China

US President Donald Trump said yesterday in a Truth Social post that it is a great time to buy before the stock market surged on his reversal of reciprocal tariffs.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 10, 2025

The Trump administration's new 90% tariff on Chinese imports under £632 ($800), effective 8 April 2025, is set to jack up prices on Temu and Shein. Get ready for a hit to your wallet!

Rohit David Apr 09, 2025

Once Cold War teammates, the US and China split over trade and power. A 100% tariff war, threatened 8 April 2025, could cost households £2,978 ($3,800) yearly and shake the globe.

Rohit David Apr 09, 2025

Donald Trump imposed 104% tariffs on China in response to the mainland's reciprocal tariffs, further escalating the global trade war and market turmoil.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 09, 2025

Trump's statement of likening tariffs to 'medicine' comes in response to various leaders' request to reduce tariffs amidst worsening stock market conditions.

Teddy Cambosa Apr 08, 2025

President Trump defends his tariff 'medicine' as global markets lose £1 trillion ($1.3 trillion) in a savage sell-off. Is this bold or bonkers?

Rohit David Apr 07, 2025

McDonald's reclaims its title as the world's most valuable restaurant brand, surpassing Starbucks amid boycotts, pricing backlash and shifting customer loyalty.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Apr 02, 2025

Alibaba has unveiled its new AI reasoning model, QwQ-32B, claiming it outperforms rivals like OpenAI's o1-mini and DeepSeek's R1.

Vinay Patel Mar 17, 2025

A Chinese company sent a notice to unmarried employees to start a family by September 30, because that is the ideal Chinese worker

Marcelo Alejandro Leyva Chapa Mar 05, 2025

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor said that the US must secure a dominant position in the digital asset space as China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and European countries rapidly increase their stakes in Bitcoin.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 21, 2025

Michael Burry trimmed his stake significantly in Alibaba Group Holdings and JD.com in Q4 2024 due to prolonged volatility in China's stock markets before the DeepSeek AI rollout.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 17, 2025

The S&P500 and the Nasdaq Composite declined as investors questioned America's AI dominance after DeepSeek launched its free AI chatbot.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 28, 2025

DeepSeek's R1 AI model claims to match OpenAI's o1 model by multiple benchmarks for a fraction of the development costs.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 28, 2025

RedNote app developers are scrambling to moderate the English language in the Mandarin-dominated interface amid a massive influx of US users. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Elon Musk could buy TikTok US to avert a nationwide ban on the app.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 15, 2025

North Korea flaunts fake IKEA store, defying sanctions. Likely selling counterfeit goods, the store serves as propaganda while exploiting Western brands.

Vinay Patel Jan 15, 2025

Wall Street giants like Goldman Sachs and UBS think AI investments will continue to grow in the coming years as the AI revolution transitions to Phase 3 of companies monetising the technology to boost revenue streams.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 03, 2025

China aims for 6G dominance, surpassing Starlink in laser communication. Despite strong implementation, innovation challenges remain.

Vinay Patel Jan 03, 2025

Tesla's Cybertruck is closer to launching in China. After filing energy consumption information, it appeared in the MIIT database.

Vinay Patel Dec 15, 2024

Tokyo University sparked controversy by allegedly embedding a Tiananmen Square-related code on its admissions website, potentially blocking Chinese applicants.

Vinay Patel Dec 15, 2024

A nanny accused of violently abusing a two-day-old baby in California fled to China after being caught on camera, sparking outrage and calls for justice.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 15, 2024

China, known for its strict censorship, surprisingly allows access to OnlyFans, raising questions about the country's changing internet policies.

Vinay Patel Dec 09, 2024

Several popular works from China have become available to British readers through the British Library's extensive catalogue

Alex Rivers Dec 05, 2024

Chinese sanitary pad manufacturers face backlash for misleading lengths, raising safety concerns and highlighting ongoing issues of period poverty.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Dec 03, 2024

This small city in China has become a global powerhouse for casino gaming, surpassing even Las Vegas in revenue and popularity.

Matt Schiefer Nov 26, 2024

Walmart highlighted during its recent Q3 earnings call that it could raise prices on several of its products if Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 10% on all US imports is implemented during his second term.

Niloy Chakrabarti Nov 26, 2024

The Australian legislation could set a global precedent as other countries consider measures to regulate children's social media use.

Andrea Tode Jimenez Nov 12, 2024

Air fryers, once a kitchen darling, are now under scrutiny. Recent reports suggest these popular appliances may listen to users and send data to China.

Vinay Patel Nov 05, 2024

China has enforced a policy requiring teachers and public sector employees to surrender their passports as part of President Xi Jinping's broader effort to control international travel and limit foreign influence on civil society.

Sarah Tan Oct 07, 2024

A Londoner's phone was snatched by an e-bike thief and resurfaced in a Chinese port weeks later. The victim questions the ease of international phone theft.

Vinay Patel Aug 19, 2024

WeRide has received approval to carry passengers in California, marking a significant step in the robotaxi startup's global autonomous vehicle expansion.

Vinay Patel Aug 14, 2024