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
Twelve people were killed in an explosion at a fireworks shop in central China’s Hubei province on Wednesday, marking the second deadly incident involving fireworks during the current Lunar New Year holiday period. The blast occurred shortly before 2:30 pm in Zhengji township,
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed the importance of grassroots exchanges between China and the United States in a letter addressed to long time contacts in Iowa, offering a message of reassurance as both sides navigate a complex diplomatic landscape. In his reply
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming automotive services in China, with insurers using large scale data analytics to refine how risk is measured and how premiums are calculated. One surprising insight emerging from these systems is that white vehicles may attract lower insurance premiums,
China’s imports of Russian crude oil are on track to reach a new monthly record in February, as refiners take advantage of discounted cargoes amid a reduction in purchases by India, according to trader estimates and ship tracking data. Preliminary assessments indicate that
