12 h. ago Gold retreats as Fed chair uncertainty weighs on markets; silver tumbles on China trading curbs

Gold retreats as Fed chair uncertainty weighs on markets; silver tumbles on China trading curbs  KITCO

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49 h. ago US ambassador to China David Perdue to visit Hong Kong at the end of January, sources say

America’s ambassador to China, David Perdue, will visit Hong Kong at the end of January to speak at a business conference, according to sources. Perdue will address the Goldman Sachs Global Macro Conference Asia-Pacific 2026 on January 27, several people familiar with the matter told the South China Morning Post. They said the envoy was expected to spend “several days” in the city. The US consulate in Hong Kong declined to comment on the matter. But an American diplomat in the city, speaking on...

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49 h. ago Exclusive | US envoy David Perdue to visit Hong Kong at the end of January, sources say

Exclusive | US envoy David Perdue to visit Hong Kong at the end of January, sources say  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago OpenAI expects another ‘seismic shock’ from China amid speculation of new DeepSeek release

The race between the US and China to dominate the world’s artificial intelligence industry has become “complex and challenging to forecast”, according to ChatGPT creator OpenAI. In a blog post this week, published ahead of the first anniversary of DeepSeek’s release of breakthrough reasoning model R1 on January 20, OpenAI said another “seismic shock” from China could be on the cards, as anticipation heightened about a potential new major release from the Hangzhou-based start-up around the Lunar...

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3 d. ago Could the Iran crisis push Global South blocs to deepen security ties?

As the US considers taking military action over a crackdown on unrest in Iran, there has been no official response from either the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or Brics. Iran is a member of the two Beijing-backed forums for the Global South, and analysts said remaining silent on the situation could be damaging for them. But according to one expert, the Iran crisis could also lead to an expansion of security and strategic cooperation within the two blocs. US President Donald Trump has...

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8 d. ago Chinese tourist in Malaysia accused of harassing rare turtle, killing sea slugs

A female tourist from China, who went diving in Semporna, Malaysia’s Sabah state, has called out another Chinese national who was seen dragging a critically endangered hawksbill turtle, breaking corals deliberately and killing sea slugs during a dive, China Press ­reported. The tourist, known only as Xiaoqing, shared on social media that she visited Sabah and went diving in Semporna on December 31 and January 3. During the first dive, Xiaoqing witnessed another diver from China who was in his...

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2 w. ago China's DeepSeek that wiped billions from US stock market in January 2025, sends New Year's message to Am

China's DeepSeek that wiped billions from US stock market in January 2025, sends New Year's message to Am  Times of India

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2 w. ago China’s January 1 silver curbs to deepen global crunch, analysts warn amid volatility

China’s move to restrict silver exports is set to keep the metal in the spotlight, with analysts warning of a supply crunch following weeks of volatile price swings. Effective Thursday, the Ministry of Commerce will implement a two-year special government licence for exports of silver, along with tungsten and antimony. While Beijing says the measure is aimed at protecting resources and the environment, market watchers see it as a signal that supply to overseas markets will be further...

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2 w. ago China’s January 1 silver curbs to deepen global crunch amid volatility: analysts

China’s January 1 silver curbs to deepen global crunch amid volatility: analysts  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago South Korea's President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties

South Korea's President Lee to visit China from January 4 to 7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties  Reuters

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2 w. ago South Korea's President Lee to Visit China From January 4 to 7

South Korea's President Lee to Visit China From January 4 to 7  U.S. News & World Report

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2 w. ago Washington lines up slew of health deals as US and China vie for influence across Africa

Washington is securing bilateral health deals with countries across Africa to ensure direct access to critical pathogen data and specimens following the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO). Analysts say the US’ strategic retreat from multilateral organisations has created a vacuum that China is likely to exploit to deepen its influence within global health bodies and position itself as the main partner for the developing world. Under the “America First Global...

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2 w. ago China to start paying interest on digital yuan holdings from January – report

China to start paying interest on digital yuan holdings from January – report  Electronic Payments International

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2 w. ago Musk flags silver supply (and price!) risks as China export curbs spark market concern

Musk flags silver supply (and price!) risks as China export curbs spark market concern  investingLive

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3 w. ago S Korea’s Lee to Court China on N Korea and Economic Stability During January Visit

S Korea’s Lee to Court China on N Korea and Economic Stability During January Visit  اسلام تايمز

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3 w. ago South Korean president set to visit China next month, with North Korea high on agenda

Lee Jae-myung is set to become the first sitting South Korean president to travel to China since 2019 with a visit scheduled for early January. Analysts said Lee was expected to engage Beijing on security issues, including North Korea’s nuclear ambitions and the enforcement of international sanctions, while seeking to build on his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October. Neither side has confirmed the visit, but preparations are under way, highlighted by a recent strategic...

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3 w. ago SATS, Air China Cargo agree to deepen global cargo collaboration

SATS, Air China Cargo agree to deepen global cargo collaboration  STAT Times

Transport

3 w. ago Global firms turn to M&A in EVs and biotech to deepen China investment: KPMG

Three in four multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in mainland China have maintained or increased their investments in 2025, according to a recent KPMG survey, despite Washington stepping up efforts to decouple from Beijing and its allies following suit. The survey published on Monday, polling 137 senior executives from global companies operating in the world’s second-largest economy between June and September, revealed that only 1 per cent reported preparing to exit the market. About 20...

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