EU retaliatory measures could include taxes on digital services that could be aimed at U.S. technology companies such as Alphabet, the parent of Google, or Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook.
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China’s oil ties with Russia and Iran are trade flashpoints, US says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dependence on Iranian and Russian oil is a key issue in upcoming trade talks.
Helen of Troy market value plummets as China tariffs continue to hurt business
Helen of Troy’s market value plummets as U.S. tariffs against China continue to hurt El Paso consumer products company’s operations.
Zhipu, Not DeepSeek, Is OpenAI’s Real Threat – And It’s Reportedly Considering A Hong Kong IPO
DeepSeek may be grabbing all the headlines as China’s homegrown challenger to foreign AI dominance. But U.S.-based ChatGPT creator OpenAI more likely views Beijing Zhipu Huazhang Technology Co. Ltd. — …
China confirms exit ban on US exec; high-speed rail to get upgrade: SCMP daily highlights
From a US national being barred from leaving China to Beijing slamming EU banking sanctions, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Trump Hosts US’s Oldest Pacific Ally Amid Tensions With China
Under a 2014 deal, called the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, or EDCA, the U.S. military has access to Philippine bases and sites for joint training and for facilities such as runways, fuel …
China blocks Wells Fargo banker from leaving due to ‘criminal case’
A Wells Fargo banker has been blocked from leaving China due to a criminal matter, the country’s foreign ministry has confirmed.
Chinese blockchain Conflux to launch offshore yuan-backed stablecoin
Chinese blockchain firm Conflux debuts Conflux 3.0 alongside a new offshore yuan-backed stablecoin to facilitate Belt and Road transactions.
India lags behind US, China in capital raised via IPOs
India’s IPO market is showing signs of recovery and strong retail investor interest, but still trails behind the US and China in terms of proceeds.
India Accounts For 8% Of Global IPO Proceeds In H1 2025; Trails US, China
India remains one of the most active initial public offering (IPO) markets globally by number of listings, but it continues to trail the US and China in terms of capital raised, according to the …
China’s Ghost Cities: How Debt, Real Estate, and Government Policies Created Empty Metropolises
China is home to numerous “ghost cities,” such as Ordos and Tianducheng, which are vast, modern cities with impressive infrastructure, but eerily empty. So, why did China build these cities? The key …
Chinese exports of two critical minerals plunge even as rare earths rebound
China’s exports of two critical minerals used in weapons, telecommunications and solar cells have plunged over the past three months amid a crackdown on smuggling and transshipment that has involved China’s top spy agency.
China begins building world’s largest dam, fuelling fears in India
Chinese authorities have begun constructing what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory, in a project that has sparked concerns from India and Bangladesh. Chinese Premier Li …
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