Asia
China’s Rare Earth Dominance Has a Risky Weak Spot: Myanmar
While Beijing tightens its grip on global rare earth exports, a critical vulnerability has emerged in its supply chain: a deep reliance on war-torn Myanmar.
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Hellobike, Ant Group, and CATL Launch $417 Million Robotaxi Venture
China’s bike-sharing giant, Hellobike, is partnering with two other prominent companies, fintech leader Ant Group, and battery giant CATL, to launch a new robotaxi service.
Chinese Experts Warn US Against Revoking Chip Licenses for Allies
Chinese experts are blasting a potential U.S. move to revoke the operating licenses of key global chipmakers in China, calling it an illogical step that
China, Hong Kong Launch ‘Payment Connect’ to Streamline Cross-Border Payments
Sending money between mainland China and Hong Kong just became much faster and easier. On Sunday, authorities officially launched “Payment Connect,” a new system that
China’s Long-Term Tech Focus Draws Global Investors
According to a top official from the World Economic Forum (WEF), China’s economic resilience stems from its long-term strategy of investing in technology and human
Tesla Secures Major Battery Plant Deal in China Amid Trade Tensions
In a significant move that cuts through US-China trade tensions, Tesla has secured its first deal to build a massive grid-scale battery power plant in