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Tuesday 8 April 2025
Trump threatens extra 50% tariffs as China stands ground in escalating trade fight; EU proposes 25% retaliatory tariff
US President Donald Trump said he has no plans to suspend tariffs to facilitate trade negotiations, calling this the country's only chance to rebuild its industrial base. He warned...
Tuesday 8 April 2025
DuPont becomes next target in China's expanding antitrust investigations against US firms
As the trade friction and technology war between China and the US continue to intensify, on April 5, 2025, China announced an antitrust investigation into American chemical giant...
Monday 7 April 2025
With chip tariffs on the horizon, China goes solo—Is Taiwan prepared?
Just when the global supply chain thought it had a breather, US President Donald Trump's administration is stoking renewed tensions with China by threatening sweeping new tariffs...
Thursday 3 April 2025
China restricts companies from investing in US as tensions rise
China has taken steps to restrict local companies from investing in the US, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that could give Beijing more leverage for potential...
Wednesday 2 April 2025
China hits its 'ChatGPT moment' with DeepSeek, says 01.AI CEO Kai-Fu Lee
At the 2025 ZGC Forum in Beijing, held from March 27 to 31, artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the agenda. At the event's flagship "Future AI Pioneer Forum," 01.AI CEO and Sinovation...
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Apple top brass back in China: smart manufacturing partners in the spotlight
Three months into 2025, Apple's senior leadership is back in China. CEO Tim Cook posted "Hello, Beijing" on Weibo, marking his fourth visit in just over a year. COO Jeff Williams...
Monday 31 March 2025
SiCarrier enters the fray: three red flags behind China's new tech champion
As US-China tech tensions escalate, Beijing is doubling down on semiconductor self-reliance—particularly in the strategically vital field of chipmaking equipment.
Friday 28 March 2025
Cook visits major AI hub in China
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently attended the 2025 China Development Forum in Beijing and has arrived in Hangzhou, a prominent hub for artificial intelligence (AI) in China. He also pledged...
Wednesday 26 March 2025
Xiaomi, BYD secure billions for EV global push
On March 25, 2025, Xiaomi Group made waves in the market with its announcement of an 800 million new share offering, aiming to raise a substantial HKD42.5 billion (US$5.47 billion)...
Tuesday 25 March 2025
China courts Europe in bid for stability as US escalates global tariff offensive
Amid rising global economic uncertainty and escalating US-China trade tensions, China is actively courting Europe's industrial giants in a bid to diversify its strategic alliances...
Monday 24 March 2025
Samsung's Lee Jae-Yong Xiaomi factory visit fuels collab speculation
During a visit to participate in the China Development Forum, Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-Yong and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon reportedly visited Xiaomi's factory in Beijing...
Monday 24 March 2025
Tim Cook revisits China: discuss DeepSeek and supply chain collab
Apple CEO Tim Cook made his first Beijing visit of the year to attend the China Development Forum (CDF). He joined global business leaders to explore market opportunities and reaffirm...
Thursday 20 March 2025
China to further tighten export curbs on battery, chip material tech, escalating US trade spat
China is reinforcing its grip on key minerals and battery technologies as tensions with the US escalate over tech trade policies. Fortune reports that China dominates the...
Wednesday 19 March 2025
AMD CEO Lisa Su embarks on strategic China visit to fortify AI PC, tech alliances
AMD CEO Lisa Su is in China to strengthen the company's partnerships with local technology firms. During her visit, she attended AMD's AI PC innovation summit, Advancing AI, in Beijing...
Monday 17 March 2025
Gree bets big on smart homes: 10,000 'Dong Mingzhu Health Home' stores in pipeline
On March 13, Gree Electric opened its first "Dong Mingzhu Health Home" store in Beijing's Tongzhou district, signaling a major expansion beyond air conditioning into the broader home...