India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
NEW DELHI – India and China on Tuesday sought to reset relations, with Beijing signalling readiness to address New Delhi’s critical needs for rare earths, fertilisers, and tunnel-boring machinery. The pledge came during the 24th round of border talks in … Continue reading India: China Signals Rare Earths Support
China phones facing model and update challenges
BERLINÂ – Effective immediately, eight smartphones from the Xiaomi ecosystem will no longer receive software updates. This includes not only entry-level devices like the Redmi A1 or the Poco C50, but also two former flagships that just a few years … Continue reading China phones facing model and update challenges
Italy: PM Meloni Reassesses Chinese Investments
ROME – Italy’s government continues to wield its “golden power” authority to curb Chinese influence, particularly in vital strategic assets. Despite pressure from Pirelli leadership to escalate restrictions following Sinochem’s 37 % equity position, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s administration declined … Continue reading Italy: PM Meloni Reassesses Chinese Investments
Typhoon Podul blows through southern Taiwan
TAIPEI – Typhoon Podul blew through southern Taiwan on Wednesday packing winds of up to 191 kph (118 mph) and leaving one person missing, as a large swathe of the island shut down and hundreds of flights were cancelled. Taiwan … Continue reading Typhoon Podul blows through southern Taiwan
IFA Rebounds as China’s Economy Shifts
BERLIN — The IFA – the world’s largest and oldest consumer electronics trade show – is back in full swing from September 5–10 in Berlin. Following a challenging period marked by pandemic-era declines in exhibitors (notably between 2020 and 2024), … Continue reading IFA Rebounds as China’s Economy Shifts