President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed into law a measure forcing the US State Department to review guidelines for the country’s engagement with Taiwan, according to the White House, amid escalating …
Macron heads to China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia’s war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China for three days to focus on trade talks and the global crisis.
China’s ByteDance could be forced to sell TikTok U.S., but its quiet lead in AI will help it survive—and maybe even thrive
To keep its advantage in the AI race, ByteDance needs access to powerful AI chips. Media reports claim ByteDance is the largest purchaser of Nvidia chips inside China and that it has explored …
China’s finance minister calls for more fiscal firepower as Beijing weighs 2026 agenda
This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support China’s finance minister has called for a more proactive fiscal policy …
China makes condoms more expensive to boost birth rates
China plans to tax contraceptive drugs and devices to reverse its plunging birth rates.
Facility services group ISS shares fall 10% after Hong Kong announces fire probe
Danish facilities management group ISS said on Tuesday it supported Hong Kong’s decision to establish a judge-led committee to investigate the cause of the city’s deadliest fire in decades, and that …
US ally deploys flagship to challenge China in disputed waters
The Philippines, a United States ally, has deployed its coast guard flagship to disputed waters in the South China Sea, where China maintains a strong maritime presence.
Tesla’s China-made EV sales rise nearly 10% in Nov amid fierce competition
Tesla’s main business has been under pressure, notably from Chinese rivals, while Elon Musk shifts his focus to self-driving robotaxis and humanoid robotics …
UK’s Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Monday that China posed “national security threats” to Britain, but defended his government’s decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer …
Central banks of Azerbaijan, China discuss expansion of cooperation
As part of a working visit to China, an Azerbaijani delegation led by Taleh Kazimov, Governor of the Central Bank, met with Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China. The officials …