1 hour ago China signals global AI push as MiniMax CEO joins meeting with Premier Li Qiang

The CEO of Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax met Premier Li Qiang on Monday, becoming the second representative from a foundational AI model developer to meet with the national leader after Liang Wenfeng, founder of DeepSeek, a year ago. The appearance of 36-year-old Yan Junjie along with eight other leading figures from China’s business, culture and education spheres underscored the rapid ascent of the newly minted billionaire, who steered his company founded just four years ago...

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2 h. ago Bain Capital Successfully Completes $4 Billion Strategic Sale of WinTriX’s China Business

Bain Capital Successfully Completes $4 Billion Strategic Sale of WinTriX’s China Business  Bain Capital

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6 h. ago A Harvard MBA grad knew the immigrant dream wasn't for her. She moved back to China to build something of her own.

A Harvard MBA grad knew the immigrant dream wasn't for her. She moved back to China to build something of her own.  Business Insider

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6 h. ago A Harvard MBA grad knew the immigrant dream wasn't for her. She moved back to China to start a search fund.

A Harvard MBA grad knew the immigrant dream wasn't for her. She moved back to China to start a search fund.  Business Insider

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7 h. ago China challenges US in AI drug race, but rivals still reliant on each other

China has emerged as a credible challenger to the US in artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery, where advantage depends not only on computing prowess but also on the ability to effectively mine data, from genomes to clinical trial results, according to Leung Chuen-yan, a private equity investor and life sciences scientist. “Globally, the way companies develop and use AI to discover drugs is similar, from finding the drug target and designing the molecule to planning clinical trials,” said...

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7 h. ago LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China to CTG Duty

LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China to CTG Duty-Free  Premium Beauty News

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8 h. ago Chinese automotive suppliers speed up localisation to increase global market share

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) supply chain vendors are adding another dimension to their go-global drive: designing batteries and lidar sensors for models by international marques that cater to overseas drivers. As leading players like BYD secure mega deals with major carmakers like Ford, Chinese automotive suppliers that once trailed their global peers are now stamping their authority on the EV sector. Chinese vendors were enjoying an overwhelming advantage over their international rivals in...

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10 h. ago Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cuts tariffs on Chinese EVs in deal with China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney cuts tariffs on Chinese EVs in deal with China  Fox Business

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14 h. ago China Tourism Group Duty Free Buys DFS's Greater China Retail Business

China Tourism Group Duty Free Buys DFS's Greater China Retail Business  WWD

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15 h. ago LVMH sells greater China retail business of its DFS group to CTG

LVMH sells greater China retail business of its DFS group to CTG  Reuters

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21 h. ago ASM International Logs Strong Orders as China Business, Advanced Tech Pick Up

ASM International Logs Strong Orders as China Business, Advanced Tech Pick Up  The Wall Street Journal

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24 h. ago Type 075 amphibious assault ship, the PLA’s ‘light aircraft carrier’ that is key to Taiwan

December was a record-breaking month and busier than ever for the Hainan, China’s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship and one of Beijing’s most important assets in the event of any potential military operation against Taiwan. The Yushen-class vessel, one of the world’s largest amphibious assault ships, made an appearance during the People’s Liberation Army’s large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island in late December, the first time a Type 075 took part in such...

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24 h. ago Type 075 amphibious assault ship, the PLA ‘light aircraft carrier’ key to Taiwan strategy

December was a record-breaking month and busier than ever for the Hainan, China’s first Type 075 amphibious assault ship and one of Beijing’s most important assets in the event of any potential military operation against Taiwan. The Yushen-class vessel, one of the world’s largest amphibious assault ships, made an appearance during the People’s Liberation Army’s large-scale military drills around the self-ruled island in late December. It was the first time a Type 075 took part in such...

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27 h. ago Ford's CEO says making Red Bull's F1 engine taught him one thing about how to beat China at the car game

Ford's CEO says making Red Bull's F1 engine taught him one thing about how to beat China at the car game  Business Insider

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34 h. ago China’s drug and medical device sector emerges as new engine of economic growth

China’s pharmaceutical industry, whose revenue is projected to rise by 50 per cent between 2024 and 2030, has emerged as a new growth engine for the national economy as leading players ramp up investment in research and production. The country’s drug and medical device businesses were forecast to top US$2.1 trillion in revenue by 2030 and US$3.2 trillion annually by 2050, according to estimates by UBS. In 2024, the sector generated about US$1.4 trillion in sales. “An ageing population offers the...

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37 h. ago Assessing Woodward (WWD) Valuation As It Exits China Natural Gas Truck Business And Delivers Record 2025 Results

Assessing Woodward (WWD) Valuation As It Exits China Natural Gas Truck Business And Delivers Record 2025 Results  Yahoo Finance

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49 h. ago Chinese electric vehicle makers set to ‘crack open’ Western markets as trade barriers fall

This year is likely to be a watershed one for the global drive by Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, as more Western countries open up their markets to high-performance made-in-China models. Despite low expectations for a hefty jump in overseas sales, EV assemblers like BYD and Geely are expected to get off to a strong start in some of their untapped markets, honing their image as world leaders in terms of production and technology before establishing a long-term foothold, according to...

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57 h. ago US stops South African school from transferring NATO military technology to China

US stops South African school from transferring NATO military technology to China  Business Insider Africa

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68 h. ago American company restarts domestic graphite production after decades of China imports

American company restarts domestic graphite production after decades of China imports  Fox Business

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69 h. ago China’s AI and EV boom drives record power demand, widening energy gap with US

China’s total electricity consumption hit a record high of 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, more than double that of the US, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Saturday. The 5 per cent jump from the previous year marked the first time in China’s history that annual electricity consumption had surpassed 10 trillion kWh – the highest in the world and more than the combined total of the European Union, Russia, India and Japan, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing NEA...

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