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Monthly Archives For January 2026
Trump has a China problem in Venezuela: What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes
WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to claiming that Venezuelan oil is now under his control, President Donald Trump is mincing no words. But no small part of that oil belongs to China under contracts…
China built houses fast for decades. Why is ‘good housing’ now the new priority?
As China pursues a rethink of its housing policy, analysts warn that entrenched practices and misaligned incentives could undermine the push.
Cambodia Extradites Chen Zhi in One of the Largest Crypto Fraud Cases
Cambodian authorities arrested Chen Zhi, accused of leading one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud schemes on record, and extradited him to China at Beijing’s
Prince Group Founder Linked to Online Scams Extradited to China, Says CCTV
Prince Group founder Chen Zhi, a Chinese national, has been extradited from Cambodia to China, where he is wanted on suspicion of fraud and operating illegal casinos, Chinese national broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday.
China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again
They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history they’re still working through.
Leading Innovator: Anno Robots CEO Huang Huang Crowned 2025 Robot Industry Leader, Setting Global Stage for CES 2026
SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — A defining moment for global robotics: Visionary …
Global and China Market Sanitation (Garbage) Truck Manufacturers Overview
Sanitation trucks play a vital role in municipal waste management around the world. They matter especially in China. The market for these vehicles has experienced quick expansion. This comes from the …
China saw 75,000 blockchain firms founded in a year
Around 290,000 blockchain firms now operate in China. Beijing’s blockchain-focused five-year plan wrapped up in 2025. Most new firms are based in South China.
China appears poised to allow Nvidia imports as soon as this quarter: reports
Beijing officials plan to approve some Nvidia imports as soon as this quarter after they forced Chinese firms to pause their orders for the Silicon Valley firm’s H200 chips, according to reports.
Cryptohack Roundup: Alleged Fraud Kingpin Deported to China
This week, an alleged fraud kingpin deported to China, Bitfinex hacker gained early release, Unleash Protocol’s $3.9M hack, TRM tied crypto thefts to the LastPass …
China’s AI startup MiniMax Group raises $619 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax Group said on Thursday it raised HK$4.82 billion ($618.60 million) in its Hong Kong initial public offering after pricing shares at HK$165 each.
China to Approve Nvidia H200 Buying as Soon as This Quarter
China plans to approve some imports of Nvidia Corp.’s H200 chips as soon as this quarter, according to people familiar with the situation, giving the company renewed access to a critical market.
