Emerging local brands like BYD have forced Honda’s hand in the world’s largest, and ultra-competitive, new car market …
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China was a ‘white whale’ for Zuckerberg, says former Facebook employee
Author and ex-Facebook employee Sarah Wynn-Williams speaks about Meta’s approach to business in China on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ …
Trump is diving into crypto headfirst. Has China missed the boat?
China has kept unregulated digital currencies at arm’s length, but the US is going all-in on crypto. Will this big bet give the US dollar new life? During his first term in office, US President…
Puma sees quarterly sales drop on US, China performance
(Reuters) -German sportswear Puma said on Tuesday it expects quarterly currency-adjusted sales growth to be in a low single-digit percentage, below the previous year’s level, due to a soft performance …
China ending annual Congress with questions over how to revive slowing economy
China has wrapped up its biggest political event of the year leaving one question unanswered: How far will it go to try to revive economic growth in 2025 …
Exclusive: Mercedes to develop smart cars for global markets with China’s Hesai lidar
Mercedes-Benz will develop smart driving cars for global markets equipped with Hesai’s lidar sensors, a person with direct knowledge said, the first time a foreign automaker has sought to use such …
Intl brands adjust strategies to catch up
Foreign carmakers are adjusting their operational strategies in China as they seek to prevent losing further ground to local vehicle companies amid intense competition in the world’s largest vehicle …
China is selling loads of cars in Russia — and Moscow is not too happy
Chinese automakers such as Chery and Geely sold more than a million cars in Russia last year, prompting Moscow to increase import duties.
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born in ‘free world’ outside China
He says campaign for freedom of the Tibetan people will continue “no matter what”, even after his death. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Citi says US exceptionalism has paused under Trump — and investors should load up on China stocks
After struggling in 2024, China’s stock market is roaring as its AI trade soars. Meanwhile, US peers are hobbled by growth concerns and waning enthusiasm.
China’s retaliatory tariffs on agricultural goods will squeeze farmers
Chinese buyers will pay 10% or 15% taxes on imported American goods, including chicken, pork, wheat, corn and fruit — stifling demand.
Dalai Lama says his successor to be born outside China
The Dalai Lama’s successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he…
China’s Full Truck Alliance Prepares for First Step Beyond Home
Full Truck Alliance Co. is preparing to expand into Central Asia after getting its wings clipped by domestic regulators a few years ago, joining a growing number of Chinese tech companies seeking new …
