14 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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25 h. ago In Japan, fears of China’s antibiotics dominance spur calls for self

Medical professionals in Japan are concerned that China could dramatically ramp up trade pressure on Tokyo by adding antibiotics and ingredients for medicines to its list of exports subject to restrictions. Despite efforts over the last three years to increase domestic production of a range of commonly used medicines in Japan, the domestic medical sector still relies heavily on imports from China and restricting or halting imports would cause “huge trouble”, according to the experts. “Japan...

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3 d. ago China's Giant Trade Surplus Could Delay Domestic Stimulus, Stoke Risks Abroad

China's Giant Trade Surplus Could Delay Domestic Stimulus, Stoke Risks Abroad  Barron's

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3 d. ago China's car exports surged in 2026, but domestic demand slowed

China's car exports surged in 2026, but domestic demand slowed  WRAL

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4 d. ago DeepSeek stays mum on next AI model release as technical papers show frontier innovation

Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek continues to keep the world guessing on when its next major release – the much-anticipated updates to its V3 and R1 models – will be launched, according to analysts, amid its recent publication of technical papers. The papers underscored DeepSeek’s efforts to improve the underlying infrastructure of AI systems in China at a time when geopolitical tensions and domestic production hurdles restricted the country’s access to advanced semiconductors to...

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5 d. ago The US has played its hand in Latin America. Will China’s firms there cash out?

With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. In the days since Washington’s ousting and abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro – an event that sent shock waves through global markets – some...

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6 d. ago As China’s companies expand overseas, entrepreneurs want the passports to match

With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. Chinese national Steve Xie has been doing business overseas for years. His latest venture, a new warehouse in Egypt, will supply electric vehicles and auto parts to...

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8 d. ago China to roll out package of polices to spur domestic demand

China to roll out package of polices to spur domestic demand  Reuters

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9 d. ago US will end China’s dominance of rare earths, Trump adviser Navarro predicts

US President Donald Trump’s White House trade adviser predicted American industrial breakthroughs would help boost domestic production and eliminate China’s market dominance of rare earths. “China has been flexing its muscles now in Europe, in India, in the United States saying, basically, we’re gonna do what we want, and if you try to stop us, we’re gonna take away your critical minerals,” Peter Navarro said in an interview on Bloomberg’s The Mishal Husain Show. “Because they have, they think...

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1 week ago China’s 50% domestic chips tools drive lifts stocks, faces limits

China’s 50% domestic chips tools drive lifts stocks, faces limits  Asia Times

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1 week ago China’s EV Export Explosion: How a Domestic Price War Is Reshaping the Global Auto Market

China’s EV Export Explosion: How a Domestic Price War Is Reshaping the Global Auto Market  CarbonCredits.com

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1 week ago China premier urges Guangdong to ignite economic growth amid intensified competition

During a visit to Guangdong, China’s largest provincial-level contributor to gross domestic product, Premier Li Qiang emphasised the need for the province to continue leading the national economy, while Guangdong’s senior officials vowed “extraordinary” measures to drive growth. Li urged Guangdong to “strengthen advantages in innovative development and take the lead in reform and opening up” during his three-day visit from Saturday to Monday, according to Xinhua. His appeal comes as the Chinese...

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1 week ago XISUI turns china’s first domestically manufactured bus into children's playground in beijing

XISUI turns china’s first domestically manufactured bus into children's playground in beijing  Designboom

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1 week ago AI scientist leaves US for China; domestic helpers in Asia: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Stop subverting Venezuelan regime’: China urges US to release Maduro China has expressed “serious concern” over the US capture and forcible removal of the Venezuelan leader, calling on Washington to ensure the personal safety of Nicolas Maduro and his wife and “release them immediately”. 2. Why...

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1 week ago AI scientist leaves US for China; domestic helpers in Asia: 5 weekend reads

AI scientist leaves US for China; domestic helpers in Asia: 5 weekend reads  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago China records 142 million domestic travel trips in New Year holiday

China records 142 million domestic travel trips in New Year holiday  People's Daily Online

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2 w. ago China requires chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment

China requires chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment  Network World

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2 w. ago How China forged ahead on domestic agenda, global governance in 2025

How China forged ahead on domestic agenda, global governance in 2025  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry

China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry  Reuters

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2 w. ago China Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment Rule for Chipmakers to Accelerate Self

China Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment Rule for Chipmakers to Accelerate Self-Reliance  Modern Diplomacy

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