In Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk
The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating…
Mr. Wonderful Admits He Can’t Prove China Is Behind Data Center Protests
When Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a Mr. Wonderful, found that his Shark Tank-ian pitch to the people of Utah to…
Airwallex raises $320 million to power finance run by AI agents
The Airwallex logo appears on a laptop computer screen in this photo illustration in Athens, Greece, on December…
NZ businesses boost China investment despite tougher market
“New Zealand businesses continue to see enduring value in commitment to this market,” Young said. China’s economy is…
China’s green-energy costs seen undercutting traditional energy as capacity hits record
China’s green-energy costs are projected to plummet in the coming years, offering a substantial cost advantage over traditional…
Luxury consumers seen nudging sector back to growth despite global tensions
MILAN (AP) — Luxury consumers are cautiously resuming purchases of apparel, handbags and cosmetics despite continued geopolitical uncertainty,…
Chinese tourists flock to New Zealand under visa-waiver trial
New Zealand has seen a surge in Chinese tourists since it began testing an easier pathway for visitors…
Fonterra’s high-stakes bet on foodservice growth in China after $4.2b brand sale to Lactalis
The “Anchor Essence” cream offers a fresh option for China’s foodservice operators, including chefs, bakeries, cafes and restaurant…
China Eastern’s Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires journey, the world’s longest air route, will run twice as often
Auckland Airport said visitor numbers from Argentina shot up 35% in the three months from December last year.…
I Met With China’s Top AI Experts. They’re Freaking Out, Too
Just over a week ago, I attended a major artificial intelligence conference in Zhongguancun, Beijing’s bustling high-tech district.…
Thailand foreign tourist arrivals top 15 million as China leads
This represented an average of 72,590 foreign tourists per day. By market group, the short-haul market recorded 373,263…
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Tackling the EV truck market
Chinese-made trucks are waiting to be loaded onto ships for export at Yantai Port in Shandong Province, China…