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BUSINESSJul 31Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out in China, worsening memory crisisApple is taking its first concrete steps to roll out initial artificial intelligence (AI) features in China, but CEO Tim Cook warned that a full integration of a revamped Siri AI there would take longer. Mainland Chinese consumers would first get a targeted suite of original Apple Intelligence capabilities, including the Clean Up photo-editing tool, which allows users to erase unwanted objects in photos, according to Cook. “We are working now through the roll-out of those, and there will be more...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 31China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July as export rush fadesChina's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 30China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial enginesA scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush fragile industries in developing nations, effectively slamming the door on their industrial dreams. It is a convenient little tale. However, it does not hold up against empirical evidence. The premise assumes that China and the Global South are fighting over the same slice of the global consumption pie – cheap T-shirts, plastic sandals,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30China’s energy giant to boost Zamfara’s economy through renewable energyGovernor Lawal dialogued with the leadership of Chinese energy giant, GCL Group, regarding a solar power deal that is expected to transform Zamfara State's socio-economic potential The post China’s energy giant to boost Zamfara’s economy through renewable energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 30China economy starts new five - year plan with resilience , new growth driversChina's economy has commenced a new five-year plan, demonstrating resilience and new drivers for growth. This indicates a strategic economic direction and positive outlook for the country's development.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 30Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifiesUnitree Robotics will launch its initial public offering in Shanghai next week, the firm announced late on Thursday, as China’s robotics start-ups race to go public amid an intense rivalry with their counterparts in the United States. The Hangzhou-based company plans to sell 40.45 million shares, or 10 per cent of its enlarged share capital. After the listing, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing and related parties will hold 31.29 per cent of the company’s shares and 65.31 per cent of its voting...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30U . S . Backs Rare Earth Project in Madagascar to Counter China Dominance – NaturalNews . comThe U.S. is supporting a rare earth project in Madagascar to counteract China's dominance in the market.naturalnews.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 30Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Express
BUSINESSJul 30Toyota's first-half sales and production slip as China, Middle East weighToyota reported a decline in its first-half sales and production. This dip is attributed to challenging market conditions in China and the Middle East.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 30Shared beds highlight economic squeeze for China youth | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisShared sleeping arrangements among Chinese youth are indicative of economic pressures affecting the demographic. This trend highlights broader issues within China's economy and its impact on young people.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSJul 30China economy starts new five - year plan with resilience , new growth drivers -- Beijing ReviewChina's economy has begun a new five-year plan demonstrating resilience and new growth drivers. This indicates positive economic developments for the country.bjreview.com · China
BUSINESSJul 30China threatens retaliation over US import ban on robots , power invertersChina has threatened retaliation following a US import ban on robots and power inverters. This highlights escalating trade tensions and potential economic repercussions between the two countries.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
BUSINESSJul 30How exposed is the UK economy to the second China shock?Less so than some of its G7 partners but not entirely immuneFinancial Times
BUSINESSJul 29China Trade: President Trump Is Trapping HimselfThe first Trump administration correctly identified the People’s Republic of China as the main trade problem. Not only has the second term been less focused, but China no longer seems to be a consistent priority. The post China Trade: President Trump Is Trapping Himself appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
BUSINESSJul 29The CXMT shock: how China’s viable alternatives punch Nvidia, Micron, SK Hynix sharesChina’s increasing clout in the global semiconductor supply chain is accelerating the unravelling of the artificial-intelligence trade, as expectations grow that the Asian nation will challenge foreign tech juggernauts by supplying the world with cheaper alternative products. The US$9.8 billion stock offering of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) in Shanghai provided the Chinese maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips with equity funding to finance its expansion of market share home...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29Nike was once China's sneaker king. Here's why its sales have fallen 30%China was once Nike's fastest-growing region but the company has lost relevance among young consumers and ceded market share to smaller, domestic brands.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 29Porsche profit jumps 34% despite China slump and falling salesPorsche maintained its full-year guidance as cost-cutting and stronger 911 sales lifted profit, despite a 32% fall in Chinese deliveries and plans to eliminate thousands of jobs by 2035.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 29Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?China’s unaddressed economic structural problems are swallowing profits and leaving its multinationals falling far behind their US peers in the latest Fortune Global 500 list, despite its firms remaining strong in terms of revenue. The profit gap between Chinese and US companies has continued to widen. Chinese companies posted an average profit of US$4.5 billion in 2025, or some 40 per cent of the US$11.24 billion recorded by their US counterparts, according to the list released by Fortune...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic salesChinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on Singapore’s Sentosa Island – alongside its first overseas Pop Bakery dessert store in the same venue – with observers predicting that more overseas locations would help drive growth, especially those in underpenetrated markets. The launch comes amid softer domestic sales and normalising demand after a strong intellectual property (IP) cycle in 2025. Analysts said improved inventory...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. business from sales ban amid China pressureThe CEO of Mercedes has pledged to protect the company's U.S. business against a potential sales ban, amidst increasing pressure related to China. This reflects strategic concerns about geopolitical influences on global automotive markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 29China builds up rail freight with EuropeChina is expanding its rail freight services with Europe, signifying growth in international trade and logistics.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSJul 29Rogers forecasts Q3 revenue of $233M-$243M with 19.7% adjusted EBITDA margin amid China ramp headwindsRogers has released its Q3 financial forecast, anticipating revenues between $233M-$243M and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.7%. This forecast considers headwinds related to the China ramp.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 29Editorial | China drive to sidestep weaponised Western finance gains speedChina is accelerating its efforts to circumvent Western financial systems that are perceived as 'weaponized.' This indicates a significant geopolitical and economic strategy to reshape global finance.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSJul 28Can China and Indonesia’s strong financial ties withstand ‘resource nationalism’?Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made a quiet bet on uncharted territory: Indonesia. The company was on a quest: to secure nickel, a vital industrial metal used in stainless steel production and, increasingly, to power advanced batteries. That bet proved lucrative. By leveraging Indonesia’s vast nickel reserves – the world’s largest – and securing greater control over upstream supplies, Tsingshan Group has grown into a...South China Morning Post