Chinese lifestyle brands and other cultural exports proved to be a hit around the world this year, here are some of our most notable stories.
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Starbucks, Burger King raise eyebrows after selling massive stakes to Chinese private equity funds: ‘Enables the business to operate at China speed’
“Even before the deal is closed, they will go into the company, all ready to start focusing on a few key initiatives.” Starbucks, Burger King raise eyebrows after selling massive stakes to Chinese …
China Unveils APEC 2026 Theme And Priorities In Shenzhen
Senior officials from APEC economies convened in Shenzhen, a modern southern coastal city of China, to lay the groundwork for the forum’s agenda for next year. China, the host of APEC 2026, introduced …
Disney hopes ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ reignites China’s passion for Hollywood films
“Pre-Covid, everybody thought the Chinese box office was going to be the savior of Hollywood,” one international executive said. “Post-Covid, that has all changed.” …
Russia and China’s nuclear bomber cooperation is evolving
Russia and China have conducted 10 joint air patrols with bombers to date, demonstrating their military capabilities.
China’s population crisis—Xi’s greatest test in 2026
Analysts say central government moves this year show China’s birth rate is being treated as a national priority.
China’s Rare-Earth Magnet Exports to US Decline in November
China’s exports of rare-earth magnets to the US fell 11% in November from a month earlier, with no immediate rebound seen after a trade truce between the world’s two biggest economies.
Ex-Nvidia billionaire unveils new AI chips after China IPO debut
Moore Threads Technology Co. introduced a new generation of chips aimed at reducing artificial-intelligence developers’ dependence on Nvidia Corp.’s hardware, just weeks after pulling off one of the …
Nike is struggling to stay culturally relevant in China
Nike was once a status symbol among Chinese consumers, but increasingly, analysts say it is losing its cultural relevance.
China set to keep rates steady for seventh month despite slowing economy
China is expected to leave benchmark lending rates unchanged for a seventh consecutive month in December, a Reuters survey showed, despite a depressed economy and deepening woes in the property sector …
China to allow export of rare-earth metals for civilian use
Amid the tariff war with the US, China has announced export control measures on rare earths, putting a squeeze on the precious metals.
Shenzhen mayor outlines city’s sci-tech progress during 14th Five-Year Plan period
A Shenzhen press conference on Thursday outlined the city’s progress in building a world-class scientific and technological innovation hub during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), highlighting …
US approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, angering Beijing
The single most expensive U.S. weapons package to Taiwan came in 2019, when the first Trump administration approved the sale of 66 F-16V jets to Taiwan for $8 billion. The second Trump administration …
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