This week we learned China knocked Japan off its throne as the world’s top car seller in 2025, moving 27 million vehicles compared to Japan’s 25 million. Chinese automakers surged 17% year-over-year …
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China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come
Chinese state-backed money is remaking the hemisphere’s ports, reshaping grain routes to Asia and squeezing U.S. farmers as tariffs deepen the split with Washington.
Chinese EV Exports Are Soaring, With Big Gains In Mexico And Europe
Almost one million EVs were exported to Asia (excluding China) through November or 36% more than last year. Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Malaysia were the continent’s biggest destinations …
Tariffs of up to 50% go into effect, hitting imports from China, other non-FTA countries
Mexico implemented tariffs on China and other non-free trade agreement countries on Jan. 1, affecting cars, clothing, furniture and more.
Major Asia Crypto Events In 2025 Include Binance Deal and State-Led Initiatives
WuBlockchain highlights Asia’s 2025 crypto shifts with state backed stablecoins, national reserves, and licensed exchanges.
Silver is the new rare earth: What China’s export controls really change
China has tightened silver export controls from January 1, elevating the metal to strategic status. Here’s what it means for prices, defence, solar and supply chains.
China tightens export controls on silver, steel, antimony
China implemented stringent export control policies on silver, iron, antimony, and other critical materials essential to advanced technology industries on New Year’s Day. Silver, tungsten, and …
Changing regulations: What users should know before buying crypto in 2026
Crypto laws around the world are changing in 2026, building on the momentum from 2025, which will impact crypto users in the United States, the United Kingdom and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. The …
Baidu Stock Surges as Chip Unit Files for IPO. Chinese AI Thrives in Nvidia’s Absence.
Baidu rises sharply as it prepares to list its artificial-intelligence chip unit, taking advantage of a frenzy of Chinese investor interest in domestic AI technology.
Baidu Files Hong Kong IPO for AI Chip Unit Kunlunxin
Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) said its artificial-intelligence chip unit Kunlunxin has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong initial public offering, a step the company believes could better reflect the unit’s …
China taxes condoms, contraceptive drugs in bid to spur birth rate
HONG KONG, Jan 2 (Reuters) – China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices from January 1 in new steps to spur a flagging birth rate. Condoms and contraceptive …
Baidu stock surges as chip unit files for Hong Kong IPO. China’s AI boom is coming.
Baidu rises sharply as it prepares to list its artificial-intelligence chip unit, taking advantage of a frenzy of Chinese investor interest in domestic AI technology.
China lowers battery scrap import duty to help recycling sector
China has lowered import tariffs for some battery scrap to 3% in a fresh bid to support its recycling industry.
