The advent of a Trump presidency is accelerating a divergence on digital currencies between the world’s two largest economies, even as it gives the sector a major boost.
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Why Trump’s return opens door for China to reform capital markets
If Beijing seizes this chance, it could transform a familiar cycle of confrontation into a foundation for long-term security and leadership Donald Trump’s return to the White House revives a playbook …
China’s 30,000 car dealers face bleak 2025 as price war piles on US$24 billion in losses
Despite a 4.7 per cent rise in nationwide car sales, some 4,000 dealerships have closed due to a financial squeeze.
Leak Reveals Serious China 2025 Warning—Predicted To Blow Up The Bitcoin Price
A leak has revealed China’s central bank is scrambling to contain a fervid bond rally as it gears up to deliver a stimulus …
‘China’s GDP is 5X that of India…’: Startup founder warns of grim future for hardworking Indians
Shrivastava blames political complacency and short-term populism for India’s sluggish progress. “What kind of a meaningful future do you see for hardworking Indians?” he asked, calling out policies …
Famed transgender dancer has shows canceled in China. Some fear a wider crackdown
Transgender dancer Jin Xing’s ascent to the upper echelons of Chinese show business is extraordinary in a nation where it has become increasingly difficult for LGBTQ+ people to live openly.
U.S. manufacturers will see an impact from China sanctions in 6 months: Dennis Unkovic
Dennis Unkovic, Meyer, Unkovic & Scott partner, joins ‘Fast Money’ to talk possible retaliation from China in the event of increased U.S. tariffs.
Edith Yeung Sees Big Things to Come for Crypto in Hong Kong
A venture capitalist who was one of the first investors in Solana says building liquidity is now key to Hong Kong’s development as a crypto hub.
China’s economy still hasn’t fully emerged from the pandemic as a new year dawns
Weak consumer demand is just one of a range of factors plaguing the economy as the calendar turns from 2024 to 2025, even after policy makers meted out stimulus measures throughout the past year.
Big moves expected for crypto in Asia in 2025: Asia Express
Trump may take aim at digital yuan’s overseas expansion, Korean institutions will remain sidelined from crypto, and more: Asia Express 2025.
Hong Kong Rebounds, Shanghai Falls Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 percent on Friday to close at 19,760.27, recovering from Thursday’s losses, while mainland Chinese markets posted sharp declines. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.
Oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday
Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors returned for the first trading day of the new year with an optimistic eye on China’s economy and fuel demand after a pledge by President Xi Jinping to…
Chinese smartphone market continues to be tough for Apple and other foreign brands
A drop in foreign-branded smartphone sales in China continues to hit the iPhone, with the year-on-year dip continuing for the fourth month in a row.
