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Struggling Chinese EV brands go global to flee brutal price war at home
Once a rising star among China’s electric vehicle startups, Neta Auto is facing backlash in its largest overseas market as its parent company enters bankruptcy restructuring — fueling concerns that …
Shougang Lanzatech delays Hong Kong IPO again due to dispute with JV partner
Beijing Shougang Lanzatech Technology on Friday said it will again delay its Hong Kong initial public offering and did not provide a new timetable due to a dispute with a joint venture (JV) partner.
China’s Iranian oil imports near record highs as traders circumvent sanctions
China’s import of Iranian crude oil continued to rise last month as shipments were close to the record highs touched in March, Vortexa said.
China’s Bid for ‘Global Yuan’ Finds Double-Edged Sword in Stablecoins
As the People’s Bank of China seeks a bigger role for the yuan on the global stage, ignoring stablecoins could put the Chinese currency at a disadvantage.
China reconsiders crypto? Shanghai checks out stablecoin strategy
A Shanghai regulator reportedly held a rare meeting on stablecoins and cryptocurrencies. This comes in when the crypto market is printing green indexes.
Cryptocurrency rally: why did crypto go up today?
A common question among investors is “why did crypto go up”. We explain why the crypto market rally is happening and what next …
China Out, India In? Bharat May Slither In Japan’s Garment Market As Beijing’s Dominance Declines: AEPC
With China’s share in Japan’s garment imports steadily falling, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) believes India is well-positioned to step into the vacuum. A high-level Indian apparel …
‘There just aren’t enough quality jobs’: Why China’s graduate wave can’t fix its labour shortage
A record 12.2 million university graduates enter China’s job market this summer – but for many, the future still feels out of reach.
Local government investigation into kindergarten lead poisoning in China reveals deep distrust in authorities
A case in which more than 200 kindergarten students in northwestern China were found to have abnormal blood lead levels is revealing a deep distrust in local government, as members of the public …
OpenAI Challenger Zhipu Said to Weigh Shifting IPO to Hong Kong
Chinese AI startup Zhipu is considering shifting its planned initial public offering to Hong Kong instead of mainland China, according to people with knowledge of the matter, adding to a dealmaking …
US Allies in Europe Project Aircraft Carrier Power Near China
European NATO members have projected naval power into the Indo-Pacific through aircraft carrier deployments in recent years, as China—a European Union trading partner and U.S. rival—undergoes a …
China’s GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers
China’s economy is expected to have slowed down in the second quarter from a solid start to the year as trade tensions with the United States added to deflationary pressures, reinforcing expectations …