17 h. ago China’s viral Labubu toy has an unlikely fan – the ruling Communist Party

As Chinese companies ponder how best to market their products internationally, the example set by Pop Mart – the Beijing-based brand behind the viral Labubu toy – has been praised by the country’s state media for the creativity that underlies its success. The wide-mouthed, bug-eyed toy’s global fan base is evidence of a shift in priorities for China as it transforms from a producer of low-value goods to a hub of innovation, Qiushi, the Communist Party’s top theoretical journal, said in a...

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3 d. ago China backs Mekong pollution probe after reports point finger at mining firms

China’s embassy in Thailand said it was “closely monitoring” the situation after claims that heavy metal pollution in northern Thai rivers was linked to suspected Chinese mining activities in neighbouring Myanmar. A post on the embassy’s official social media account acknowledged recent comments by the Thai government on the matter. “China is closely monitoring reports about the heavy metal pollution incident in a tributary of the Mekong River in Thailand. We have taken note of the recent test...

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6 d. ago No polled US firms in China shifting production back to US, AmCham survey finds

No polled US firms in China shifting production back to US, AmCham survey finds  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago China shifts focus to Europe, orders Airbus aircraft amid U.S. tensions

China shifts focus to Europe, orders Airbus aircraft amid U.S. tensions  Chosunbiz

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1 week ago Retailers shift supply chains to reduce risks from Trump’s tariffs on China

Retailers shift supply chains to reduce risks from Trump’s tariffs on China  Fox Business

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1 week ago More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

China’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid technology will continue to capture the imaginations of investors as the world turns its focus to the region, according to Morgan Stanley’s director of pan-Asia research. “The DeepSeek announcement has shifted the fundamental discussion about China to technological innovation,” said Magdalena Stoklosa in an interview last month. “This theme is multi-year and incredibly important.” Her team identified technological diffusion and...

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1 week ago US visa crackdown echoes Trump’s first term, but China’s reply marks tone shift

Washington’s visa crackdown on Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party closely mirrors restrictions imposed during US President Donald Trump’s first administration, which at the time prompted Beijing to accuse the US of “regime change”. However, this time, Beijing’s response has been notably restrained, with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday denouncing the move as “discriminatory” and lodging diplomatic protests. Despite Beijing’s unease over discussions about party...

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1 week ago Is Asia ditching the dollar? China’s yuan, gold, and bitcoin drive trade shifts

A growing number of Asian economies are cautiously moving away from the US dollar by creating alternative trade agreements and increasing their investments in assets such as gold and digital currencies – a trend that analysts say signals a longer-term shift toward a more multipolar monetary system. A recent study by foreign exchange platform Forex Complex pointed to three primary indicators of de-dollarisation: a reduced share of US dollars in national reserves, a rise in gold’s share, and...

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2 w. ago Tax Bill to End US Reliance on China Solar Will Slow Green Shift

Tax Bill to End US Reliance on China Solar Will Slow Green Shift  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China pivots to Africa as it shifts EV gears in face of EU, US tariffs

China pivots to Africa as it shifts EV gears in face of EU, US tariffs  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute

China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute  whbl.com

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2 w. ago China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute By Reuters

China shifts from developing world’s banker to debt collector, says Lowy Institute By Reuters  Investing.com

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3 w. ago Canada's crude oil shift to China schools Trump in unintended consequences

Canada's crude oil shift to China schools Trump in unintended consequences  Reuters

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3 w. ago China's coal imports from Russia drop amid shift to domestic coal

China's coal imports from Russia drop amid shift to domestic coal  Reuters

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3 w. ago Fertilizer Price Shakeup: China’s decision to limit outbound supply is shifting trade flows

Fertilizer Price Shakeup: China’s decision to limit outbound supply is shifting trade flows  RFD-TV

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3 w. ago I’m not ‘lying flat’, just choosing a saner lifestyle than China’s 996

In China, work culture is shifting and companies are sending employees home earlier. I chose balance over fatigue before the tide turned.

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3 w. ago Foreign degree? Think again, say Chinese parents as change of heart shifts focus

Foreign degree? Think again, say Chinese parents as change of heart shifts focus  South China Morning Post

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4 w. ago How Trump’s Beijing Envoy Shifted From Trade Globalist To China Hawk

How Trump’s Beijing Envoy Shifted From Trade Globalist To China Hawk  StratNews Global

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4 w. ago Will China lead on global climate finance within a shifting world order?

Will China lead on global climate finance within a shifting world order?  Dialogue Earth

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