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
Apple: Promises exhausted, patience at an end
BERLIN – For years, Apple has built a reputation not only for sleek design and premium pricing, but for keeping its customers waiting. Waiting for features the competition has had for years. Waiting for “groundbreaking” updates that arrive late, stripped … Continue reading Apple: Promises exhausted, patience at an end
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
Chinese Auto Shipments Breeze Through Suez
HONG KONG / CAIRO — Ships loaded with thousands of Chinese-made vehicles are steadily transiting the Suez Canal en route to Europe—while competing automakers in Asia are forced into slower, more costly circuits around the African continent. Analysts suggest this stark … Continue reading Chinese Auto Shipments Breeze Through Suez