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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


How Huawei Is Beating Chip Restrictions with Smarter AI Software
Huawei’s upcoming open-source Unified Cache Manager slashes AI model latency and boosts performance, a major step in China’s software-led effort to reduce dependence on banned high-end memory chips.
Aug 132 min read


Why Fewer Chinese Students Are Studying Abroad—And It’s Not Just About Geopolitics
As outbound student numbers fall, rising costs, tightened visa policies, and shifting priorities are reshaping how Chinese families view foreign education—and revealing a deeper transformation in global academic influence.
Jul 233 min read


The Real Reason Labubu Toys Are Always Sold Out
Pop Mart confirms it will delay new toy releases to prioritize Labubu production and tackle inflated resale market prices.
Jul 162 min read


Chinese Ozempic? Inside the Launch of China-Made New Weight-Loss Drug
Innovent Biologics is launching China’s first approved dual-action GLP-1 drug for weight loss - and it's doing it through JD Health’s massive online healthcare network.
Jul 152 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


What the Calm Around '618' Tells Us About China’s Next Consumer Era
Despite setting a new sales record, China’s 618 e-commerce festival no longer feels like the nationwide shopping carnival it once was. But behind the calm is a smarter, more sustainable shift in consumer behavior.
Jul 112 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


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


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


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 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


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


Walmart Continues to Push Chinese Suppliers for Price Cuts Amid U.S. Tariffs
Walmart pressures Chinese suppliers for price cuts amid U.S. tariffs while diversifying its supply chain to lessen reliance on China.
Apr 23 min read


Microsoft Shuts Down AI Lab in Shanghai Amid Growing Geopolitical Tensions
Microsoft closes its IoT & AI Lab in Shanghai, signaling a retreat from China amid rising geopolitical tensions and regulatory pressures.
Apr 13 min read


Chagee Reports US$1.71 Billion Revenue Surge Ahead of U.S. IPO
Chagee, a top Chinese tea chain, reports a revenue surge and plans a U.S. IPO, driven by strong product demand.
Mar 312 min read


BYD Launches Affordable Electric Sedan, Directly Competing with Tesla’s Model 3
BYD's Qin L provides a budget-friendly alternative to Tesla's Model 3, launching as Tesla faces declining sales in China.
Mar 242 min read


Tencent Reports 90% Surge in Profit for Q4, Driven by Strong Gaming and AI
Tencent’s fourth-quarter profits soared thanks to strong gaming revenue and the successful integration of AI technologies in advertising.
Mar 212 min read
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