A small increase in bitcoin mining activity in China has reignited debate over whether Beijing should reconsider its strict ban on the industry. Recent data shows that China’s share of global bitcoin hash rate has inched up, leading some scholars and analysts to
Brazil has formally approved a visit by a Chinese navy hospital ship, bringing an end to months of internal discussions over the presence of foreign vessels at a time when global powers are expanding their activity in South America. The decision comes as
Alibaba Group Holding is placing a major bet on its new artificial intelligence app Qwen, which analysts say could become the defining super app of the AI age. Many are comparing its potential influence to the way Tencent’s WeChat transformed the mobile internet
China’s semiconductor strategy has become one of the most crucial elements of its national development and security agenda. The country’s leadership views technological self-sufficiency as essential for maintaining economic stability, innovation capability, and defense preparedness. In 2025, this vision is driving massive investment,
China’s fintech ecosystem has entered a phase of disciplined expansion. Once characterized by rapid, unregulated growth, it is now guided by a clear policy framework emphasizing risk management, consumer protection, and financial stability. As the world’s largest fintech market, China continues to innovate
China’s public sector is rapidly integrating blockchain technology across multiple levels of governance, signaling a move toward more transparent, accountable, and efficient administration. With the State Council’s continued support, blockchain has become an essential pillar of digital governance, enhancing data integrity and streamlining
China’s AI industry is advancing at an unprecedented pace as the government, private sector, and research institutions align under a single goal, achieving technological self-reliance and global competitiveness. The country’s AI strategy, updated for 2025, places innovation at the heart of economic modernization,
China has announced a temporary suspension of port fees on ships linked to the United States, a move seen as a gesture aimed at easing trade tensions and fostering greater maritime cooperation between the world’s two largest economies. The one-year suspension, which takes
Japan has lodged a formal protest against China after remarks made by a Chinese diplomat that Tokyo described as “extremely inappropriate.” The controversy centres on the Sanae Takaichi government, which suggested that if Beijing launched a military attack on Taiwan, such a scenario
Luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has reiterated its long-term commitment to China, signaling continued confidence in the country’s vast consumer market despite a slowdown in global luxury spending. Speaking at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on Wednesday,
