Over the past decade, Tokyo has softened its once-rigid stance against immigration, driven by low birthrates and an aging population. Foreigners now make up about 2% of its population of 125 million.
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ASML CEO says US desire to restrict exports to China ‘economically motivated’
The chief executive of Dutch computer chip equipment supplier ASML said on Wednesday a U.S.-led campaign to restrict the company’s exports to customers in China in the name of national security has …
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Larger U.S. companies in China aren’t “running for the exits” amid slower economic growth and heightened geopolitical risks, though they are cutting back on investments amid wariness, a former top U.S …
China’s binge-buying of chipmaking equipment could yield another overcapacity problem
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Delaware Customs seized over $100k in Apple products destined for China
A box of Apple products marked “iPhone return for repair” actually contained over $100,000 in iPads, Apple Watch Ultras, and AirPods meant to be smuggled to China, but Customs seized the shipment.
China’s BYD Was The Third-Best-Selling Brand In The World This July
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Xi’s Clout Draws African Elite to Beijing Even as Fissures Grow
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China pledges to boost Nigeria investment after leaders meet in Beijing
Chinese officials promised to encourage the country’s most “powerful” companies to invest in Nigeria following Xi Jinping’s meeting with Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu in Beijing. Tinubu, in turn, agreed …
ASML CEO Says US Motivation in Restricting Equipment Exports to China Is ‘Economically Motivated’
(Reuters) – The chief executive of Dutch computer chip equipment supplier ASML on Wednesday said a U.S.-led campaign to restrict the company’s exports to customers in China in the name of national …
What to expect from China’s potential Belt and Road Initiative 2.0
China’s belt and road initiative is about to get a new life as Xi Jinping hosts over 50 African leaders for dinner.
Sudan signs nuclear, infrastructure deals with Chinese firms at Beijing summit
Sudan signed deals with Chinese companies on Wednesday for nuclear power, port and airport projects, its ruling council said, as the African nation seeks investment to boost its ailing economy. The agreements were announced on…
