Citigroup is cutting up to 200 information technology (IT) contractor roles in China, two people familiar with the matter said, as the bank looks to hire its own staff globally for such operations to …
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China slams Trump’s new chip ban, reigniting trade tensions
Beijing has criticised Washington’s ban on Huawei semiconductors, deepening the tech war even as a temporary tariff truce was sealed this week.
Trump’s AI deals in Gulf stir China fears back home
President Trump announced multi-billion dollar AI deals between U.S. companies and Gulf countries this week even as many in Washington continue to fear that China could gain backdoor access to …
To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy
Beijing is doubling down on efforts to create a stronger domestic market, as it focuses on reducing China’s vulnerability to external tariff shocks even amid a tentative ceasefire in the country’s …
China’s hidden tech in solar gear raises fears of spying on the US power grid
Experts have found hidden communication devices in Chinese-made solar components used across the U.S. energy grid.
For Luxury Brands, There Are No Replacements as China and the U.S. Falter
Sales of designer merchandise thrive under specific conditions that are still lacking in markets like India.
China retains rare earth export controls as bargaining chip amid trade war truce with US
SHENZHEN: Even as China and the US roll back tariffs and other trade salvos amid a 90-day truce, there is one powerful source of leverage that Beijing appears to be retaining: the control of its…
China blasts new US rule banning use of Huawei’s Ascend advanced computer chips
China has taken aim at a new U.S. rule against use anywhere in the world of Ascend computer chips made by Huawei Technologies.
Top retailers, brands benefitting as U.S. shoppers pull back from Chinese discount platforms
Consumer Edge data finds that Temu’s U.S. year-over-year spend growth slowed sharply in April 2025—decelerating from nearly 50% growth at the start of the month to almost zero growth by the end.
Southeast Asia’s tech reliance on China poses economic promise – and cybersecurity risks
Huawei and other Chinese firms offer growth, but analysts warn of rising digital threat exposure and geopolitical challenges Southeast Asia’s growing reliance on Chinese technology is a “double-edged …
CATL’s dilemma: top-of-the-range Hong Kong IPO price may take fizz out of trading debut
CATL’s 6.7 per cent discount to its Shenzhen-traded shares is much lower than the average 25 per cent discount for dual-listed Chinese firms.
‘Export rush’ grips China as businesses scramble to make the most of tariff pause
A surprise breakthrough in US-China trade tensions has unleashed a flurry of activity across Chinese factories and ports as American and Chinese companies rush to make the most of a 90-day rollback of …
China keeps hold on rare earth metals after lifting some U.S. export curbs
China trade deal was announced, significantly de-escalating the tariff war that has roiled the global economy.