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Chinese megabanks’ interest margins fall to record low as economy slows
Increase in savers and government push to boost credit put pressure on lendersFinancial Times - 2d -
Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy
The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.BBC News - 1d -
Europe braces for flood of Chinese goods after US tariffs
EU officials ready emergency measures to prevent onslaught of discounted products in ‘economic nightmare’Financial Times - 6h -
BYD car sales soar as Tesla struggles in Europe
Chinese manufacturer sold just under 1mn passenger vehicles in first quarterFinancial Times - 2d -
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360Financial Times - 2d -
'I didn't feel able to come forward' - Chinese victims tell BBC about serial rapist
Police in London say PhD student Zhenhao Zou's "offending group is far greater" than they had realised.BBC News - 2d -
Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island
China’s military held live-fire drills on Wednesday in the East China Sea in an escalation of exercises around Taiwan, but Taiwan said none took place nearby.NBC News - 1d -
Trump tariffs anxiety hits peak in global economy as Chinese freight market crashes to two-decade low
President Trump's so-called 'liberation day' will reveal new tariffs on trading partners. Inside the supply chain, importers have been preparing for months.CNBC - 1d -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order shutting the de minimis trade loophole, effective May 2.NBC News - 1d -
De minimis trade loophole that boosted Chinese online retailers to end May 2
The announcement, which came alongside a set of sweeping new tariffs, gives customs officials, retailers and logistics companies a month to prepare.CNBC - 1d -
Nintendo Switch 2 Will Release in June With New Mario Kart
The company said Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza would be part of the early game lineup, also sharing details on the console’s technical upgrades.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America
Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.The New York Times - 6d -
British Steel’s auditors warn of ‘material uncertainty’ as it battles to survive
Company had £736mn of debt at end of 2023, much of it from entities controlled by its Chinese parent JingyeFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump Says TikTok Deal Will Be Secured Before Saturday Deadline
The video-sharing app has an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or otherwise face a national ban.Inc. - 3d -
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.CNBC - 2d -
Samsung turns to China to prop up ailing chip business
Deals with Chinese tech giant Baidu come as South Korean giant loses ground in US and navigates Washington’s curbsFinancial Times - 1d -
Vance confident TikTok will be sold in US as deadline looms
Despite the increasing number of potential buyers, neither the app nor its Chinese owner have confirmed they will do a deal.BBC News - 22h -
Trump floats China tariff relief in exchange for TikTok sale approval
US president suggests he is open to horse-trading a day after imposing severe import levies on Chinese goodsFinancial Times - 12h -
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - 6d -
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in
Chinese policymakers pledged to step up stimulus push to achieve a growth target of "around 5%" this year and cushion the impact of an escalating trade war.CNBC - 4d -
Hegseth says U.S. is making Japan a 'war-fighting' base to deter China
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a new ...NBC News - 4d -
Why China Is Wary of a Trump-Xi Summit
It could take months for agreement on a meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, as Chinese officials seek a scripted encounter.The New York Times - 4d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 3d -
An unexplained death, ‘abuse and slavery’: Indonesian fishers reveal life on long haul vessels
The death of a crew member on a Chinese-owned trawler in the Indian Ocean illustrates the lack of accountability in the seafood industry, say advocates. Ricky* was one of the first to see his ...The Guardian - 3d -
TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline
As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets.CNBC - 2d -
SpaceX Puts Humans in Orbit Over Earth’s Poles for the First Time
Chun Wang, a Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur, paid an undisclosed amount for the mission. Some satellites are already in polar orbit, and researchers called it a routine flight.The New York Times - 2d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 2d -
Myanmar Military Declares Temporary Truce After Earthquake
It was unclear whether the cease-fire would be honored. It came a day after soldiers fired at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, and amid multiple airstrikes.The New York Times - 1d -
Xiaomi delivers record cars in March as winners emerge in China's EV race
Chinese electric vehicle startups Xiaomi, Xpeng and Leapmotor each reported in March delivery volumes that were roughly double of their startup competitors.CNBC - 1d -
China Retaliates Against Trump With 34% Tariff on U.S. Goods
The Chinese government said it would match President Trump’s tariff, and also barred a group of American companies from doing business in China.The New York Times - 31m -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Inside Maye Musk’s Cozy Relationship With China
As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.Wired - Mar. 27 -
China's telecoms giant Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologiesABC News - 3d -
Bipartisan push needed to protect government devices from China's DeepSeek
The No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act aims to protect federal employees and sensitive government data from the Chinese Communist Party's DeepSeek AI platform, which has been accused of luring ...The Hill - 3d -
Xiaomi Driverless Technology in Focus After Fatal Electric Car Crash
A popular electric vehicle made by the Chinese consumer electronics giant Xiaomi crashed into a concrete guardrail while deploying its autonomous driving feature. Three people died.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump to consider final proposal on TikTok future as US ban deadline looms
Owner ByteDance required to find non-Chinese buyer for video app’s American operations by Saturday. Donald Trump is preparing to consider a final proposal to decide the future of TikTok before a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump sued over China tariffs
President Trump was sued Thursday over the 20 percent tariffs he imposed on Chinese goods in the weeks leading up to Wednesday’s broader announcement. It marks the first known legal challenge ...The Hill - 11h
