The United States Department of the Treasury has released interim guidance aimed at tightening restrictions on federal clean energy tax credits for companies deemed overly reliant on Chinese supply chains. The rules are designed to implement provisions in President Donald Trump’s recently enacted
Brazil’s cattle slaughter reached record levels in 2025 as beef processors ramped up activity to meet robust demand from China, reinforcing the country’s position as the world’s leading beef producer. Preliminary data from Brazil’s statistics agency show slaughter volumes in the fourth quarter
Chinese state owned enterprises are increasingly purchasing foreclosed residential properties, signaling that government backed efforts to absorb excess housing inventory are beginning to gain traction after years of market stress. The moves come as policymakers attempt to cushion the prolonged downturn in the
The Dubai Land Department has announced the next phase of its real estate tokenisation project, introducing the resale of tokenised property shares from February 20. The move transitions the initiative from a testing environment into a controlled secondary market, allowing approved investors to
Central Asian governments are accelerating plans to build smart cities as they confront rapid population growth and aging infrastructure, with China emerging as a prominent partner in financing and technology support. The visibility of Chinese firms in these high profile projects has sparked
Economic issues are expected to headline the upcoming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, with trade stability and supply chain tensions likely to dominate discussions, according to former US ambassador to China Nicholas Burns. Speaking via video link
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
