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October 15, 2025
News, Technology

Markets React as China’s Rare Earth Export Curbs Threaten Auto and EV Supply Chains

Global markets are on alert after China’s latest move to tighten rare earth export rules rattled investors and raised fears of new disruptions across the electric vehicle (EV), semiconductor,...

October 10, 2025
News, Technology

China’s Ban on TechInsights Sends Shockwaves Through Global Semiconductor Markets

Beijing’s decision to blacklist TechInsights, a prominent Canadian semiconductor research firm, has sparked concerns among global investors and industry analysts about the transparency and stability of China’s technology sector....

September 23, 2025
News, World Economy

US Ambassador Projects Trump-Xi Summit Early 2026 Following Phone Talks

U.S. diplomatic sources, including Ambassador Kurt Tong, project a high-level summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in early 2026. This follows their recently scheduled meeting...

April 28, 2025
World Economy, News

Beyond Factories: China’s $1 Trillion Bet on Tech Self-Sufficiency

The collapse of low-value exports has forced China’s hand: a historic $1 trillion reallocation to secure dominance in chips, batteries, and artificial intelligence. Sector Breakthroughs: Provincial Overhauls: Corporate Case...

April 18, 2025
World Economy, Technology

Made in China 2025: Straddling the Line Between Technological Progress and Global Friction.

The Made in China 2025 initiative marked China’s strategic shift from replicating foreign technologies to fostering homegrown innovation. Ten years on, the initiative remains a point of patriotic accomplishment...

March 11, 2025
World Economy, News

China’s $41 Billion Plan Aims to Boost Domestic Consumption

China has unveiled a $41 billion plan aimed at boosting domestic consumption, as part of efforts to revitalize its economy amid slowing growth. The plan includes subsidies for consumer...

March 3, 2025
Analysis, Business

China’s February Caixin PMI Points to Slower Manufacturing Expansion

China’s February Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) pointed to slower expansion in the manufacturing sector, raising concerns about the country’s economic recovery. The PMI, a key indicator of manufacturing...

February 28, 2025
News, Politics

China Plans Fiscal Boost at Annual ‘Two Sessions’ Meeting

China is planning a fiscal boost during the annual “Two Sessions” meeting, a key political event where the country’s leadership sets economic and policy priorities for the year. The...

February 28, 2025
Forex, News

Trump Imposes Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China in Trade Policy Shift

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, set to take effect on March 4, alongside an additional 10% levy on Chinese goods....

February 13, 2025
Technology, News

Apple and Alibaba Collaborate to Integrate AI into iPhones in China

Apple has partnered with Alibaba to integrate the Chinese tech giant’s AI technology into iPhones sold in China. The collaboration, confirmed by Alibaba Chairman Joe Tsai, aims to enhance...