Beijing’s New Export Scrutiny Hampers US Tech Companies’ Southeast Asia Expansion
Apple faces a critical challenge as China tightens export controls potentially disrupting the tech giant's supply chain. Analysis from The...
January 14, 2025Section
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Chips of Power: The Role of Semiconductors in the Battle for Global Dominance
(Analysis) In the global race for technological supremacy semiconductors have emerged as the most critical asset. Coverage and analysis from...
January 14, 2025
China’s Trade Surplus Soars to Almost $1 Trillion: A Global Economic Imbalance
In 2024, China's trade surplus soared to an unprecedented $992 billion, driven by a 21% increase in exports to $3.58...
January 13, 2025
Biden’s Final Push: U.S. Tightens A.I. Chip Export Controls to Limit China’s Global Access
The Biden administration unveiled new export controls on AI chips on January 13, 2025, as reported by multiple news sources....
January 13, 2025
China’s Salmon Appetite Reshapes Global Seafood Trade
China's insatiable demand for salmon is transforming the global seafood market. Recent data from the Chinese government reveals a staggering...
January 13, 2025
China’s 1,000-Tonne Space Solar Station to Beam Energy to Earth
China aims to revolutionize energy production with its ambitious space solar power station project. The China Academy of Space Technology...
January 9, 2025
China Defends Yuan with Record $8.2 Billion Bill Issue in Hong Kong
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) announced plans to issue a record 60 billion yuan ($8.2 billion) in offshore bills...
January 9, 2025
China Shatters Grain Production Record, Harvesting 706.5 Million Tons in 2024
China's agricultural sector has achieved a remarkable milestone, producing a record-breaking 706.5 million tons of grain in 2024. This historic...
January 9, 2025
Yuan Plummets to 16-Month Low Amid Trade Policy Concerns
The Chinese yuan hit its weakest level since September 2023, falling 0.1% to 7.33 per dollar on Wednesday. This decline...
January 9, 2025