China’s customs chief Yu Jianhua, a top trade negotiator who navigated the country through the trade war during Donald Trump’s previous presidential term, died of an undisclosed sudden illness on …
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Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal with Papua New Guinea to counter China
Australia has struck a “rugby diplomacy” deal with Papua New Guinea to try to curb China’s mounting influence, agreeing to bankroll the Pacific country’s ambitions in the sport while cementing a …
Yang Liu predicts 6,000 points surge in China A-shares
Yang Liu, CIO and Chairman of Atlantis Investment Management, highlights a strong recovery in China’s bonds and equities in 2024, with Hong Kong and China markets achieving gains not seen in years.
Nvidia steps up hiring in China to focus on AI-driven cars, Bloomberg News reports
Nvidia has added hundreds of staff in China this year to enhance its research capabilities and focus on new autonomous driving technologies, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Republicans looking for new ways to force through China crackdowns left out of yearly defense bill
After a number of China crackdown provisions failed to make it into the yearly defense bill, Republicans are working on ways to get them signed into law before the end of the year.
Papua New Guinea Gains a Team in Australian Rugby League in Diplomatic Push Aimed at Curbing China
Papua New Guinea will gain its own team in Australia’s rugby league in a soft diplomacy deal linked to limiting Chinese influence in the South Pacific …
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Taiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international shipp …
US hits China with new tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
In 2023, China produced 80 per cent of the world’s tungsten. None is produced in the US, which is encouraging new investment, like reopening a mine in South Korea in 2024.
Chinese fashion, beauty brands expand globally
Chinese beauty brands are also shining bright on the global market. Florasis, a cosmetic brand known for its traditional Chinese aesthetics and savvy social media marketing, has expanded to over 110 …
Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to attend inauguration, CBS News reports
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his inauguration next month, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple sources. The invitation to the Jan. 20 …
HK’s IPO market to keep top 5 ranking in 2025
As of Dec 8, the Hong Kong stock exchange ranked 4th in the 2024 global IPO rankings, with total funds raised reaching HK$82.9 billion ($10.66 billion) from 63 completed IPOs, according to the latest …
Beijing’s POV on Assad’s Fall-out
During Monday’s Chinese Foreign Ministry press briefing, Mao Ning was grilled by journalists from China-Arab TV, Anadolu Agency, and AFP about the sudden collapse of Assad’s regime. Questions focused …
Chip war: China’s semiconductor imports expand ahead of tightened US restrictions
China’s semiconductor imports continued to expand this year, as mainland enterprises rushed to stockpile integrated circuits (ICs) from US suppliers ahead of the roll-out of fresh trade sanctions by …
