The U.S. dollar is facing renewed downward pressure against both the euro and the Chinese yuan, as policymakers in Europe and China step up efforts to expand the global role of their currencies. The recent exchange rate movements are unfolding at a time
European Union leaders are preparing to debate a broad strategy aimed at reducing the bloc’s economic dependence on both China and the United States, as concerns grow over vulnerability to economic pressure and supply chain disruptions. The discussions focus on strengthening Europe’s internal
A heated congressional hearing in Washington has put foreign influence in US nonprofit organisations under renewed scrutiny, with China emerging as a central target alongside pointed criticism of US President Donald Trump. The session reflected rising political tension in the United States as
China could become the world’s largest economy within the next decade, yet still face a heightened risk of military confrontation in the Taiwan Strait, according to a new survey of global geopolitical forecasters. The findings highlight a future in which economic strength does
China has moved to ease fundraising pressure on technology companies by sharply reducing the waiting period for loss making firms seeking refinancing or additional capital, underscoring Beijing’s determination to support strategic industries despite weaker near term profitability. The policy shift is designed to
Taiwan’s trade negotiators are travelling to the United States this week for what officials describe as the final round of discussions on a bilateral trade and tariff agreement reached in principle last month. The talks are expected to formalize commitments that would lower
Europe’s emerging green hydrogen industry is sounding alarms over its ability to compete globally, as executives warn that China’s rapid industrial scaling could eclipse European efforts unless the European Union accelerates support for domestic manufacturers. Industry leaders argue that without stronger public procurement
China has overtaken Argentina to become Brazil’s largest exporter of vehicles, marking a major shift in South America’s automotive trade landscape and highlighting the rapid rise of Chinese carmakers in the region’s biggest market. Industry data for January shows Chinese manufacturers shipping more
Russian oil shipments are increasingly listing Singapore as their official destination, a trend that traders say reflects both heightened sensitivity to Western sanctions and a quiet shift in crude export flows away from India and toward China. Shipping data indicates that the change
Yang Lijuan’s rise from a frontline waitress to the chief executive of a global restaurant business has become one of China’s most talked about corporate success stories, highlighting how loyalty, operational expertise and long term commitment can still propel careers in the country’s
