Aiming to appease President Trump, Mexico is hitting China with tariffs, handing cartel leaders over to the United States and using C.I.A. intelligence to hunt down others.
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China signals shift towards tech sector, but experts warn of caution
A softening towards the tech sector has been under way since 2023, with regulators taking a more supportive stance in a bid to revive business confidence …
Bubble tea giant Mixue’s IPO powered by prowess in procuring, production, prices: analysts
The company’s ‘comprehensive end-to-end supply chain’ helps it sell bubble tea, ice cream at ultralow prices Mixue Group, China’s largest fresh-drinks chain, has launched Hong Kong’s hottest initial …
US promises first-ever crypto summit as ‘golden age’ is threatened by Trump’s tariff threats
The first-of-its-kind cryptocurrency summit is set to be held at the White House on Friday, as President Donald Trump‘s tariff threats have contributed to about $400 billion being wiped out of the …
Weekly crypto recap: Bitcoin loses key support level, IP leads altcoin gains
Bitcoin broke below its multi-month support level at $90,000 and wiped out mostly all of the gains accrued in the post-election rally that began in November after President Donald Trump won the 2024 …
China accuses US of ‘blackmail’ after Trump warns of increased tariffs
China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a
China vows ‘all necessary measures’ against new U.S. tariffs
Beijing’s reaction came hours after President Donald Trump announced an additional 10% tariff would take effect March 4.
Look Out McDonald’s And KFC: Here Comes China’s Alan Song
China’s largest restaurant chains aren’t as well-known globally as McDonald’s and KFC. Yet one of the country’s most successful venture capitalists thinks their international heft will increase over time, pointing to an important trend for…
U.S. IPO Weekly Recap: Small Asia-Based Names List, As TV Adtech MNTN And Others Join The Pipeline
Inflammation biotech Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US ( APUS) is tentatively scheduled to raise $20 million at a $58 million market cap. The company is developing Apitox, an intradermally administered bee …
China national coal association proposes import, production controls
China’s national coal association on Friday issued a statement to members proposing controls on coal production and imports of low-calorie, low-quality coal amid weak demand and high inventories.
Trump to start Canada, Mexico tariffs soon, doubles China’s. Will Mississippi business pay?
Trade with Canada, Mexico and China supports thousands of Mississippi jobs. Some tariffs are set to start soon, others will increase. Who will pay?
South Korea exports barely grow in February; China shipments hit
South Korea’s exports barely grew in February, missing market expectations, with demand in China hurt amid a global tariff war. Outbound shipments from Asia’s fourth-largest economy stood at $52.60 …
Is the U.S. at risk of losing lithium exports from China?
As China considers limiting lithium exports from Beijing, one company is already preparing for potential bans, said Reuter’s Ernest Scheyder.