China export restrictions hit dozens of U.S. companies, widening trade tensions China announced new export restrictions and government procurement bans on dozens of U.S. firms on June 22, 2026, targeting …
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Japan chipmakers’ equipment sales to China drop 10% amid Beijing push
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s chipmaking equipment sales to China fall 10% as Beijing boosts domestic vendors Japan’s top five chipmaking equipment makers posted a 10% decline in combined sales to China for the …
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China Tobacco Hong Kong Unit Warns of Double-Digit H1 Earnings Fall
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Tobacco’s Hong Kong Unit Warns of Double‑Digit Drop After US Leaf Imports Fall China Tobacco’s Hong Kong-listed arm has warned of double‑digit declines in both revenue and profit for …
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China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef after import quota reached
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Imposes 55% Tariff as Australian Beef Import Quota Is Reached China has imposed a 55% tariff after declaring the Australian beef import quota filled, a move that took effect …
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China urges Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing to broker peace with ethnic groups
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina Presses Min Aung Hlaing During Beijing Visit to Secure Peace with Ethnic Armed Groups Chinese leaders urged Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing to deliver peace with ethnic armed groups …
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Yum China buys mainland Pizza Hut for $1.2 billion amid subdued consumer market
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYum China to Buy Pizza Hut China Mainland Business for $1.2 Billion; U.S. Firm Purchases Remainder Yum China will buy Pizza Hut China’s mainland operations for $1.2 billion while LongRange …
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Lululemon apologizes after China campaign drum sparks backlash over Japanese taiko resemblance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiLululemon apology after China drum campaign sparks backlash over taiko resemblance Lululemon apology in China follows online uproar after a marketing image featuring a drum drew criticism for resembling a …
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China retail sales contract by 0.6% in May as confidence weakens
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina retail sales slip 0.6% in May as domestic demand falters China retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May, National Bureau of Statistics data show, exposing weakened household and business …
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Min Aung Hlaing begins China visit seeking Chinese aid amid Beijing detaining US researcher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMin Aung Hlaing China visit to Beijing aims to secure cash, arms and diplomatic backing amid controversy Min Aung Hlaing China visit: Myanmar president travels to Beijing to request investment, …
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Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities Japanese pharmaceutical companies invest in China to tap rising drug discovery capabilities, launching R&D hubs and partnerships amid …