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China export curbs on semiconductor materials fuel chip shortage fears
China’s ongoing export restrictions on key semiconductor metals have led to backlogged supply chains and increased worries about the possibility of Western manufacturers and consumers facing chip shortages. These semiconductor metals, namely gallium and …
Leak Reveals A Russia Earthquake Is Suddenly Hurtling Toward Bitcoin And Crypto Amid Price Swings
The bitcoin and crypto trials will start on September 1 … after the U.S. in June cracked down on foreign banks working with Russia, with many China banks since halting yuan payments. Russia had already…
Canada Imposes 100% Import Tariffs on China-made EVs
On Monday, Canada announced its decision to impose 100% import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), effective October 1. The country joins the U.S. and the European Union, which recently …
Duality plans Hong Kong IPO to fund trials of BioNTech-partnered ADCs and beyond
China’s Duality Biotherapeutics has filed (PDF) paperwork for a Hong Kong IPO, seeking an undisclosed sum to power a broad pipeline of antibody-drug conjugates toward approval. The filing extends the …
CHINA MOBILE (00941.HK) Mobile Biz Net Gains 559K Customers in Jul
CHINA MOBILE (00941.HK) announced that the total number of mobile business customers reached 1.001 billion in July, with a net increase of 559,000 customers. In the first seven mon… CHINA MOBILE …
China’s data industry to maintain 20% annual growth over coming years: official
A staff member inspects the operating status of the micro module room in Guian Data Center of China Unicom in Guian New Area, southwest China’s Guizhou Province. Photo: Xinhua China’s data industry is …
Malaysia starts ‘luxury’ durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market
Indonesian durians would also need to meet China’s phytosanitary protocols, meaning a process for inspection, certification and possible quarantine to ensure they are free from pests and diseases. Officials in Jakarta hope to step up…
A top White House official says US and China are working to avoid conflict at talks in Beijing
It noted that the two sides are talking on climate and other issues, but it accused the U.S. of continuing to constrain and suppress China. Canada announced on Monday that it will match America’s 100%…
HKEX hires Johnson Chui from Nomura to bring overseas IPOs to Hong Kong
Both measures are for a period of three years. HKEX, which reported its best second quarter on record last week, said it would continue promoting IPOs after China announced measures in April to …
Top US, China officials to meet on military, Taiwan, fentanyl
Beijing plans to express its disapproval over U.S. tariffs on a range of manufactured goods and export controls targeting Chinese chip makers, and talk about its claims of sovereignty over the democratically ruled island of…
China Mobile invests in Honor
China Mobile reportedly invested an undisclosed amount in Honor, the Huawei subsidiary spun off four years ago, better positioning the handset maker for a mainland listing, According to credit inquiry …
Bitcoin’s Next Big Move: How U.S. and China Could Reshape the Crypto Landscape
U.S. holds 203,239 BTC worth $13B; potential sell-offs could trigger market turbulence and a price drop. China may re-enter the crypto market, using Bitcoin to challenge U.S. dollar dominance and …