Shenzhen has overtaken Shanghai and Beijing to become China’s largest manufacturing and exporting city, according to figures presented by Mayor Qin Weizhong in his annual work report. The southern technology hub has strengthened its position as a center for advanced industry, artificial intelligence
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation is holding early stage discussions with major global asset managers over a potential 7 billion dollar transaction involving its crude oil pipeline network, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move would align Kuwait with other Gulf energy producers
The Trump administration is exploring the use of a Pentagon developed artificial intelligence program to help establish reference prices for critical minerals as part of a proposed trade bloc aimed at reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains, according to sources familiar with the
Apple shareholders have rejected a proposal that called on the company to produce a detailed report examining its dependence on China for manufacturing, reaffirming management’s current approach to supply chain transparency. The vote took place during the company’s annual shareholder meeting, where investors
As the Wassenaar Arrangement approaches its third decade, questions are resurfacing over whether China will eventually seek membership in the multilateral export control regime or continue to remain outside what it has long viewed with suspicion. Established in 1996 in the Netherlands city
Panama has formally canceled long standing port concessions held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong based CK Hutchison, clearing the way for a temporary operational takeover by a unit of Danish shipping giant Maersk at two key terminals linked to the Panama Canal.
Hong Kong’s benchmark for technology shares is trailing broader markets this year, even as global investors pour capital into artificial intelligence related stocks. The divergence has raised questions about sector composition and whether the city’s flagship tech gauge is positioned to benefit fully
For much of the past decade, Chinese think tanks enjoyed a period of rapid growth and rising influence. Backed by government encouragement to enhance China’s global voice, many institutes expanded their research scope, deepened international exchanges, and recruited high profile retired officials who
China is moving aggressively to deepen its integration into global trade networks as it seeks to shield its economy from prolonged tariff pressure and geopolitical rivalry with the United States. Policy advisers and trade officials are accelerating negotiations on multiple free trade agreements
Brazil’s government is considering a proposal that would guarantee individual beef exporters the right to ship at least 8,000 metric tons annually to China, according to details outlined in a recent legal assessment circulated within the industry. The move is designed to bring
