The US-China trade war just got a whole lot heavier-literally. In a bold countermove to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, China has halted exports of rare earth minerals and magnets-materials …
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China’s Q1 key commodity imports were soft, outlook mixed
China’s imports of major commodities were weak in the first quarter, but the challenge is working out whether the soft outcomes are mainly the result of temporary factors or signs of deeper economic malaise.
China urges Vietnam to resist ‘unilateral bullying’ as Xi tries to rally region in face of Trump tariffs
Xi Jinping has urged Vietnam to resist “unilateral bullying” and uphold free and open trade, as he begins a high-stakes diplomatic tour of the region’s major export-reliant economies in a bid to …
China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire and explosion risks
China is tightening regulations on battery-powered vehicles and will require its automakers to comply with higher battery safety standards, aiming to reduce risks of fire and explosions in the …
Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang issues stark warning about America’s need to keep pace with China on AI
Alexandr Wang, the world’s youngest self-made billionaire and CEO of the $14 billion company Scale AI, is unnerved by Chinese advancements in AI — and what it could mean for the security of …
China won’t talk if US doesn’t show respect, says former top official
China and the US have spent the past two weeks locked in an escalating trade war, with both sides piling on new tariffs and raising barriers to trade …
Investors flee U.S. assets but Chinese markets shrug off Trump’s 145% tariff as trade war begins
The tit-for-tat retaliation between the U.S. and China could wipe out all bilateral trade between the the world’s two largest economies.
China’s Zhipu Eyes 2025 IPO with Backing from Alibaba and Tencent
Chinese AI startup Zhipu is preparing for a potential IPO in 2025, with China International Capital Corp (CICC) (HK:3908) appointed as the lead underwriter. Backed by tech giants Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) …
Economist Explains Why China’s Growth Miracle is Failing
But today, that growth is slowing dramatically. In this video, we explore why China’s economy is struggling, from its real estate crisis and declining exports to demographic shifts and rising debt.
China Shadow Bank That Oversaw $108 Billion Faces Liquidation
Zhongrong International Trust Co., which was one of China’s largest shadow banks before it defaulted on billions of dollars of wealth products, is facing liquidation after its two state-appointed …
Zhipu AI Prepares for IPO Amid China’s Generative AI Boom
The company didn’t disclose the size nor the timing of its IPO.
Briefing on Practice Cases and WIC Awards held in Hong Kong
The 2025 Briefing on Practice Cases of Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace (Practice Cases) & WIC Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology (WIC Awards) debuted in Hong …
Are luxury handbags really made in China? Viral TikToks from Chinese factories spark debate—Here’s the truth
China tariff war, TikTok has become flooded with content from Chinese factories. In these viral videos, factory workers and business owners allege that many “high-end” luxury brands from around the …
