U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia is positioning for a potential return to the Chinese market as expectations rise that President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping could reach a new understanding on advanced technology exports.The optimism follows reports that Trump raised the issue of
China’s next five-year plan will place maritime development at the centre of its national strategy, underscoring ambitions to build a modern sea power while safeguarding regional stability in contested waters.The blueprint, adopted at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party Central
China is expected to expand and modernize its nuclear forces under the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), aligning national security objectives with the goal of preserving what officials describe as the “global strategic balance.”The proposal, endorsed last week by the Communist Party of
China has resumed large-scale purchases of American soybeans for the first time in months, a gesture widely interpreted as a calibrated signal of goodwill before the expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Traders confirmed on Wednesday that COFCO
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) and China’s Xi’an Port have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation in oil, gas, and logistics, reinforcing their partnership along the Middle Corridor, a key route under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The agreement was signed
Pakistan and China have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the field of quantum technologies, marking a new phase of bilateral cooperation under the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework. The agreement, signed earlier this month in Islamabad, will
The United States and China have reached a preliminary framework for a long-awaited trade deal ahead of the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in South Korea this week. According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the framework includes
IntroductionChina’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector continues to advance rapidly, underpinned by robust policy support, strategic planning, and government-backed initiatives. In 2025, several key AI policy milestones have been announced, shaping the research, industrial deployment, and regulatory framework for AI technologies. These milestones influence
IntroductionChina’s central bank digital currency, the Digital Yuan (e-CNY), continues its nationwide expansion in 2025, with pilot programs extending to major cities and regional hubs. The initiative aims to enhance payment efficiency, financial inclusion, and digital economy integration. Expansion efforts are closely monitored
IntroductionChina’s startup ecosystem continues to attract significant venture capital and private equity funding, particularly in tier-1 cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Guangzhou. Recent funding rounds highlight strong investor confidence in sectors including fintech, artificial intelligence, healthtech, e-commerce, and green technology. Tracking
