Global markets in 2024 witnessed sharp contrasts, with speculative trading in AI and crypto dominating the scene. Bitcoin reached new heights, breaking $100,000 after the approval of U.S. Bitcoin ETFs …
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White House calls for investigation into China’s alleged anti-competitive semiconductor industry
If action is taken as a result of the investigation, Section 301 allows the USTR to “impose duties or other import restrictions,” “withdraw or suspend trade agreement concessions” or enter into an …
2025 will see Fed rate hikes, rampant Trump tariffs and a China recession, says Apollo
Apollo Management dropped its 2025 market risk report, and it’s not looking pretty. Fed rate hikes are back on the table, Trump is ready to slap tariffs on half the world, and China’s economy might…
Russia’s overheated economy is squeezing one of Moscow’s key trading channels with China
Russia’s rail industry is in its worst downturn since the Great Financial Crisis, according to an estimate from MMI Research.
U.S. opens probe of China’s ‘anti-competitive’ drive to monopolize global computer chip market
The United States announced a probe looking at China’s use of “extensive anti-competitive and non-market means” to dominate the global market for legacy “workhorse” semiconductors and its impact on …
China has banned US exports of key minerals for computer chips – leaving Washington with limited options
The US could open up domestic mining, or try to recover more of the minerals through recycling of electronic waste.
GT Yearender: China advances foreign trade with higher-quality products exported and more imports from LDCs
Over the course of 2024, China’s foreign trade development has maintained a good momentum, with overall quality and structure improvement and stable growth. The achievements have not come easily …
China And AI In 2025: What Global Executives Must Know To Stay Ahead
AI value to the real world: China will differentiate itself from the US regarding AI development and application, by combining AI and hardware to impact the physical world. In the words of Alibaba CEO …
TikTok divestment could be ‘deal of the century’ for Trump, House China Committee chair says
EXCLUSIVE: House China Committee Chairman John Moolenaar told Fox News Digital that President-elect Donald Trump is the “perfect leader” to negotiate and deliver the “deal of the century” to keep …
Toyota to build plant to produce EVs in China, Nikkei reports
Toyota Motor has decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday. The company will produce its luxury car brand Lexus at a new plant…
Indonesia aims to export durians directly to China
Indonesia seeks to soon export whole durians to China and ship them directly without transit, its Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, has said.
GCL Energy Technology and Ant Digital Technologies Launch First Blockchain-Based RWA Project in Photovoltaic Industry
GCL Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a leader in the clean energy sector, and Ant Digital Technologies, a pioneer in digital technology services and blockchain technology, have achieved a significant …
Serbia’s PM Praises China’s Role in Global Trade and Economic Growth
Serbian PM Miloš Vučević praises China’s development and trade openness during his visit to the China International Import Expo.
