China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong in July rose by about 17% from the previous month, the first increase since March, data showed on Tuesday. China imported a net 25.659 metric tons in July,…
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FirstFT: Canada announces steep tariffs on Chinese EVs and steel
Also in today’s newsletter, at least 23 killed in terror attacks in Pakistan, and IBM slashes China research team
China accuses Canada of protectionism over 100% tariffs on electric vehicles
Beijing — China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime … with Sullivan as Beijing continues to repair its economy, which was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, U.S. President Joe …
China export curbs on semiconductor materials fuel chip shortage fears
China’s ongoing export restrictions on key semiconductor metals have led to backlogged supply chains and increased worries about the possibility of Western manufacturers and consumers facing chip shortages. These semiconductor metals, namely gallium and …
Leak Reveals A Russia Earthquake Is Suddenly Hurtling Toward Bitcoin And Crypto Amid Price Swings
The bitcoin and crypto trials will start on September 1 … after the U.S. in June cracked down on foreign banks working with Russia, with many China banks since halting yuan payments. Russia had already…
Canada Imposes 100% Import Tariffs on China-made EVs
On Monday, Canada announced its decision to impose 100% import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), effective October 1. The country joins the U.S. and the European Union, which recently …
Duality plans Hong Kong IPO to fund trials of BioNTech-partnered ADCs and beyond
China’s Duality Biotherapeutics has filed (PDF) paperwork for a Hong Kong IPO, seeking an undisclosed sum to power a broad pipeline of antibody-drug conjugates toward approval. The filing extends the …
Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou sci-tech cluster continues to rank 2nd globally
HONG KONG, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published the Global Innovation Index 2024 top 100 science and technology clusters on Tuesday, among which the …
Top Biden adviser visits Beijing for talks aimed at stabilizing US-China relations
BEIJING (AP) — A top White House official arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on a relationship that has been severely tested during President Joe Biden’s term in office. Jake Sullivan, the national security…
Malaysia starts ‘luxury’ durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market
Indonesian durians would also need to meet China’s phytosanitary protocols, meaning a process for inspection, certification and possible quarantine to ensure they are free from pests and diseases. Officials in Jakarta hope to step up…
A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing
It noted that the two sides are talking on climate and other issues, but it accused the U.S. of continuing to constrain and suppress China. Canada announced on Monday that it will match America’s 100%…
Top Chinese, US officials hope for productive talks in Beijing
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday they were hoping for productive talks as they met in Beijing. Washington allies Japan and the Philippines have blamed China…
China Responds After US Ally Protests Airspace Violation
“China has no intention of intruding into the airspace of any country,” Lin said, without elaborating. On Monday, Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force jets scrambled from western air bases to intercept a Chinese air force Y-9…
