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Trump’s “Beautiful” Bill Could Backfire — and Help China Win the Future
Trump's sweeping tax and spending bill could hurt U.S. clean energy and trigger new tensions with China — but it might also hand Beijing an unexpected strategic edge.
Jul 92 min read


The Shadow of the Third Line: What China’s Cold War Strategy Reveals About Today
As the U.S. hits China with new tariffs, Beijing is quietly shifting economic power inland. Guizhou, once a remote province, is now at the center of a strategy to protect key industries and reduce risk.
Jul 92 min read


Why Starbucks Isn’t Selling Its Whole China Business — But Still Wants Help
Starbucks is looking for partners in China to help it stay competitive, not planning a full exit. As cheaper rivals grow fast, the coffee giant is rethinking how it operates in its second-largest market.
Jun 252 min read


Why Europe Is Suddenly Full of Chinese Plug-In Hybrids
China’s plug-in hybrid car exports to Europe jumped 600% in May. Low tariffs and competitive pricing are helping Chinese brands quietly dominate a key part of the electric vehicle market.
Jun 252 min read


Why TikTok Just Got Another 90 Days in the U.S. — and Why That Might Not Matter
Trump’s latest extension allows TikTok to keep operating in the U.S., but with no clear path to a deal and China holding the algorithm, this delay may change nothing.
Jun 232 min read


Is China’s War on Waste Killing Its Restaurant Industry?
Calls grow louder to correct local over-enforcement of anti-banquet policies as millions of Chinese restaurant workers feel the heat.
Jun 202 min read


Pop Mart Stock Falls as China Calls Blind Boxes Addictive
Even as its toy sales soar overseas, Pop Mart faces pressure at home over how it markets blind boxes.
Jun 202 min read


Tesla Stops Importing Expensive Models to China as Tariffs Price Them Out
Tesla halts importing Model S and Model X to China due to soaring tariffs, opting instead to focus on locally produced vehicles.
Apr 112 min read


Morgan Stanley Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Threaten Corporate Earnings Recovery
Morgan Stanley warns the U.S.-China trade conflict could hurt China’s earnings recovery, with major stock declines.
Apr 112 min read


Xi Jinping Vows China Won’t Back Down Amid U.S. Tariff War
Xi Jinping has warned that China will not back down from U.S. tariffs, urging the EU to join in resisting what he calls "unilateral bullying."
Apr 112 min read


China Hits Back at U.S. with 125% Tariff, Ignoring Future U.S. Increases
China raises tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, matching U.S. tariff levels, and declares it will ignore any future tariff hikes from the U.S.
Apr 112 min read


China Fires Back at U.S. with 50% Tariff in Retaliation to Trump’s Trade Actions
China retaliates with a 50% tariff on U.S. imports, raising total tariffs to 84%, signaling a significant escalation in the trade war.
Apr 92 min read


Apple, Tesla, Walmart are U.S. Companies Struggling with New Tariffs on Chinese Goods
Apple, Tesla, and Walmart are hit by Trump’s new tariffs on China imports, with Apple facing a 9% margin loss.
Apr 43 min read


Trump Offers Tariff Relief to China if TikTok Deal Is Approved
Trump offers China tariff relief for approving the TikTok deal as the deadline nears, marking a key moment in U.S.-China trade tensions.
Apr 43 min read


China Hits Back at U.S. with 34% Tariff on Imports, Calling U.S. Actions 'Unilateral Bullying'
China has retaliated with a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, escalating trade tensions after the U.S. imposed similar tariffs.
Apr 43 min read


China Surpasses Japan as EU’s Largest Car Importer for Third Year in a Row
Despite new tariffs, China remains the EU's largest car importer for the third year, with a growing share of the global auto market.
Apr 32 min read


Trump Tariffs Disrupt Apple’s Supply Chain in China, Causing Major Stock Declines
U.S. tariffs have disrupted Apple’s supply chain, causing stock drops for suppliers like Goertek and Luxshare.
Apr 33 min read


U.S. Bans Diplomats from Romantic and Sex with Chinese Citizens
The U.S. has banned diplomats from relationships with Chinese citizens over national security concerns.
Apr 33 min read


China’s Factory Activity Accelerates in March on Strong Export Boost
China’s manufacturing grew in March, driven by exports and improved employment, but domestic demand remains weak.
Apr 22 min read


China Strengthens Social Credit System with 23 New Guidelines
China introduces 23 new guidelines to expand its social credit system, aiming for greater transparency and improved market competitiveness.
Apr 22 min read
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