EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
BEIJING – At the 25th EU–China Business Leaders Symposium, top representatives of the European Union and China met in Beijing. Originally scheduled for two days, the meeting was condensed into a single day — widely interpreted as a sign of … Continue reading EU‑China Business Leaders Symposium in Beijing
Police Dismantle Two Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Rings
CHIANG MAI – Thai authorities have apprehended several suspects linked to two separate Chinese-led online fraud networks, following coordinated crackdowns on cybercrime. Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabutr, head of the Royal Thai Police Cyber Taskforce, confirmed the operation’s breakthrough at a … Continue reading Police Dismantle Two Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Rings
Europe’s Battery Ambitions Falter as China Pulls Ahead
FRANKFURT/BRUSSELS/BEIJING — China’s lead in global battery manufacturing continues to grow, while Europe’s efforts to build a competitive battery cell industry are faltering. The recent financial collapse of Swedish startup Northvolt is more than an isolated failure—it’s a symptom of … Continue reading Europe’s Battery Ambitions Falter as China Pulls Ahead
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