ASML CEO Peter Wennink expects further antagonism between the United States and China over semiconductor technology, even as a new administration is set to take over in Washington, he told the Reuters … ( read…
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China: Hospital Issues Blockchain-Based Electronic Bill
In a first, a Chinese hospital sends its patient the first blockchain-powered electronic bill. Electronic Bill on Blockchain According to a Coindesk report on January 13, a hospital in China recently … ( read original…
ByteDance Rival Kuaishou Files For Hong Kong IPO While Hong Kong Growth Stocks Rally
Asian equities had a strong day with Hong Kong gaining while Mainland China succumbed to a bout of profit-taking. Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu will not be added to the banned security list, though nine … (…
Trends of the month: Facebook regulation, FMCG growth in China and digital publishers
This month: how regulation may challenge Facebook’s reliance on Instagram and WhatsApp, how FMCG brands are growing in China, and the role of digital audiences for publishers. ( read original story …)
China demands US lift Xinjiang cotton, tomato import ban
China on Thursday demanded Washington drop a ban on cotton and tomato imports from its Muslim northwest over complaints they are produced by forced labor, which a … ( read original story …)
Tensions with China rise over new U.S. ban on cotton from Xinjiang
China demands that the U.S. drop a ban on cotton and tomato from Xinjiang, slamming reports that Muslim Uighurs produce them by forced labor. ( read original story …)
China Takes the Lead in Demand for Swiss Watches
As 2021 begins, the Swiss watch industry is navigating a new and unfamiliar retail landscape: For the first time, China is the world’s largest market for i. China’s … ( read original story …)
US backs away from latest China tech investment ban
Reuters reported US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin pushed for a softer approach to the president’s crackdown on Chinese companies, and the plan had been scrapped. The Wall Street Journal wrote last … ( read original…
China to allow driverless car tests on highways, putting it in the same lane as US, Germany and UK
MIIT says it is allowing driverless testing on highways because there is strong demand and the technology is improving. ( read original story …)
China’s export growth beats expectations on resilient global demand
Chinese exports grew more than expected in December, customs data showed on Thursday, as coronavirus disruptions around the world fuelled demand for Chinese goods even as a stronger yuan made … ( read original story…
A Future Powered by Smart Innovations: 2020-2021 Global Top Brands List Grabbing Global Attention
Smart innovations promise a bright new tomorrow. On January 11, 2021, the 54th International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held in Las Vegas. CES 2021 was different as it, for the first time … (…
Uniqlo owner’s profits boosted by China, stay-at-home fashions
Clothing brand Uniqlo’s Japanese owner on Thursday said operating profits were higher than pre-pandemic levels in its first quarter, boosted by China’s resurgence and strong demand for stay-at-home … ( read original story …)
Uniqlo Parent Company Rides China Resurgence to Beat Pre-Pandemic Profits
Uniqlo parent company, Fast Retailing, announced its overall group revenue for the quarter ended November 2020 dropped 0.3 percent year-on-year, but operating profit rose to 113.1 billion yen ($1.09 … ( read original story …)
