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03.05.26 - 06:06
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From phones to robots: China′s supply chain eyes next growth curve in humanoid (SCMP)
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China's smartphone and electronics supply chain is adapting its expertise to support the country's fledgling but fast-growing humanoid robotics industry, as component suppliers seek new growth beyond a slowing mobile market.
The sector received a glimpse of that crossover after Honor's humanoid robot D1, a dark-horse entrant from the smartphone maker, won Beijing's recent robot half-marathon, beating established Chinese robotics names such as Unitree.
Honor entered the humanoid robotics sector......
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03.05.26 - 05:12
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The U.S. Wants To Ban Chinese Cars, But They′re Already At The Gate (ZeroHedge)
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The U.S. Wants To Ban Chinese Cars, But They're Already At The Gate
Efforts in Washington to block Chinese-made cars often sound like a future problem - but in practice, those vehicles are already within reach of American consumers, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Just south of the U.S. border, Chinese automakers have been rapidly expanding in Mexico, setting up dealerships and offering vehicles at prices far below what most new cars cost in the U.S. Brands like BYD, Geely, and Great Wall Motor are selling electric and gas-powered models packed with features - often for the price of a used car in the U.S. That proximity matters: American consumers living near the border can easily see, test, and in some cases drive these vehicles, even if large-scale imports remain restricted.
Meanwhile, U.S. policymakers are moving in the opposite direction. Proposed tariffs, import restrictions, and national security reviews are all aimed at limiting Chinese auto penetration, especially in the electri...
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03.05.26 - 04:12
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Chinese court rules firms can′t lay off workers on AI grounds (Times of India)
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A Chinese court ruled that tech firms cannot fire employees solely to replace them with AI, emphasizing that technological advancement doesn't justify unilateral layoffs or salary cuts. This decision highlights the government's balancing act between fostering AI development and maintaining labor market stability amidst economic challenges and high youth unemployment....
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03.05.26 - 04:00
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Singapore′s safe-haven status draws more Chinese capital into property sector (SCMP)
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China has become one of the largest sources of investment in land parcels and other properties in Singapore, as the safe-haven status of Southeast Asia's top financial hub continues to attract global capital, according to analysts.
China-linked developers and business entities have become more active in the market, said Alan Cheong, executive director for research and consultancy at Savills Singapore. “Chinese developers who have had experience in Singapore are now familiar with the rules,......
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03.05.26 - 02:24
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Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit, Beijing Tells Chinese Firms To Ignore U.S. Sanctions On "Teapot" Refineries (ZeroHedge)
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Ahead Of Trump-Xi Summit, Beijing Tells Chinese Firms To Ignore U.S. Sanctions On "Teapot" Refineries
President Donald Trump is set to travel to Beijing in mid-May for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in eight years, and a meeting already delayed once by the Iran war.
The pair will obviously discuss the U.S.-Iran conflict and the resulting energy shock, which has hit Asia fastest and hardest. There is no shortage of issues for the two leaders to discuss, including Taiwan, trade, AI chip controls, rare earths, and sanctions.
One important topic the two leaders will likely spend time on is the energy shock and the maximum pressure campaign imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control on Chinese independent "teapot" refineries, particularly in Shandong Province, due to their continued purchases and refining of Iranian crude.
Perhaps last week's sanctions on China's teapot refiners are part o...
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02.05.26 - 23:30
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Beyond subsidies: what′s really driving China′s industrial climb (SCMP)
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Driven by intensifying competition in advanced manufacturing, the world is waking up to “China shock 2.0”. The first “shock”, associated with China's accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, focused on low-tech manufacturing.
Of course, this latest “shock” isn't framed as such by Chinese policymakers. They present it as an upgrade in export strength, often described as a shift from the “old three” of textiles, furniture and home appliances to the “new three” of electric vehicles,......
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02.05.26 - 22:42
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Government notifies FDI changes on China funds (Times of India)
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India has eased foreign investment rules, allowing up to 100% FDI in insurance and relaxing norms for investments from neighbouring countries. Companies with up to 10% Chinese holding can now invest via the automatic route, though entities registered in China itself are excluded. These changes aim to boost capital inflows amidst a weakening rupee....
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02.05.26 - 16:48
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China′s Foreign Minister To Rubio: Taiwan Is ′Biggest Risk Factor′ In US-China Relations (ZeroHedge)
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China's Foreign Minister To Rubio: Taiwan Is 'Biggest Risk Factor' In US-China Relations
Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com,
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and told him that the issue of Taiwan is the"biggest risk factor" in relations between Washington and Beijing, Chinese media has reported.
"The Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests and is the biggest risk factor in China-US relations," Wang said, according to The South China Morning Post, which cited China's CCTV broadcaster.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Chinese Foreign Ministry photo)
"The US side should honor its commitments, make the right choice, open up new avenues for China-US cooperation, and do its part to promote world peace," Wang added.
The call comes after Taiwan's government announced it had signed contracts with the US for about $6.6 billion in arms, including a nearly $4 billion sale of HIMARS rocket systems.
The contracts...
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