‘Not in this economy’: Guangdong’s huge subsidy scheme falls flat with consumers
In early November, China’s most populous province launched its biggest ever consumer subsidy programme, with the government pledging…
China’s Deflationary Spiral Hurts Economy Harder Than Official Numbers Suggest
Bloomberg analysis shows deflation on the ground feels more pronounced than official data show, with prices of everyday…
China’s DeepSeek makes rare public comment, calls for AI ‘whistle-blower’ on job losses
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek made a rare appearance at a state-backed industry event on Friday as a…
Are Australia and its rare earths part of the solution to ‘magnet shock’?
The big question from the magnet shock of 2025 is who gets to be the North Sea. It’s…
Rising Polar Vortex Threat May Drive Up Winter Heating Bills in US, Asia, Europe
The odds of extreme cold this winter in the US, Asia and parts of Europe are climbing, threatening…
China Consumer Prices Unexpectedly Rise on Holiday Demand
China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.…
China lifts ban on exports of some dual-use materials to the US – POLITICO
China suspended a ban on exporting some dual-use materials to the U.S., the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced…
Avoiding ‘strategic suicide’: Vietnam’s US-Russia-China diplomatic dance
Half a century after the fall of Saigon, the United States and Vietnam are edging towards deeper defence…
China develops satellite power system to support future space weapons
Scientists in China claim that they have finally cracked a decades-old dilemma that has long prevented the development…
US unions slam Trump for giving China a pass on shipbuilding
A group of labour unions led by the United Steelworkers slammed the Trump administration for suspending port fees…
Shutdown forces some overseas US military bases to stop paying workers
The longest US government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home;…
US Going Back to the Moon in 2026—Sean Duffy Explains WhyÂ
The United States is in a race with China to get to the Moon, NASA’s acting administrator Sean…