Heavy flooding triggered by torrential downpours has forced the evacuation of more than 200 residents and left cars submerged in a southern Chinese city, state media reported on Tuesday. Qinzhou city, …
Is China ‘winning’ the Iran war?
As the US-Israel war with Iran reaches a diplomatic stalemate – one idea seems to be taking hold: that China is the real winner. Some have argued that the US’s biggest rival is quietly boosting its …
China’s Leaders Vow to Counter Shocks as Economy Withstands War
China’s top leaders pledged to counter external shocks and enhance energy security, while highlighting the economy’s better-than-expected performance so far this year.
China’s Huayou reports first lithium salt exports from Zimbabwe
By Nelson Banya and Chris Takudzwa Muronzi HARARE, April 28 (Reuters) – Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt has shipped Africa’s first consignment of lithium sulphate from its Zimbabwe mine, two months after the …
Meta is preparing to have to undo its Manus acquisition after China ban
The ban sends a message that China is intent on keeping its AI knowledge within the country.
The U.S.-China trade relationship: What’s behind the competition?
The world’s two biggest economies are facing considerable trade tensions, with implications for the global economy, supply chains, and trading system.
The Iran War Is Starting to Expose Cracks in China’s Economy
China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.
China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm.
China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus
China has moved to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus, a decision that reflects Beijing’s concerns over losing key technology.
China says it will reverse major AI acquisition by Meta
The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the U.S., setting up a complicated legal and political fight.