Also this week, a visual narrative on the 30th anniversary of the Tokyo subway sarin gas attack, a special feature on Ramadan, and the grim stats of death prediction.
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Viewing Trump’s Trade War From the World’s Shopping Mall in China
Merchants purchase goods at China Yiwu International Trade City, in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, on Feb. 9, 2025. Editor at Large Christmas comes early to Yiwu, a bustling entrepôt just a couple hours …
US Has ‘Astonishing’ Record of Betraying Allies: China
The Chinese remarks come as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits the Philippines, which is a treaty ally of Washington.
COVID-19: The Evidence Lopsidedly Favors a Lab Leak
As we reflect on five years since the tumultuous start of the COVID pandemic (even if we just wish to forget it ever happened), the most fundamental question is still unanswered: where did SARS-CoV-2 …
Pony.ai Wins First Permit for Fully Driverless Robotaxi Operation in Shenzhen’s City Centers
Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) became the first company authorized to operate paid fully-driverless robotaxis in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District on March 27, marking a milestone as the city’s inaugural permit for …
Chinese exporters hunt for alternatives to ‘irreplaceable’ US buyers
SHENZHEN, China—One of the most popular events at a Chinese exporters’ exhibition last week was a session teaching merchants how to sell more in Russia.
China’s Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China’s business prospects in an address to major global business leaders.
China Court Sentenced 34 People for Defrauding in 460 Million Crypto Scam
In yet another incident, a China court has sentenced 34 people for defrauding over 30,000 victims in a 460 million Yuan crypto scam.
China gives IPOs the green light
US President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs hit carmaker shares and Chinese financial authorities have told some companies they can start launching mainland initial public offerings. Plus, protesters in …
China’s Xi Meets Over 40 Global Business Leaders in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to improve market access at a meeting with a group of global business leaders in Beijing, in an effort to boost investor sentiment as rising tariffs fuel uncertainty for the economy and…
Transcript: China gives IPOs the green light
Sonja Hutson Good morning from the Financial Times. Today is Friday, March 28th, and this is your FT News Briefing. The car industry has hit the skids, and Chinese authorities are giving IPOs the …
Taiwan says China’s SMIC suspected of illegally luring tech workers
Taiwan authorities said on Friday they were investigating whether China’s largest chipmaker SMIC illegally lured Taiwanese tech workers under cover of a shell company on the island masquerading as …
US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and …
