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China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 1d -
Hong Kong Adds to China’s Growing Criticism of Panama Canal Deal
The city’s chief executive said a deal between the Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison and BlackRock, a major American investment firm, requires “serious attention.”The New York Times - 22h -
Adams’s Associates Under Federal Investigation Over Ties to China
The Justice Department is pushing to drop corruption charges against Eric Adams in Manhattan while federal authorities in Brooklyn have been investigating his top fund-raisers.The New York Times - 21h -
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Why China is suddenly flooding the market with powerful AI models
The pace of Beijing’s open source push has been relentlessFinancial Times - 12h -
How Picasso became the ultimate prize for China’s new collectors
In recent years, major works have gone to private buyers in Asia — a new exhibition puts the artist’s relationship with the region in the spotlightFinancial Times - 7h -
China markets are set to outperform Wall Street as U.S. exceptionalism comes to a pause
Chinese markets' rally has been gaining steam, and market watchers are expecting it to outperform its American counterparts as U.S. exceptionalism sputters.CNBC - 4h -
China’s Hesai denies short-seller claims on revenues and military ties
Car-sensor maker’s shares slide after allegations by Blue Orca CapitalFinancial Times - 4h -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
WWE 2K25 Review - New World Order
Pro wrestling is a variety show. Spend a few weeks with WWE and you'll see how many tastes the product caters to. Segments can lean into different genres, such as drama, action, comedy, or even ...GameSpot - 6d -
Chelsea’s League Cup final curse – can they avoid losing their fourth in a row?
There are a few factors you might lean on when predicting the outcome of Saturday’s League Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City. You might think Chelsea being unbeaten under manager Sonia ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Trade partners impose new tariffs on U.S.
Both Canada and China launched new tariffs on the U.S. today in the escalating international trade war. Canada targeted energy exports and China’s focus is on agricultural goods. NBC News’ Kelly ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
US makes fresh push for World Bank to back nuclear power
New administration wants Washington-based multilateral lender to help the west compete with China and RussiaFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
This Is Who Loses in a Trade War
Europe, not Canada, Mexico or China, is most vulnerable to the fallout from Donald Trump’s mercantilist policies.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Tariffs could make some popular side hustles and small businesses harder to run: 'The expenses have already started,' CEO says
The Trump administration's China tariffs could have an unintended consequence, some CEOs say: a higher barrier to entry for American entrepreneurs.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
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China and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods; Transgender Army major sees support from peers.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Collapse of vehicle battery maker deals major blow to Europe’s bid to rival ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
DeepSeek AI cranks open the spigots on Chinese venture capital
DeepSeek's artificial intelligence breakthrough is stirring up China's venture capital world after three straight years of decline.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers
American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - 6d -
How South Korea’s shipyards could save the US Navy
Asian shipbuilders see opportunity to fill gap as Washington tries to keep pace with China’s naval expansionFinancial Times - 5d -
Guerschon Yabusele on his journey: Three years after being drafted, I had no team
Guerschon Yabusele: After China, when I went back to France, I didn’tYahoo Sports - 5d -
BMW warns of €1bn profit hit from global tariff war
Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recallFinancial Times - 5d -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - 5d -
World Indoor Track and Field Championships 2025: How to watch, schedule, preview
How to watch the 2025 World Indoor Track and Field Championships from Nanjing, China.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Hong Kong’s cargo sector faces a tariff test
City’s strategic position makes it increasingly vulnerable to escalating geopolitical tensions between US and ChinaFinancial Times - 23h -
Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America
Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.The New York Times - 22h -
Cassie Porter, Nasa Hataoka share LPGA lead through 36 holes in China
Cassie Porter and Nasa Hataoka were atop the leaderboard with a one-shot lead Friday after the second round of the Blue Bay LPGA.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Martin Wolf talks to Keyu Jin: Has China’s economy run out of gas?
The property crash and trade war are taking their tollFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations
Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’
Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.VentureBeat - Mar. 10 -
China's $41 billion plan to boost consumption is just a start as deflationary pressures deepen
Chinese policymakers have increasingly acknowledged the need to counter deflationary pressure at home.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
China's Commerce Ministry held talks with Walmart after report on price cut demand, state media says
Chinese and American companies should "work together" to respond to U.S. "unilateral imposition of tariffs," Chinese state media said.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
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Want to get married or have kids? Companies hiring in China are being told to stop asking
Several Chinese trade unions have issued notices to companies to stop asking female jobseekers about their marital and childbearing status.NBC News - 6d -
NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China
Companies like East Goes Global serve as social media surrogates for players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes.The New York Times - 6d -
China's ‘Netflix' iQiyi is set to open a theme park with virtual reality based on its own shows
Chinese videostreaming platform iQiyi plans to open its first theme park this year — the latest company to bet that local consumers will spend on experiences.CNBC - 5d -
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