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US presses Hanoi to reduce dependence on China

WASHINGTON/HANOI –  The US is urging Vietnam to lessen its reliance on Chinese tech in devices assembled locally—such as Apple iPhones, Samsung smartphones, and Meta/Google VR headsets—exported to the American market. Hanoi is hosting meetings with domestic manufacturers to boost … Continue reading US presses Hanoi to reduce dependence on China

Trump Declares Rare Earths Deal ‘Done’ with China

WASHINGTON/LONDON/BEIJING – President Trump proclaimed on Truth Social that China has agreed to supply U.S. companies with “full magnets” and rare earth metals up front, while the U.S. will refrain from revoking visas for Chinese students. This announcement follows two … Continue reading Trump Declares Rare Earths Deal ‘Done’ with China

China-Laos Railway Breaks Passenger, Freight Records

BEIJING/VIENTIANE – The China-Laos Railway is experiencing a remarkable surge in both passenger and freight traffic in 2025, underscoring its growing role as a “Golden Line” linking China with Southeast Asia. According to the latest data up to May 22, … Continue reading China-Laos Railway Breaks Passenger, Freight Records

US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business

MUNICH – As part of a congress, the vbw – Bavarian Industry Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.) examined the business opportunities for Bavarian companies in the Chinese free trade zone of Hainan. “China aims to develop Hainan into … Continue reading Asia-Pacific: Attractive for Bavarian business

Younger people set the pace in the Chinese travel market

BERLIN/SHANGHAI – The Chinese edition of ITB Berlin, ITB China – the country’s leading B2B travel trade show from May 27 to 29, 2025, in Shanghai – offers exclusive insights into the dynamic development of China’s travel and outbound market. … Continue reading Younger people set the pace in the Chinese travel market

Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

GENEVA –  For the first time in years, high-level delegations from the United States and China sat down in Geneva this weekend, aiming to de-escalate the prolonged trade war that has rattled global markets. Led by US Treasury Secretary Scott … Continue reading Geneva: Breakthrough Hopes Rise as Tariff Talks Resume

China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties

BEIJING — Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the European Union to deepen mutual openness and resolve differences “properly,” signaling a renewed push to strengthen ties with Europe as global trade frictions escalate. His … Continue reading China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties