Airbnb-style accommodation owners in Japan face crackdown as bookings from China halve Tighter rules and fewer Chinese tourists are squeezing Airbnb-style accommodation owners in Japan, halving bookings and raising compliance …
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Memory chip crunch pushes up costs for Chinese automakers amid price war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiMemory chip shortage squeezes Chinese automakers amid AI-driven demand surge Memory chip shortage forces Chinese EV makers to juggle costs and supply as AI data‑centre demand diverts DRAM and HBM …
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Chinese securities regulator vows two-year purge of unapproved overseas brokerages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina crackdown on overseas brokerages: regulator vows two-year purge, penalises Tiger Brokers, Futu and Longbridge China crackdown on overseas brokerages intensifies as securities regulator pledges to eliminate unapproved foreign brokerage …
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Chinese EV makers acquire idle European plants, raising tariff and compliance risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese EV makers buy idle production lines worldwide, raising trade and compliance concerns Chinese EV makers buy idle plants across the globe as automakers cut gasoline-car output; deals ease trade …
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Chinese lobby group’s protest letter raises investor concerns over Indonesia business climate
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese lobby protest and Western warnings deepen investor concerns about the business climate in Indonesia Chinese business lobby’s protest to President Prabowo and Western industry warnings highlight investor concern about …
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Chinese automakers overtake Japanese imports in Australia as EV sales surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese automakers in Australia surge as imports from China overtake Japan in 2026 China car imports to Australia surpass Japan in 2026 as EV demand, led by BYD, surges amid …
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Nidec Announces Withdrawal from E-Axle Business, Dissolves Chinese Joint Venture
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNidec to Exit E-Axle Business, Dissolve China Joint Venture Amid Fierce EV Competition May 18, 2026 – Nidec will exit the e-axle business and dissolve its China joint venture, shifting …
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Mayer & Cie secures Huixing lifeline to withstand Chinese competition
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiHuixing backing gives Mayer & Cie new lease of life amid pressure from Chinese rivals Huixing’s backing revitalizes Mayer & Cie, the German circular knitting-machine maker used by H&M and …
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Norway arrest of Chinese woman on alleged espionage exposes High North risks
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNorway Arrest of Chinese Woman Sparks High North Security Concerns as Arctic Activity Grows Norway’s detention of a Chinese national has highlighted rising High North security risks as the country …
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DNA cassette tape developed by Chinese researchers could store 3 billion songs
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese researchers unveil DNA cassette tape as a step forward for DNA data storage Chinese researchers unveil a DNA cassette tape prototype, highlighting DNA data storage’s potential for massive capacity …