As of Dec. 19, 108 companies have priced IPOs in U.S. markets, a 52% increase from the same time last year. That’s the third-fewest in the past decade and 73% lower than the record highs…
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Microsoft’s cozy AI ties with China raise eyebrows on Capitol Hill: ‘Make the world less safe’
Microsoft President Brad Smith’s low-profile trip to China earlier this month has renewed concerns about its business in the country.
A New Tax on Imports and a Split From China: Trump’s 2025 Trade Agenda
Donald J. Trump plans to sharply expand his use of tariffs if he returns to power, risking disruption to the economy in an attempt to transform it.
China allows beef imports from Uruguay
China will allow the import of Uruguayan beef starting on Tuesday according to a statement issued by the General Administration of Customs The state …
China’s middle class does not ‘dare to spend’ until post-Covid economy shows clear signs of recovery
Lifting consumer sentiment would require the creation of a ‘positive cycle’ in the economy as a whole, analysts and experts point out.
China unveils plan to boost business environment in the Greater Bay Area
The plan by the National Development and Reform Commission pledged to increase the area’s appeal to international investors …
China’s Dinglong to Build USD113 Million IC Photoresist Factory to Reduce Reliance on Imports
China’s IC photoresist market expanded 13.5 percent last year from a year earlier to CNY3.4 billion (USD470.8 million) and is expected to reach CNY3.8 billion by 2025, Dinglong said, citing data from …
China approves 105 online video games, days after proposed curbs wipe out billions of dollars in market value
China has taken various measures against the online games sector … Subscribe to the Eye on AI newsletter to stay abreast of how AI is shaping the future of business. Sign up for free.
China Approves Over 100 Online Games in Damage Control After $80B Market Losses
China reportedly lifted the ban on video games and approved about 105 online games. This comes after the restrictions on video games caused considerable losses. Business Insider reported that with the …
Xinhua Commentary: China’s high-standard opening up offers promising prospects for foreign investors
In the financial sector, China has been deepening the reform and promoting the two-way opening up of its capital market. As the world’s second-largest insurance, stock and bond market, China has been …
China willing to contribute to WTO talks on e-commerce
China, as a key participant and major proponent in the ongoing negotiations on e-commerce at the World Trade Organization, will continue to contribute to the negotiation process for developing …
Amethystum’s Actual Controller Is Arrested for Manipulating IPO-Related Earnings
(Yicai) Dec. 26 — The actual controller of Amethystum Storage Technology, as well as the person acting in his concert, have been arrested for having manipulated the Chinese optical storage high-tech …
China’s efforts improve prospects for Mideast prosperity
China also considers it important to help post-conflict countries rebuild, to support greater diversity in the economic growth of oil-producing countries, and to assist other Middle Eastern countries …
