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As Shein and Temu Hold Back, Chinese Exporters Rush to Latin America Amid U.S. Tariffs
China’s global retail champions may be cautious, but smaller exporters see opportunity in every port from Mexico to Brazil.
Aug 192 min read


TESLA’S CHINA SLOWDOWN: LOCAL EV MAKERS TAKE THE LEAD
Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory saw deliveries fall in July despite a booming domestic EV market, as cheaper Chinese electric vehicles and shifting consumer habits redefine competition.
Aug 53 min read


From Bags to Baristas: Luxury Brands Are Opening Cafés in China
With China’s luxury market slowing and consumers pulling back on big-ticket purchases, global fashion houses are opening branded cafés to stay present, relevant, and socially visible.
Jul 233 min read


The World’s Largest Dam: What’s Really Flowing Beneath China’s “Project of the Century”?
The $167 billion megaproject in Tibet has already sent energy and construction stocks soaring — but it’s also raising serious geopolitical and environmental concerns.
Jul 222 min read


Meituan vs. Alibaba vs. JD.com: How China’s Delivery Giants Are Paying to Win You Over
Alibaba confirmed a 15% jump in daily users for Taobao Shangou, while Meituan’s CEO publicly labeled the escalating subsidy war “irrational” and urged regulatory oversight.
Jul 182 min read


China Delivered 95 Billion Parcels in 6 Months - That’s 12 Packages for Every Person on Earth
Powered by AI, drones, and cold-chain logistics, China’s parcel network is transforming both rural life and national commerce at unprecedented scale.
Jul 182 min read


No Visa, No Problem: Why China Is Seeing a Tourism Boom
Chinese immigration authorities announce plans for further entry policy improvements later in 2025 to attract even more foreign visitors.
Jul 162 min read


Is Starbucks Losing China? The Real Story Behind the $10B Shake-Up
Photo by THE CHINA NOW Short answer? No. A Starbucks spokesperson confirmed the company is committed to China and looking for strategic...
Jul 112 min read


Why More Global Companies Are Quietly Choosing Chinese AI Over ChatGPT
From global banks to oil giants and tech platforms, more companies are adopting Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen, thanks to their lower costs, flexibility, and growing performance — signaling a global shift in the global AI race.
Jul 102 min read


The Real Reason Your Phone, Shirt, and Car May No Longer Be 'Made in China'
Chinese companies are relocating manufacturing operations to avoid steep U.S. tariffs, shifting global supply chains and reshaping how—and where—consumer goods are made.
Jul 102 min read


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


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


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


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


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
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