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BUSINESS
Beijing wants to make it easier for Chinese companies to list in Hong Kong as the city suffers through its slowest IPO market since 2009 – MSN
Even as the global IPO market recovers, companies are still wary of listing in Hong Kong, in part due to worsening U.S.-China tensions. In addition, Beijing has recently demanded more scrutiny of …
Trump signals shift in policy, allows China to buy Iranian oil
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move analysts said likely indicates a return to lax enforcement of …
Hong Kong investors hit jackpot as IPO boom delivers returns above 30%
Few asset classes globally match Hong Kong IPOs this year, as institutional and individual investors rush in hoping for eye-popping gains A blistering recovery in Hong Kong’s initial public offering …
Trump says China can buy Iranian oil, urges it to by US crude
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move that the White House clarified did not indicate a relaxation …
China’s auto industry is reportedly inflating its sales figures by exporting brand-new cars as “used”
The zero-mileage scheme that gained national attention in China after Great Wall Motor publicly criticized it in May has now been revealed to be government-sponsored, according to Reuters. Chinese …
China’s Nano Labs Moves to Accumulate BNB, Aims for $1 Billion Reserve
China-based Nano Labs has just announced a plan to buy up to $1 billion in BNB through a $500 million convertible note. Here’s what to know.
Pharma M&A remains quiet as China’s industry influence grows
Historic changes are afoot for pharma as China gains ground on U.S. production. The pharma industry is projected to see continued growth through 2030 — but not without sizable challenges along the way …
How China Reportedly Juices Domestic Sales Figures By Exporting Brand New Used Cars
The rise of China as a global automotive superpower has been remarkably fast, but it seems perhaps too fast. A new report claims that the car market in China is in such a wild state…
China auto industry inflates sales by exporting new cars as ‘used’
China’s auto industry has inflated car sales for years through a burgeoning government-backed grey market that registers new cars right off the assembly line and then ships them overseas as “used” …
Trump voices approval for China’s oil imports from Iran, marking US shift
American leader touts ‘great honor to make this happen’ as Beijing backs Tehran’s commitment to safeguarding ‘its sovereignty and security’ US President Donald Trump voiced approval for China’s oil …
China doubles 2025 naphtha import quotas
China has issued a second batch of 2025 naphtha import quotas, nearly doubling last year’s allocations, as demand rises due to disruptions in U.S. supplies of cheaper alternatives propane and ethane …
One Of The Most Consumed Beers In The World Was Only Sold In China Until Very Recently
Given the robust beer market in this country, it’s difficult to believe that the top selling beer in the world didn’t import to the U.S. for years.
