China kept its lead as the world’s biggest electric vehicle market in 2025, and local companies grabbed even more space from foreign carmakers. The country sold almost 13 million electric cars and …
Monthly Archives For January 2026
China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high
Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United States’ intervention in …
US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat
Rep. Gregory Meeks warns China sees opportunity to justify Taiwan aggression by pointing to U.S. military action in Venezuela. House Foreign Affairs Committee members debate differences.
Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
China’s EV dominance at home is squeezing out foreign carmakers
China’s electrification trend helped local brands take nearly two-thirds of the country’s passenger-car market.
China slaps export controls on Japan military for Taiwan remarks
China imposed controls on exports to Japan with any military use, intensifying a dispute between Asia’s top economies over remarks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made last year on Taiwan.
$15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure: How Billionaire Chen Zhi Built a Global Crypto Scam and Lost It All
Cambodia extradites billionaire Chen Zhi to China over a global crypto scam tied to forced labour and a record $15B bitcoin seizure.
China’s December bank lending seen rising on government stimulus measures
By Liz Lee BEIJING, Jan 9 (Reuters) – New bank loans in China probably rose in December from the month before, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, as government stimulus measures slowly began to lift…
How rare earths raise the stakes in China-Japan spat
Now, concerns are growing that newly announced restrictions on China’s exports will lead to a curb on rare earths, hitting a long-recognized vulnerability in Japan’s supply chains.What sparked the …
China’s generative AI firm MiniMax jumps 91% in debut after US$619m IPO
The stock was priced at HKD165 (US$21.17 or $27.23) apiece in an upsized offering, with retail investors subscribing to more than 1,830 times the shares available.
Navigating Trends in China’s Data Compliance Regime
China data compliance trends highlight stricter audits, cross-border rules, and enforcement—what foreign firms must know now.
China’s second ‘AI tiger’ MiniMax, soars in record-breaking Hong Kong market debut
On Friday, January 9, the Shanghai-based AI unicorn MiniMax made a stunning debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, rocketing 78% higher on its first day. The surge outpaced fellow tiger Zhipu AI …
SMETA-Certified Sports Sunglasses Manufacturers in China See Increased Interest from Global Brands
That’s why brands seek out a “ China SMETA‑Certified Sports Sunglasses Manufacturers ” solution — combining China’s manufacturing scale and speed with SMETA‑audited responsible supply‑chain practices.
