China’s digital currency strategy is entering a new phase in 2026 as the digital yuan moves more visibly into cross border trade settlement pilots. After several years of domestic retail testing and controlled commercial integration, policymakers are increasingly positioning the currency as a
China’s urban transformation has entered a new phase where infrastructure is no longer treated solely as a public utility or capital expenditure. As cities expand and digitization deepens, policymakers and technologists are exploring how physical assets can be represented, monitored, and financed through
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 is pressing ahead with efforts to expand the use of its digital yuan despite signs that public adoption remains limited, highlighting the gap between policy ambition and everyday consumer behavior. More than a month after the central bank upgraded the digital currency’s
