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Arm China ‘doing well,’ CEO says, even as SoftBank’s Masa Son reduces China exposure
Arm’s China subsidiary is “doing well” with strong potential in data center and automotive applications, despite the geopolitical tumult of the last few years, Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas said.
US Sees Huawei Payback in China’s Apple ‘Ban’
The launch of Apple’s latest iPhone 15 on Tuesday came shortly after the launch of a new 5G handset from Chinese competitor, Huawei. The U.S. banned Huawei products in 2019. The company’s latest domestic model,…
China’s defence minister, not seen in weeks, skipped Vietnam meet
Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu abruptly pulled out of a meeting with Vietnamese defence leaders last week, three officials with direct knowledge of the matter said, amid questions about his more than two-weeks-long absence from…
China’s Property Slump Takes Center Stage
Summary China’s economic performance has been extremely disappointing since the lifting of lockdowns late last year. While diverse, much of the financial stress and deepening economic weakness can be …
China Frees Banks to Lend More in Latest Attempt to Spur Economy
The People’s Bank of China will allow commercial banks to hold less money in reserve, but businesses and households have been cautious about borrowing.
China cuts banks’ reserve ratio for second time in 2023 to aid recovery
China’s central bank said on Thursday it would cut the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves for the second time this year to boost liquidity and support the country’s economic recovery. The…
PE prices rise; strong exports to China keep market balanced
Market watchers said that higher exports from North America tightened domestic supplies of the material and allowed the August hike to take hold, even though polyethylene demand in the region hasn’t been strong this year.
Jonathan DT Ward on US businesses in China: Business leaders need to do their patriotic duty
Atlas Organization founder Jonathan D.T. Ward discusses China’s claims that it hasn’t banned purchase, use of foreign phone brands and national security concerns over investments in Beijing.
Websites banned in China: Access, alternatives and unblocked sites
Learn why certain websites are banned in China, how to access blocked sites, and discover what websites remain unblocked. Find alternatives to bypass internet censorship in China.
Italy’s possible withdrawal from China’s Belt and Road program could pave the way for future exits
At a time of shifting geopolitical alignments that’s fragmenting the world’s economy, Rome is coming under pressure to recast its relationship with Beijing to placate its western allies.
China’s push to create a single national identity
That sparked protests, but a year later China’s legislature went further, annulling regulations that allowed autonomous regions to teach in minority languages. Today, kindergartens in Inner Mongolia are taught entirely in Mandarin and,
Taiwan slams Elon Musk, says it’s ‘not for sale’ nor part of China
Taiwan is “not for sale,” and neither is it part of China, said Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a rebuke to Elon Musk who called the island “an integral part of China.”
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