3 d. ago Germany’s China playbook: if you can’t beat them, partner up

German companies are accelerating efforts to partner with Chinese rivals, conceding in fresh survey results that the local competitors appear poised to seize the lead in global innovation. While business sentiment among surveyed German firms in China has seen a slight uptick, optimism has been tempered by fierce price competition and a nationalist “Buy China” push, according to findings from the German Chamber of Commerce’s 2025/26 Business Confidence Survey. About 56 per cent of surveyed firms...

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1 week ago Post APEC, Chinese scholars weigh limited easing in China–U.S. rivalry & Trump’s new G2 pitch

Post APEC, Chinese scholars weigh limited easing in China–U.S. rivalry & Trump’s new G2 pitch  Pekingnology

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2 w. ago Chinese tech giants from Kuaishou to Tencent reap early gains from big AI bets

Chinese technology powerhouses are beginning to reap early returns from their heavy investments in artificial intelligence, with quarterly results showing the impact across businesses from short video platforms like Kuaishou Technology to social media giants like Tencent Holdings. Kuaishou, China’s second-largest short video app and rival to TikTok’s Chinese sibling Douyin, was the latest to highlight gains from AI adoption. The company, in an earnings statement on Wednesday, attributed its...

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2 w. ago Shares in Chinese brokerages climb on CICC's plan to acquire two rivals

Shares in Chinese brokerages climb on CICC's plan to acquire two rivals  Reuters

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3 w. ago Rokid’s AI eyewear joins the quest to be the biggest thing since the smartphone

Hangzhou-based AI and augmented-reality (AR) glasses maker Rokid on Thursday unveiled a lightweight, AI-powered eyewear device built in partnership with Chinese eyewear brand Bolon, as rivals race to make smart glasses the next mass-market device after the smartphone. The new model features a 38.5g D-shaped black frame and supports customised prescription lenses, allowing it to be worn like a regular pair of sunglasses with a more fashion-focused look. It includes a physical control button and a...

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3 w. ago Tesla and global carmakers race against Chinese EV rivals at expo

International brands led by Tesla are intensifying their efforts to compete with Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturers like BYD, as they showcase advanced intelligence and autonomous-driving technology to attract visitors at the world’s largest import-export trade fair in Shanghai. The 12 major carmakers, including General Motors and Volvo, are leveraging the China International Import Expo (CIIE), which runs through Monday, to promote their latest models featuring longer ranges, enhanced...

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3 w. ago Satellite images show how Tesla rival BYD is expanding its largest Chinese megafactory

Satellite images show how Tesla rival BYD is expanding its largest Chinese megafactory  Business Insider

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4 w. ago Chinese Banks Win Over Global Rivals to Finance Starbucks Deal

Chinese Banks Win Over Global Rivals to Finance Starbucks Deal  Bloomberg.com

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