China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect, Prompting Global Calls for Repeal China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress came into force on July 1, 2026, …
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China’s Energy Stockpiles Let Beijing Weather Hormuz Closure, Says Former Biden Official
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s stockpiles blunt impact of Strait of Hormuz closure, analysts say A report warns a Strait of Hormuz closure would favour China, whose large energy stockpiles and diplomatic posture could …
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Kazakhstan pitches rare-earth development to counter China’s processing dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiKazakhstan Rare Earths: Astana Seeks Role as Alternative to China’s Processing Dominance Kazakhstan rare earths: Astana pitches mines and mining expertise to buyers, seeking investment to build refining capacity as …
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China’s listed banks struggle as property slump threatens bad loan cleanup
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s listed banks hit by shrinking profits as property slump threatens bad-loan cleanup China’s listed banks face shrinking profit margins as nearly 90% fall below an industry threshold, threatening bad-loan …
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China’s securities regulator penalizes Tiger Brokers, Futu and Longbridge, vows two-year crackdown
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina vows to eradicate unapproved overseas brokerages within two years China’s securities regulator pledged on May 22, 2026, to eliminate unapproved overseas brokerages, saying the crackdown will be completed within …
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China’s investment in Europe surges to highest level since 2018, overtakes peers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese investment in Europe reaches highest level since 2018 despite geopolitical headwinds Chinese investment in Europe hit its highest level since 2018, overtaking peers, but geopolitics, currency swings and overcapacity …
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China’s CXMT reports 1,688% Q1 profit surge and plans STAR Market listing
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s CXMT Posts Massive Q1 Gains as Net Profit Jumps 1,688% Ahead of STAR Market Listing CXMT reported Q1 net profit up 1,688% and revenue up 719% driven by AI …
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India’s First Semiconductor Fab Faces Tough Competition from China’s Mature-Node Expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina’s Surge in Mature-Node Chips Clouds India’s First Semiconductor Fab Opening China’s surge in mature-node chips threatens India’s first semiconductor fab, raising concerns over competitiveness, supply chains and New Delhi’s …
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent starts talks with China’s He Lifeng in Incheon
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoBessent and He hold preparatory talks in Incheon ahead of U.S.-China summit in Beijing U.S.-China summit talks in Incheon saw Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meet Vice Premier He Lifeng to …
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Japan and Taiwan Forge Drone Cooperation to Counter China’s Supply Chain Dominance
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan-Taiwan drone cooperation gains momentum as Tokyo and Taipei seek supply-chain resilience Japan-Taiwan drone cooperation expands as Tokyo and Taipei pursue joint development, manufacturing and training to reduce China’s supply-chain …