4 h. ago US firms consider China market critical despite fraying relations, other issues, survey says

A new survey of American companies operating in China indicated that most of them consider the country’s market critical despite fraying bilateral relations, tariffs, economic weakness and lost market share. Nearly all respondents participating in an annual US-China Business Council survey said they cannot remain globally competitive without their business in the world’s second-largest economy, according to a report about the survey published by the advocacy group on Wednesday. This is despite...

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4 h. ago US firms say China market vital despite fraying relations, other issues: survey

A new survey of American companies operating in China has indicated that most of them consider the country’s market critical despite fraying bilateral relations, tariffs, economic weakness and lost market share. Nearly all respondents participating in an annual US-China Business Council survey said they cannot remain globally competitive without their business in the world’s second-largest economy, according to a report about the survey published by the advocacy group on Wednesday. This is...

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11 h. ago China’s Shipbuilding Market Share Plummets as U.S. Port Fees Loom

China’s Shipbuilding Market Share Plummets as U.S. Port Fees Loom  gCaptain

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13 h. ago Baidu signs deal with Uber to deploy Apollo Go robotaxis in Asia, Middle East

Chinese search engine and AI giant Baidu and global taxi-hailing firm Uber Technologies have agreed to work together to deploy thousands of Baidu Apollo Go robotaxis in markets outside the US and mainland China, a move that comes as Tesla seeks to expand its robotaxis in the US. The multi-year deal will see robotaxis deployed in Asia and the Middle East later this year, according to a joint statement. It was unclear whether the partnership would include Hong Kong, where Baidu’s Apollo Go...

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14 h. ago Foreign delegates marvel at 'smart' thermal power plant in Beijing

Foreign delegates marvel at 'smart' thermal power plant in Beijing  China Daily

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14 h. ago Huawei becomes China’s top smartphone seller for the first time in 4 years: IDC

Huawei Technologies topped mainland China’s smartphone market in the second quarter – the first time in four years – “underscoring its strong brand appeal and effective shipment management”, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). However, China’s smartphone sales shrank 4 per cent to 69 million units in the April to June quarter due to weak consumption and reduced government subsidies for electronic devices, data from the consultancy released on Tuesday showed. It was the first...

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16 h. ago Leading emerging markets strategist says the long American century is over. Place your bets on China, not the U.S.

Leading emerging markets strategist says the long American century is over. Place your bets on China, not the U.S.  MarketWatch

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18 h. ago If You Live Now In Beijing, Or In Delhi: NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns India, China & Brazil Of Severe

If You Live Now In Beijing, Or In Delhi: NATO Chief Mark Rutte Warns India, China & Brazil Of Severe  Free Press Journal

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19 h. ago China and Europe power 24% growth in global EV sales in June

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles surged 24 per cent in June from a year earlier, driven by strong demand in China and Europe, while the US fell behind, according to the market research firm Rho Motion. A total of 1.8 million battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids were sold last month, the London-based firm said on Tuesday. Sales in China jumped 28 per cent to 1.11 million units, or 60 per cent of the worldwide total, while Europe’s demand rose 23 per...

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30 h. ago U.S. moving fast to secure access to critical minerals to counter China's dominance of market, Pentagon says

U.S. moving fast to secure access to critical minerals to counter China's dominance of market, Pentagon says  CNBC

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31 h. ago Did Trump just TACO on China? Nvidia’s stock and China ADRs are flashing a signal.

Did Trump just TACO on China? Nvidia’s stock and China ADRs are flashing a signal.  MarketWatch

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33 h. ago Nvidia’s stock pops as China win may pave the way for $5 trillion market cap and beyond

Nvidia’s stock pops as China win may pave the way for $5 trillion market cap and beyond  MarketWatch

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33 h. ago Nvidia’s stock pops as China win may pave path to $5 trillion market cap — and beyond

Nvidia’s stock pops as China win may pave path to $5 trillion market cap — and beyond  MarketWatch

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34 h. ago China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s strong GDP figures stoke debate over stimulus as US tariff risks loom China’s economy beat market forecasts to grow 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, but analysts said headwinds would intensify in late 2025. 2. Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US...

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35 h. ago Bessent Tells Markets Not to Worry About China Tariff Deadline

Bessent Tells Markets Not to Worry About China Tariff Deadline  Bloomberg.com

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35 h. ago ‘China’s car market has lost all reason’ – the country’s largest western carmaker refuses to compete in Tesla and BYD’s EV price war

‘China’s car market has lost all reason’ – the country’s largest western carmaker refuses to compete in Tesla and BYD’s EV price war  Fortune

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35 h. ago China smartphone market reverses to decline in Q2 after six quarters of growth

China smartphone market reverses to decline in Q2 after six quarters of growth  Reuters

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37 h. ago Nvidia rallies, leading market, on resumed H20 AI chip exports to China

Nvidia rallies, leading market, on resumed H20 AI chip exports to China  Axios

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37 h. ago Nvidia rallies, leading market, on resumed AI chip exports to China

Nvidia rallies, leading market, on resumed AI chip exports to China  Axios

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37 h. ago Chinese province quintuples marriage leave to give betrothals a boost

Authorities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have announced they would extend the duration of the region’s paid marriage leave to 15 days, the latest move from a local government to provide incentives for marriage and slow the country’s decline in birth rates. The extension, which includes the national minimum of three days, is meant to foster a more “family-friendly society”, according to a document issued by the provincial government on Monday. “To fully implement national regulations...

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