Following the launch of DeepSeek, the Futian District Government in Shenzhen, China, has pioneered the deployment of its first cohort of 70 AI digital ‘employees’ to assist with administrative tasks …
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Huawei founder told Xi China’s concerns about lack of chips have eased, state media says
Huawei’s founder told Xi Jinping at a meeting the Chinese president held with private sector entrepreneurs that concerns China had about a lack of homegrown chips or operating systems had eased, …
Chinese team finds new bat coronavirus that could infect humans via same route as Covid
Research was led by Shi Zhengli, a virologist known as the ‘batwoman’, who is best known for her work on coronaviruses at a lab in Wuhan.
Businesses weigh the cost of moving supply chains out of China as Trump’s new tariff takes effect
The Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China have left businesses wondering if they should move their supply chains elsewhere.
How Trump’s First Trade War With China Gave Rise to New Targets
As Donald Trump unleashes round two of his trade wars, an analysis of the way global commerce has rewired since his first presidency shows how Vietnam, Mexico and Canada are exposed this time around …
Chinese Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Aims to Raise $443 Million in Hong Kong IPO
(Reuters) – China’s largest bubble tea and drinks firm, Mixue Group, is seeking to raise HK$3.45 billion ($443.66 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing made …
China backs ‘recent consensus’ reached by US, Russia on Ukraine war, minister says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday told a Group of 20 meeting in South Africa that “China supports all efforts conducive to peace (in Ukraine), including the recent consensus achieved by the …
Crocs predicts tariffs on Mexico, China imports would cost it millions in profits
Crocs executives predicted the company’s profits would dip in fiscal year 2025 as a result of the Trump administration’s increased tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada.
Hasbro says it’s taking steps to offset China tariff effects
Hasbro Chief Financial Officer Gina Goetter said on the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that the toymaker’s 2025 guidance—which includes adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion t …
Move Digital plans to manufacture robots for the home
Move Digital is a global blockchain and AI technology firm specializing in developing applications for the B2B sector.
AI job boom in China after DeepSeek’s success, but not enough skilled talent to fill demand
By 2030, China’s demand for AI professionals is expected to reach six million but the domestic pool can provide only one-third of the necessary talent, leaving a shortage of about four million workers …
In China, Financial Stress Stalks Hospitals and Bankruptcies Soar
Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.
China, Iran and Russia condemned by dissidents at UN watchdog’s Geneva summit
Dissidents from across the globe gathered in Geneva to speak about their experiences fighting oppressive regimes. Family and friends of dissidents spoke as well, some in honor of their loved ones.
