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China’s Falling Fuel Demand Eases Pressure on Oil Markets
Three months into the Iran war, the oil market is adjusting to the fact that China, the largest importer of oil, needs significantly less...
Hong Kong Banks, Insurers Face Beijing Investment Crackdown
China's recent crackdown on cross-border investments poses challenges for banks, insurers, and wealth managers in Hong Kong that rely on mainland clients. In May,...
Why Is China Expanding Maritime Pressure Around Taiwan?
Taiwan has sharply rejected China's latest maritime patrol east of the island, declaring that its sovereignty "cannot be violated" after Beijing concluded a days...
What the Pacific Pivot Reveals About Europe
When Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May that the United States would prioritize its “model allies,” moving the most...
China Criticizes US Strikes on Iran During Negotiations
China strongly condemned the US and Israeli attacks against Iran, deeming the targeting of a sovereign state during negotiations and the assassination of its...
Xi Visit Strengthens China North Korea Ties Amid Shifting Regional Alliances
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high profile two day visit to North Korea, with both Beijing and Pyongyang portraying the trip as a...
Philippines Protests China Floating Platform at Disputed Shoal
The Philippines has called on China to remove a floating structure placed at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, escalating long...
China Inc Quietly Cuts Jobs as AI Adoption Reshapes Workforce and Hiring
A wave of “quiet layoffs” is emerging across Chinese companies as firms rapidly adopt artificial intelligence tools while trying to avoid visible mass unemployment...
China and Hong Kong Stocks Fall as Gulf Tensions Weigh on Investor Sentiment
Chinese and Hong Kong equities declined on Wednesday as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following a fresh exchange of...
China and Taiwan Clash Over Coast Guard Patrols in Waters East of Taiwan
Tensions between China and Taiwan have intensified after both sides exchanged accusations over Chinese coast guard patrols in waters east of Taiwan. The dispute...