge, which translates into Belvedere of Liuli, was built in 1759 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Liuli, finely glazed pottery in vivid colors, is commonly …
Starmer reportedly to visit China with business dialogue; expert says potential visit marks fresh breakthrough in rewarming bilateral ties
Britain and China will aim to revive a “golden era” business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Beijing next week, with top company executives from both sides invited to participate, …
At 30, Beijing West rail station still on the fast track
Beijing West Railway Station, which marked its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, has transformed from a “local gateway” handling about 8 million passenger trips annually in 1996 into a bustling …
White House and China finalize deal to sell control of U.S. TikTok business to investors backed by Trump administration
The United States and China have signed off on a deal that would hand control of TikTok’s U.S. operations to a group of investors backed by the Trump administration, according to a White House …
IPO Watch: China’s Alibaba plans to list chipmaking unit T-Head via IPO
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is preparing to list its chipmaking arm, tapping strong investor interest in the small circle of companies aspiring to compete with Nvidia Corp. in the hot AI accelerator …
TikTok finalizes deal with China to avoid U.S. ban, White House official says
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Could 2026 Be The Year Of Monster IPOs?
U.S. IPOs make a comeback because of the number of high-profile, must-own private companies reportedly preparing to enter the public markets.
China’s green energy boom is bleeding $60B a year and investors won’t quit
China has built the world’s largest green energy machine and is now discovering how expensive that dominance can be. The country’s solar and wind complex is losing roughly $60 Billion a year on paper, …
Alibaba shares jump on report of potential IPO for AI chip arm
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) shares climbed after a report said the group is preparing the ground for a possible public listing of its semiconductor unit, aiming to tap strong investor demand for …
US, China agree to spin off TikTok’s US operation, White House official confirms
TikTok finalized a deal that will spin-off its U.S. operations with the sign off of the Trump administration and the Chinese government as the social media app faced a U.S. ban.
Shenzhen flyover wrapped in pink flowers
This peaceful highway in Shenzhen breaks the usual image of a crowded metropolis. Adorned with pink bougainvillea and flanked by tall buildings, the view offers a rare glimpse of quiet elegance in one …
Lutnick: Carney’s China deal opens ‘road map’ to change USMCA
The USMCA faces a mandatory review this year. Its renewal is not guaranteed. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has spent months floating the idea of bilateral deals with Canada and Mexico …
