92 m. ago U.S. Will Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

U.S. Will Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal  The New York Times

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7 h. ago U.S. to Begin Investigation Into China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal

U.S. to Begin Investigation Into China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal  The New York Times

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14 h. ago E&E News: Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China

E&E News: Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China  POLITICO Pro

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15 h. ago China Warns Against ‘Politicization’ of Investment Deals in UK

China Warns Against ‘Politicization’ of Investment Deals in UK  Bloomberg.com

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16 h. ago Should Hyatt’s (H) Major Franchise Deal in China Prompt a Closer Look From Investors?

Should Hyatt’s (H) Major Franchise Deal in China Prompt a Closer Look From Investors?  Yahoo Finance

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32 h. ago Latest news: Hyatt Studio China deal; Davidson goes to Europe; Lanserhof investment

Latest news: Hyatt Studio China deal; Davidson goes to Europe; Lanserhof investment  Hotel Investment Today

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36 h. ago Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China

Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China  politico.eu

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4 d. ago Trump wants China to buy soybeans, says he believes China will make a deal on soybeans

Trump wants China to buy soybeans, says he believes China will make a deal on soybeans  investingLive

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7 d. ago Germany’s Merz warns Europe risks becoming economic pawn of US, China

Germany’s Merz warns Europe risks becoming economic pawn of US, China  politico.eu

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1 week ago UK’s MI5 warns politicians they are targets of Chinese and Russian spying

Britain’s domestic spy agency MI5 issued a rare public warning to members of parliament on Monday that they are being targeted by spies from China, Russia and Iran in an attempt to undermine the country’s democracy. The warning comes a week after prosecutors said they had to abandon the trial of two British men charged with spying on members of parliament for China because the British government had not provided evidence showing China was a threat to its national security. MI5 warned politicians...

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1 week ago China warns propaganda staff, classified units to stop leaks of state secrets

China’s secrecy authorities have warned staff in propaganda departments and classified units to keep a grip on confidential information, citing several leaks of state secrets by news media. In an article on Friday, a social media account called Baomiguan, affiliated with the National Administration of State Secrets Protection, urged relevant departments to bolster their confidentiality reviews to prevent leaks in media interviews. The article cautioned that as websites and social media platforms...

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1 week ago Chinese local governments warned not to give AI access to sensitive information

Chinese local governments have been told they may use artificial intelligence to help decision-making, but must ensure they do not leak any sensitive data or “blindly” pursue technological superiority. New guidelines, published by the Cyberspace Administration of China and the National Development and Reform Commission on Friday, said AI models could make government more efficient and benefit the public. It listed areas where AI models could be used. These included online consultations to answer...

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2 w. ago SoftBank strikes deal to acquire ABB’s robotics business for US$5.4 billion

SoftBank Group Corp on Wednesday said it has agreed to buy the robotics business of Swiss engineering group ABB in a US$5.4 billion deal. The deal marks a major push by SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son into robotics, as he expands investment activity after a period of retrenchment. SoftBank, whose forays into robotics include the humanoid Pepper, has investments in the segment, including in Berkshire Grey and AutoStore. The deal means ABB has abandoned its original decision to spin off and...

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2 w. ago AMD shares surge after signing AI chip supply deal with OpenAI

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) will supply artificial intelligence chips to OpenAI in a multi-year deal that would bring in tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue and give the ChatGPT creator the option to buy up to roughly 10 per cent of the chipmaker. Shares of the chipmaker surged 24 per cent on Monday, adding roughly US$63 billion to the company’s market value. The deal, latest in a string of investment commitments, underscores OpenAI and the broader AI industry’s voracious appetite for...

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2 w. ago Trump’s 100% tariff threat puts India’s drug industry on edge

A mood of uncertainty hangs over India’s pharmaceutical sector as US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats have unsettled investors and policymakers alike. But behind closed doors, a tentative deal on digital trade and quiet backchannel negotiations are giving hope to markets and manufacturers in both of the world’s most populous democracies. “There appears to be recognition that the US needs to lower the rhetoric,” said foreign policy analyst Vivek Mishra, deputy director of the...

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2 w. ago China pushes Trump to ease US investment restrictions in exchange for deal

China pushes Trump to ease US investment restrictions in exchange for deal - Bloomberg By Investing.com  Investing.com

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3 w. ago Xi renews warning against Taiwan independence in National Day address

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp warning over the issue of Taiwan in his annual National Day address on Tuesday, saying Beijing must firmly oppose “external interference” and safeguard its territorial integrity. Xi also used his speech to pledge to “practice true multilateralism”, in what has been a consistent message from Chinese officials framing Beijing as a source of stability and a defender of the world order amid global changes. He said Beijing must deepen cross-strait exchanges...

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3 w. ago China factory activity shrinks again as firms watch for stimulus, US trade deal By Reuters

China factory activity shrinks again as firms watch for stimulus, US trade deal By Reuters  Investing.com

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3 w. ago TikTok: how a viral app navigated turbulent times to secure its place in the US

Beijing-based ByteDance launched the international version of its short video app in 2017. TikTok soon became a global hit thanks to its advanced algorithm. This success, however, drew the attention of the US government and others, which raised concerns about data privacy and national security. After a rocky few years, TikTok seems ready to secure a permanent foothold in the US market via a deal that would see American investors control the US operations. The following timeline plots TikTok’s...

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4 w. ago Stablecoin giant Tether seeks funding at US$500 billion valuation

Tether Holdings, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, is in talks with investors to raise as much as US$20 billion, a deal that could propel the cryptocurrency firm into the highest ranks of the world’s most valuable private companies. The El Salvador-based company is seeking between US$15 billion and US$20 billion in exchange for a roughly 3 per cent stake through a private placement, according to two people familiar with the matter. Another person involved in the process cautioned that...

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