A wave of high profile withdrawals has reshaped the main draw at the Dubai Tennis Championships, forcing tournament organisers to rely on seven lucky losers and reigniting debate over the demands of the professional tennis calendar. Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko became the latest
China’s trade architecture is undergoing a structural shift in 2026 as digital infrastructure becomes embedded directly into cross border supply chains. Beyond physical ports, rail links, and logistics hubs, policymakers are prioritizing programmable settlement systems, data exchange platforms, and digitized customs procedures. The
China’s Ministry of Commerce said restoring stability to global semiconductor supply chains remains a top priority following a Dutch court ruling related to chipmaker Nexperia, underscoring the sensitivity of cross border disputes in the technology sector. In a statement released on Friday, the
The United States withdrew an updated list of Chinese companies alleged to have ties to Beijing’s military shortly after it was briefly posted, creating fresh uncertainty over Washington’s technology and security policy toward China. The revised document, which was available for about an
Democratic lawmakers have sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for shelving several proposed technology security measures targeting China, arguing that the decision could weaken US national security ahead of a planned summit between the American and Chinese leaders. The paused measures reportedly included
China’s market regulator has issued a clear warning to domestic carmakers, telling them to stop selling vehicles below production cost as authorities intensify efforts to rein in a prolonged and damaging price war in the world’s largest auto market. The new guidance signals
The Trump administration has paused several proposed technology restrictions targeting Chinese companies ahead of an expected summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move reflects an effort to preserve a
Tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated over Peru’s Chinese backed Port of Chancay after a local court ruling limited the authority of Peru’s port regulator to oversee aspects of the facility’s operations. The decision has drawn sharp reactions from both powers, highlighting
A widening strategic divide between Mattel and Hasbro became clear this week as investors delivered sharply different verdicts on the two toymakers’ 2026 outlooks. While both companies projected softer conditions ahead, Hasbro’s shares climbed strongly on the back of its expanding digital gaming
China’s financial regulators are moving to cool overheated trading activity as stock markets extend a strong rally, signaling a clear preference for stability over rapid gains. As international investors gradually turn their attention back toward Chinese assets, policymakers are aiming to encourage a
