7 h. ago Philippines weighs legal action against China over US$194,000 coral reef damage

The Philippines has publicly accused a Chinese vessel of causing more than 11 million pesos (US$194,000) in damage to protected coral reefs near Thitu Island in the South China Sea. On Monday, Manila released the results of an environmental survey showing that a Chinese ship had ran aground near Thitu Island in June. Investigators found that the vessel dragged a parachute anchor across the sensitive marine ecosystem, scarring at least 464 square metres (4,994 square feet) of reef less than 3km...

Economics

28 h. ago How Indonesia can ensure Chinese investments remain a ‘net positive’

Indonesia must tighten oversight of Chinese-funded infrastructure projects to maximise their economic benefits while guarding against debt risk, environmental harm and lack of transparency, according to a new report by leading policy researchers. The study by US-based AidData and Indonesian think tank Foreign Policy Talks draws on more than two decades of investment data and urges Jakarta to play a more assertive role in ensuring that such projects deliver long-term public benefit. While the...

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36 h. ago University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists

University of Michigan faces federal investigation after arrest of 2 Chinese scientists  AP News

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59 h. ago The New Third Rail in Silicon Valley: Investing in Chinese AI

The New Third Rail in Silicon Valley: Investing in Chinese AI  Bloomberg

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6 d. ago Chinese Spies in Ukraine — Beijing to Conduct an Investigation

Chinese Spies in Ukraine — Beijing to Conduct an Investigation  112.ua

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6 d. ago Chinese business owners now in US see American dream become reality of hardship

As the US wields tariffs in a bid to lure manufacturers back home, an erratic trade policy, a controversial immigration crackdown and weakening consumer demand have taken the shine off the American dream for some Chinese investors already stateside. On Monday, President Donald Trump postponed the roll-out of a new round of his so-called reciprocal tariffs – originally slated for July 9 – pushing the effective date to August 1. His latest measures include tariffs of up to 40 per cent on imports...

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1 week ago Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in China next week for his second official visit, he will have more than the typical diplomatic niceties to discuss with President Xi Jinping. A major task on Albanese’s agenda, besides routine topics like trade, will be to explain his country’s stance on Chinese investment – in particular, addressing the controversy over the ownership and potential government-influenced sale of the Darwin the Post has learned from sources with knowledge of...

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1 week ago Why Chinese investors can still expect a warm welcome in many US cities

Most local government officials in the US still welcome Chinese-invested projects despite a rise in trade tensions this year, a Chinese chamber of commerce leader said this week as potential investors weigh up economic benefits and geopolitical risks. City leaders want Chinese investment to help stimulate their local economies, especially in manufacturing projects that are hard to source elsewhere, said Ni Pin, chairman of the China General Chamber of Commerce branch in Chicago. “There are a lot...

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1 week ago Investigators want UM to answer how Chinese nationals did potential bioweapons research

Investigators want UM to answer how Chinese nationals did potential bioweapons research  The Detroit News

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1 week ago Alibaba leads US$14 million funding round in Chinese AI agent start

A Hangzhou-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up specialising in enterprise AI agents has secured over 100 million yuan (US$14 million) from investors led by Alibaba Group Holding’s cloud unit, as Chinese companies strive to leverage the technology to raise business efficiency. BetterYeah AI, a prominent player in China’s enterprise AI sector founded by former Alibaba executives, said on Wednesday it had completed its latest financing round with contributions from Alibaba Cloud and venture...

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2 w. ago The best contrarian bet now is the Chinese stock market, famed investor says

The best contrarian bet now is the Chinese stock market, famed investor says  MarketWatch

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2 w. ago Chinese firms eye Hong Kong listings after mainland investors’ buying spree

A slew of mainland-listed Chinese technology companies are speeding up fundraising plans in Hong Kong to capitalise on the upbeat market sentiment. Hong Kong’s equity market has been buoyed by mainland investors’ record buying of HK$731.2 billion (US$93.1 billion) of stocks in the first half of the year, according to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) data and Bloomberg on Monday. The buying spree, driven by attractive valuations and a re-rating of China’s technology sector, has led to a...

Economics

2 w. ago China’s Laopu Gold surges 15% as investors devour newly available shares

A surge in the supply of Laopu Gold shares after the end of a lock-up period turned out to be a buying opportunity for investors who missed out on the luxury jeweller’s 14-fold surge since its 2024 debut. The Beijing-based company’s shares jumped 15 per cent to a record of HK$1,008 on Monday, bucking concerns of a pullback after 69 million shares – a 40 per cent stake – became free-floating, allowing pre-listing investors including founder Xu Gaoming to sell without restrictions a year after the...

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2 w. ago Ghana at loggerheads with China over rampant illegal gold mining

China and Ghana, Africa’s largest gold producer, are embroiled in a diplomatic row over the rampant problem of illegal gold mining, known as “galamsey”. As global gold prices soar, a growing number of Chinese firms are investing billions of dollars in Ghana’s lucrative gold sector. However, the alleged involvement of Chinese nationals in illicit mining operations has ignited major debate. It has prompted the Chinese ambassador to Ghana, Tong Defa, to push back against accusations that Chinese...

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2 w. ago ‘Hotbed of opportunity’: Premier Li says China’s economy offers ‘certainty’

China will continue to be a land of opportunities and an engine of global growth and stability, even as the world faces rising geopolitical challenges and uncertainties, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank’s (AIIB) Annual Meeting in Beijing. “China remains the country that contributes the greatest impetus to global economic growth, and the most significant source of certainty for world peace and development,” he said on Thursday. Li’s remarks came a day...

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2 w. ago Investigation ‘Calypso’: EPPO strikes criminal networks flooding EU with fraudulent Chinese imports

Investigation ‘Calypso’: EPPO strikes criminal networks flooding EU with fraudulent Chinese imports  European Public Prosecutor’s Office

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3 w. ago Hong Kong’s strengths in bridging East and West amid trade war: finance chief

Hong Kong’s finance minister has dismissed concerns that foreigners are avoiding the city because of its strong connections to the mainland Chinese market amid the trade war, saying that investors are showing their confidence with their capital. At the “Summer Davos” forum on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong’s strengths lay in giving investors priority access to the mainland market while helping businesses across the border to go global and diversify their supply...

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3 w. ago Hong Kong’s strengths lie in bridging East, West amid trade war: finance chief

Hong Kong’s finance minister has dismissed concerns that foreigners are avoiding the city because of its strong connections to the mainland Chinese market amid the trade war, saying that investors are showing their confidence with their capital. At the “Summer Davos” forum on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said Hong Kong’s strengths lay in giving investors priority access to the mainland market while helping businesses across the border to go global and diversify their supply...

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3 w. ago China, Taiwan clash over history, Beijing says can’t ’invade’ what is already Chinese territory By Reuters

China, Taiwan clash over history, Beijing says can’t ’invade’ what is already Chinese territory By Reuters  Investing.com

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3 w. ago Chinese government to invest $140 billion in robotics and high

Chinese government to invest $140 billion in robotics and high-tech industries  Robotics & Automation News

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