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In China’s export hub of Yiwu, traders shrug off Trump’s tariffs
Traders in China’s export manufacturing hub of Yiwu shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and moves against China on Sunday, with some saying they made preparations to soften the blow.
OpEd: Malaysia Joins Dystopian Blockchain Development Network
Malaysia is the latest nation to tap blockchain for a new blockchain platform that resembles China’s social credit system.
The huge city of 13 million that’s ‘like a Hollywood movie’ and haven for dark tourism
Covid’s impact on Wuhan has given the city an eerie allure, attracting visitors who are drawn to its association with the global crisis.
China’s tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
China’s latest tariffs on US goods include a 15% border tax on imports of US coal and liquefied natural gas products. There is also a 10% tariff on American crude oil, agricultural machinery and large…
Taiwan’s legacy chip industry contemplates future as China eats into share
Chinese companies dramatically increased legacy chip production capacity in recent years. By 2027, China’s share is projected to surpass Taiwan’s, while South Korea and the U.S., with single-digit …
Trump says he plans to impose steel and aluminum tariffs, with more import duties coming
President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties…
Beijing ‘shocked’ by ‘Chinese spies’ fear of US Embassy staff
The Chinese Embassy in Manila said it was “deeply shocked” by a statement from a US Embassy staff who refused to have his passport photographed when stopped by traffic enforcers last week and expressed concern…
China Insight: Can Fashion Brands Return to Growth During the Chinese New Year?
After a slowdown in fashion consumption in 2024, brands are hopeful that the Chinese New Year will kick-start a return to growth in 2025.
China’s consumer inflation at 5-month high, producer deflation persists
China’s consumer inflation accelerated to its fastest in five months in January while producer price deflation persisted, reflecting mixed consumer spending and weak factory activity.
Beijing Official Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Involvement in Bitcoin Money Laundering Operation: Report
A former deputy director of the Beijing Financial Bureau is reportedly facing a lengthy jail time for his involvement in crimes related to crypto.
Hundreds protest in London against Beijing ‘mega embassy’
Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing’s controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. The new embassy — if approved by the UK government — would…
China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports now in effect
Shortly after tariffs on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Tuesday, China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent on imports of U.S. coal and LNG and…
