How effective are the escalating US chip export controls against China? It's worth listening to the industry's perspective. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is unsure if export controls against China are effective national security measures for the US amid the artificial intelligence (AI) race, but they've certainly hurt the chipmaker's business abroad, as Business Insider reported while summarizing Huang's latest interview on CNBC.
US tariff policies cannot deliver their promised benefits as the country is dragging the world into a dangerous “zero-sum game” that will ultimately leave the US itself trapped in an economic quagmire.
In recent times, the narrative surrounding China's investment in Vietnam has been somewhat misconstrued by some Western media outlets, with a notable example being a recent article by the Financial Times, which posits that a surge in Chinese investment into Vietnam could potentially provoke retaliatory measures from Washington. This perspective, while attention-grabbing, fails to grasp the essence of China-Vietnam investment.
The CATL-Volkswagen cooperation not only signifies a new phase of deep cooperation between Chinese and German companies in the realm of new-energy vehicles but also serves as an important embodiment of cooperation between the two countries in the green economy.
Many Chinese firms are setting their sights on launching IPOs in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, "riding on the stock market impetus provided by artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek," the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday. This trend underscores a broader narrative: the current surge in technological innovation within the Chinese mainland could inject new vitality into Hong Kong's stock market.
Despite efforts to justify the US tariff move by pointing the finger at China, politicians struggle to explain why it is US allies that are bearing the brunt of these tariffs. In essence, this tariff policy is a byproduct of domestic political maneuvering in the US.
As European carmakers are grappling with cost challenges amid the green transition, the pending US vehicle import tariffs are further weighing on the European auto industry. At this juncture, policymakers in the bloc may need to consider primarily the potential benefits of industrial cooperation with Chinese companies.
Recent proposals by US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports are likely to bring shocks to the supply of generic drugs, on which millions of Americans depend. Rather than fostering an increase in domestic production, these tariffs could drive up costs for those who need them most and exacerbate drug shortages.
The combined shipments of Chinese TV brands TCL, Hisense and Xiaomi accounted for 31.3 percent of the global market, surpassing South Korea's Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics for the first time, which held a 28.4 percent share, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Sunday, citing the latest statistics from market research firm Omdia.
In recent years, the "little giants" in China - small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that boast cutting-edge technologies and specialize in niche sectors - have shown strong growth momentum.
In 2025, China's economy will continue to overcome several challenges, notably the uncertainties in the external environment. Nevertheless, the current foundation of the Chinese economy remains strong, characterized by numerous advantages, robust resilience, and significant potential.
From artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G to humanoid robots, China's latest wave of technological innovation is capturing global attention. How much do you know about this?
The escalating tariff threats from the US have placed regional cooperation among China, Japan and South Korea at a critical crossroads. Only by working together to resist the immense pressure brought by the US tariffs and maintaining the big picture of Asian regional economic cooperation can partners in the Asian industrial chain enhance regional competitiveness and provide a sustained impetus for the stability of the Asian economy.
China has consistently embraced an open and collaborative approach in the EV sector. This position reflects a profound understanding of its own developmental needs, the evolving global industrial landscape, and the shared interests of China and the EU.
In recent years, China has made substantial progress in the field of humanoid robots. For these robots to achieve commercial success and truly empower a wide range of industries, it is necessary to train and optimize algorithms through a vast amount of high-quality data. Improving efficiency and reducing costs are of great importance to the development of the entire industry during this "training" phase.
China's economic fundamentals and its vast foreign exchange reserves further bolster the case for yuan stability. This, combined with the PBC's proactive measures, ensures that China has both the tools and the resolve to stabilize the yuan despite Western media outlets' misguided narratives.
The news of Tesla's recruitment in India came after the company experienced its first annual decline in EV sales in over a decade. However, despite the market potential in India, Tesla's cooperation prospects in the South Asian country remain clouded by multiple challenges, including a relatively weak manufacturing base, protectionist tendencies, and a less stable investment environment for foreign enterprises.
Given the growing uncertainties in the global economic and trade landscape, the urgency for China and ASEAN to deepen cooperation and leverage their market potential has never been greater.
The rapid development of large-scale wind and photovoltaic power facilities in these challenging environments is a critical strategic move for China as it seeks to promote a clean and low-carbon transformation of its energy sector. The country's strong commitment and significant progress in this vital energy transition and ecological governance project underscore its significance and potential.
In the current wave of rapid artificial intelligence (AI) development, the choice between open-source and closed-source models by AI companies has again aroused heated discussion and widespread attention.
As the new year unfolds, emerging Chinese tech startups like DeepSeek are making waves, and the excitement surrounding the startups continues to build.
Canadian officials' approach of kowtowing to the US by positioning Canada as a pawn in the US' containment strategy against China, in order to avoid US tariffs, is incredibly unwise and will be counterproductive to their goal of protecting Canada's national interests.
Skepticism regarding China's green transition and its efforts to reduce carbon emissions is misplaced. The report focused primarily on the newly added coal power capacity in the context of short-term fluctuations driven by economic activity, and failed to capture the broader scope of China's massive energy transition.
The ripple effects of Washington's tariff policy extend far beyond traditional trade dynamics, unleashing unconventional spillover effects that reverberate throughout global financial markets and influence monetary policies.
India's Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran indicated on Tuesday that the country is not expected to lift a ban on Chinese investment into the country soon, according to Reuters. This remark is disappointing and regrettable, especially considering that diversifying investment inflows could help India navigate the complex situation and global economic uncertainties.
China's AI development will not be derailed by Western scrutiny; instead, it is poised to flourish even more vigorously. The innovative model adopted by DeepSeek not only reduces research and development costs but also enhances the inclusivity of technology.
The long-standing cooperation between the Chinese and South Korean battery industries has proven mutually beneficial. The complementarity of both countries facilitates a stable supply chain by enhancing industrial collaboration.
The latest developments surrounding Nippon Steel's investment in US Steel have again brought the competitiveness of the US steel industry back into the spotlight.
As China's economy transitions and upgrades toward higher-quality development, technological innovation has brought significant growth opportunities to sectors such as high-tech industries and high-end manufacturing. The profits and performance outlook of related enterprises continue to improve, leading to higher market forecasts.
As US tariff policies continue to fuel global trade tensions, the importance of maintaining the authority and fairness of the WTO has become more critical than ever.
The Northeast region of China, the country's traditional industrial base, has been rapidly advancing the establishment of a modern industrial system that leverages its unique advantages. The continuous development of the manufacturing sector has injected new momentum into China-South Korea cooperation.
Tariffs have never been an effective solution to trade issues. If Washington genuinely wants to curb the persistent growth of the trade deficit, it needs to create a scenario where both the US and its trading partners can benefit, which would be a viable and sustainable path forward.
While India hopes to leverage the opportunities presented by US-China trade friction to enhance its economic position, the reality is that trade friction has posed more challenges for India in its economic cooperation with the US.
A sensible response to the US' gross dereliction of responsibility in tackling climate change is for China and the EU, two of the world's biggest economies, to lead the rest of the world on a cooperative path of green development.
US President Donald Trump's executive order imposing a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports is likely to drive up the cost of generic drugs in the US and exacerbate drug shortages, US media outlet NBC News reported on Tuesday, citing experts. This assessment, along with other warnings that additional tariffs could lead to higher prices for essential goods within the US, should be taken seriously by Washington.
The Hong Kong stock market advanced on Tuesday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index rising 2.83 percent to close at 20,789.96 points. Overall, technology stocks have done well. The Hang Seng TECH Index jumped 5.06 percent.
As the world navigates through uncertainties and challenges, China's dedication to openness and inclusivity offers a model of resilience and growth, reinforcing its status as a key player in shaping the future of the global economy.
In 2025, China is expected to introduce specific plans to implement more proactive fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies, as well as strengthen unconventional counter-cyclical adjustments. Additionally, measures to further deepen reform comprehensively and expand high-standard opening-up will be formulated. We have reason to be confident about the prospects of the Chinese economy.
At a time when the global trade system is facing another round of tariff barrier challenges, the urgency for China and the US to seek new opportunities for cooperation, rather than falling into a tariff war that sees no winner, is becoming increasingly prominent.
If China and ASEAN countries can continue to work together to combat telecom fraud, it can lead to better results, addressing the root causes and hidden dangers of the problem. It is believed that the improved legal order and regulatory environment will bring brighter prospects for the tourism sector in ASEAN countries amid deepening regional economic integration.
A recent roundtable meeting convened by the MOFCOM has conveyed a strong and positive signal, demonstrating China's steadfast and pragmatic attitude toward deepening economic and trade cooperation with Europe.
Although US inflation has eased, the economy does not seem to have fully recovered from the lingering effects of the cost-of-living crisis. In this context, some economists have recently warned that additional tariffs on imported goods could harm US consumers. Would this undermine the country's efforts to address the cost-of-living crisis?
The New Gwadar International Airport is regarded as a pivotal infrastructure project and a milestone that makes the Gwadar Port a regional nexus of connectivity. Officially commencing operations on Monday, the airport is anticipated to significantly contribute to Pakistan's economic development and bolster regional economic integration, especially amid the ongoing enhancements to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation.
China's foreign trade achieved both steady growth and structural optimization last year. These trends provide a vivid example of how the interplay between the financial sector and foreign trade has supported the transformation and upgrading of foreign trade.
The embrace of China's clean industry by countries in the Global South underscores the growing recognition of its sustainable development and demonstrates that Western attempts to block China's tech products from entering the global market are ultimately futile.
The recent appeal from the chairman of the board of management of Mercedes-Benz reflects the aspirations of the wider European business community. European politicians, who may be entrenched in a zero-sum mindset, need to take a step back and objectively evaluate insights from the business sector regarding collaboration with China.
While the US has implemented stringent measures to suppress the development of Chinese tech companies, Nvidia CEO's visit to China at this time demonstrates clearly that the Chinese market remains crucial for the global tech industry.
This year, 16 C919 aircraft are participating in China's Spring Festival travel rush, according to a report by CCTV, representing a significant increase compared with the previous year. The involvement of these domestically produced aircraft in this major event highlights the country's progress in science and industry, serving as a testament to years of dedicated research and innovation.
The European Commission has reportedly urged the 27 EU members to conduct a 15-month risk assessment of outbound investments in semiconductors, AI and quantum technologies. However, rather than strengthening the EU's economic security and resilience, these actions could actually have the opposite effect.
As geopolitical factors and protectionism pose significant challenges to global and Asian free trade cooperation, enhancing FTA cooperation between China and South Korea in the services and investment sectors could inject new vitality into bilateral trade and the regional economy.
The accelerated expansion of the US fiscal deficit not only plunges US government debt into an increasingly unsustainable predicament, but also casts a heavy shadow over the global economy, particularly developing economies, under the dominance of the dollar hegemony.
As the chip market grapples with increasing uncertainty, Washington's interference and disruption are likely to impose greater challenges on semiconductor companies. In times of such unpredictability, the need to maintain a firm grip on the market becomes even more critical. China, as the world's largest semiconductor market, holds undeniable significance for global chipmakers.
The US government appears to believe that cracking down on China's shipbuilding sector is the cure for its own industry, turning a blind eye to the fact that the decline of the American shipbuilding industry cannot be reversed through repression of others.
In recent years, certain Western media outlets have raised the question of whether Vietnam will replace China as the "world's factory." The answer to this zero-sum perspective is a resounding no. In reality, the Asian industrial landscape is moving in the direction of expanding cooperation and integration.
The California fires serve as a severe alert about the urgent need for effective climate change policy and action in the US, which is also a reminder for nations worldwide of the importance of taking decisive actions to address climate change.
The EU's report on future competitiveness serves as a timely warning for the bloc, while also exposing misconceptions regarding economic and trade cooperation with China. These misconceptions are among the factors that hinder the EU's efforts to improve its business attractiveness, foster growth in digital sectors and improve sustainable economic competitiveness.
China's wind power sector, renowned for its impressive advancements, is steadily emerging as a pivotal driver in the global energy transition. By leveraging international cooperation models like South-South cooperation, Chinese wind power companies can overcome international trade barriers while playing a crucial role in optimizing the global energy landscape.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) has begun producing advanced 4-nanometer chips for US customers in Arizona, Reuters reported on Friday. While the move was hailed by Reuters as "a milestone in the Biden administration's semiconductor efforts," the ramifications for the semiconductor industry on the Taiwan island are more complex, with overwhelmingly unfavorable consequences taking center stage.
While acknowledging Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu's innovative contributions to institutional economics, Zhang Xiaojing, director of the Institute of Finance and Banking at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted that applying general theories to specific countries or systems without considering their unique national contexts can lead to errors and biases, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach. China's economy continues to defy external biases with tangible gains.
At the beginning of 2025, #China's central bank signals a commitment to leveraging a mix of monetary policy tools to maintain yuan stable at adaptive and balanced level. China has the fundamentals, conditions, and capabilities to achieve the goal despite increasing external volatility.
An increasing number of examples indicate that the key to the EU's green transition lies not in imposing trade barriers, but rather in effectively expanding the green consumption market.
Washington's “small yard and high fence” strategy appears increasingly unsustainable, as the growing rift between the US government's containment policy and the interests of American tech businesses has become public and irreconcilable.
In the face of increasing uncertainty in the global economic and financial landscape, China's foreign exchange and gold reserves, as well as the performance of the yuan, have attracted wide attention in international markets. While Western media outlets often focus on speculative opinions and deliberate pessimism, the reality is that key indicators remain stable, reflecting China's economic stability and resilience against external risks.
Although the gap between South Korea's exports to China and those to the US is narrowing, the economic ties between China and South Korea are undeniably crucial, forming a relationship that cannot be easily substituted by any of South Korea's other bilateral partnerships.
Western media outlets repeatedly use the logic of traditional Western economics to explain the economic challenges currently faced by China. Such biased and misunderstood judgments will eventually be proved wrong by the reality of China's development.
The ongoing concerns over China-US soybean trade despite relatively stable purchasing data may be seen as a microcosm of the uncertainties the US has brought to bilateral trade.
Japan is set to start a government-backed effort to promote light-based telecommunications technology to US tech giants, Nikkei Asia reported on Monday. However, if the report proves accurate, this ambitious effort may confront a range of challenges, even with Japan's technological advantages in the field.
Sullivan's visit to New Delhi to review the iCET has once again drawn attention to India's ambitions to enhance its high-tech sector. While the iCET presents opportunities, it also highlights some of the challenges facing India's manufacturing sector and high-tech ambitions.
Despite the geopolitical headwinds, Chinese companies have made inroads into global markets and participated in the world's major electronics show. Their confidence comes from technological advances in indigenous innovation.
Trade between China and South Korea has reached a critical juncture amid complex geopolitical pressures. Central to this issue is the urgent need for a practical cooperation mechanism. This effort is particularly vital in key strategic sectors, such as semiconductors.
The continued strength of the US dollar presents particular risks for certain emerging economies already grappling with external and fiscal imbalances. Countries with large current account and fiscal deficits, coupled with low foreign exchange reserves, are especially exposed to the negative consequences of a stronger dollar.
In the context of intensifying global technological competition, the urgency of enhancing original innovation capabilities for China's technological development and industrial upgrading is becoming increasingly critical.
Hypes about “origin washing” are unfounded, as the existing regulatory frameworks guarantee the traceability of product origins. These misleading claims can be seen as an excuse for justifying the US' increasing trade protectionism.
The USCC's proposed Manhattan Project-style AI initiative underscores the US' push to maintain its edge over China in AI. While its prospects remain unclear, it highlights the need for other countries to prioritize tech innovation as a key driver of national development.
The steady willingness of Chinese companies to pursue investments abroad is the inevitable result of China's growing strength in industrial competitiveness, and an important reflection of Chinese companies' active embrace of the global economy.
Cotton output in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reached nearly 5.69 million tons in 2024, up 574,000 tons over the previous year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The autonomous region contributed 92.2 percent of the country's total cotton output this year, setting a new record, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
If China and the US can enhance cooperation, it will greatly boost the development of global clean energy transition, which is crucial for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, advancing multilateralism, ensuring global energy supply stability, and realizing a green transition.
The formulation of the private economy promotion law is a key measure to adapt to the new situation of China's economic development and to promote the high-quality development of the private economy. This law is set to stimulate the private sector's potential and vitality.
With the launch of the polysilicon futures, its price discovery mechanism will more accurately reflect the supply and demand dynamics of the domestic polysilicon industry, thereby establishing a “China price” for polysilicon trade.
SouthKorea's central bank's recent announcement of a further interest rate cut next year is necessary for the nation's real economy, especially for its export-driven manufacturing sector. In 2025, some Asian economies may still be in a rate-cutting cycle, creating a window of opportunity for further growth and transformation in Asia's manufacturing supply chain.
It has become urgent for China, Japan, and South Korea to achieve new breakthroughs in economic and trade cooperation. This collaboration is essential not only for the industrial chains among regional countries, but also for upholding the multilateral trade system and advancing regional economic integration.
The suggestion by the think tank Labour Together, as reported by The Guardian, for the UK to "de-risk" its supply chains and reduce reliance on China for critical minerals, is misguided. While the idea of diversifying supply sources might ostensibly be prudent at first glance, such a strategy risks destabilizing, rather than protecting, the supply chains it aims to safeguard.
The shifts in China's oil demand are not merely fluctuations in numbers. They profoundly reflect China's evolving role in the global energy sector, transitioning from a major oil consumer to a leader in energy transformation.
Despite US unilateral measures, such as the Section 301 probe, to serve its own strategic interests, the development of China's chip industry will not be obstructed by the hegemonic approach of the US, which puts the global chip industrial chain in potential jeopardy.
With the steady advancement of the construction and plans of the railway network spanning Southeast Asia and the Eurasian continent, infrastructure efforts aimed at reshaping global connectivity are set to inject new vitality into the development, stability, and peace of both the region and the world at large.
The consideration of tariff exemptions exposes that the high tariff policy in the US is counterproductive to boosting the domestic solar panel manufacturing industry. Maxeon's case shows that Chinese manufacturing is involved in almost every aspect of the global supply chain. It is unfeasible for the US to exclude Chinese manufacturing for political reasons.
As China's new-energy sector experiences rapid growth, the Xinjiang region is bringing its unique strengths and resources into play to maximize its potential in this field, making a significant contribution to its overall economic development.
China's cross-border e-commerce trade has rapidly emerged as a prominent advantage of the country's foreign trade landscape. Despite increasing challenges, such as geopolitical pressures, the integrated strength of China's cross-border e-commerce, digital economy and manufacturing is poised to continue to unleash the significant development potential of the sector.
CATL's battery swapping ecosystem model, to a certain extent, serves as a prime example of how Chinese companies are not only advancing and expanding the EV sector but also demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of external pressures.
Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grabbed the top spot in the country in terms of grain yield per unit area in 2024, marking a new breakthrough in the region's efforts to enhance grain production, the Xinhua News Agency reported. This achievements in raising grain yield in the Xinjiang region have not been easily attained. They are the result of a comprehensive and consistent interplay of policies, technology and other positive factors.
China and the US share common interests and vast potential for cooperation in the field of digital trade. Making good use of such potential rather than sabotaging it for geopolitical purposes is what is needed for further development of global trade.
In its efforts to build into a strong maritime country, China is solidifying its leading position in global shipping and trade capacity. Initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), along with the promotion of green shipping, are strengthening China's maritime capabilities and making positive contributions to global trade and development. These efforts enhance the efficiency of global supply chains, reduce logistics costs and offer substantial benefits to developing countries.
The major divergence in the development trajectories of the steel industries in the East and West not only mirrors the profound changes in the global economic landscape, but also serves as a vivid testament to China's pursuit of a high-quality transition.
Standing at a critical juncture in its mission to meet energy demand and fuel economic growth, Europe needs to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen energy cooperation. While it would be beneficial for the EU to expand cooperation with China, an important trading partner, in order to achieve these multiple goals, the EU needs to shun the protectionist mindset and embrace pragmatic cooperation with an open attitude.
Based on changes in both internal and external circumstances, the Central Economic Work Conference has made it clear that next year China will adhere to the principle of pursuing progress while ensuring stability, promoting stability through progress, and implementing a more proactive fiscal policy along with a moderately loose monetary policy, aiming to create a combination of pro-growth policy.
Despite short-term fluctuation, a profound transformation within the Chinese economy has the potential to bring vast opportunities for enhanced economic and trade cooperation between China and Australia.
Despite short-term fluctuation, a profound transformation within the Chinese economy has the potential to bring vast opportunities for enhanced economic and trade cooperation between China and Australia.
The WSJ's report on the potential expansion of US restrictions only underscores the counterproductive effects of previous measures imposed by Washington. If the US extends its restrictions to more regions beyond China, it will only expose a deeper strategic impasse.
As global free trade encounters various challenges, the expansion of the CPTPP becomes increasingly vital. After the UK officially joins, the further expansion of CPTPP to include China will be beneficial to global free trade.
It's somewhat ironic that Nippon Steel, while criticizing the "inappropriate" influence of politics on its proposed takeover of US Steel - especially following reports that Washington might block the deal - simultaneously exploits the political narrative of a "China threat" to bolster its case. If Nippon Steel truly wants to eliminate "inappropriate" political influence, it should stop using the unfounded "China threat" as a bargaining chip. It should be noted that the growth of China's steel industry has never posed a "threat" to other nations, but rather reflects broader global market trends and industrial development.