Shelves of Australian beef in a refrigerated cabinet in a US butcher shop.

    China’s beef tariffs aren’t personal as economy slows

    In some of the darkest days in the political relationship between Australia and China, trade became a tool to inflict pain. The early 2020s trade war saw China slap higher tariffs on Australian wine and barley, impose biosecurity measures against beef and timber, and ban lobsters and even some coal. It took four long years…

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    The US government is said to be considering allowing Nvidia to sell its H200 AI chips to China. Photo: Shutterstock Images

      China’s Nvidia challengers set for bumper IPOs amid tech self-sufficiency drive

      China’s Nvidia challengers Moore Threads and MetaX are set for their hotly anticipated market debuts, driven by investor excitement over domestic demand for home-grown graphics processing units (GPUs) amid Beijing’s tech self-sufficiency drive. Moore Threads opened a subscription lottery last week at 114.28 yuan per share, the highest pricing among A-share listings this year, and…

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      Influencers in China need degrees to speak on finance, health and law.

      China tightens the screws: Influencers now need degrees to speak on finance, health, law

      In a move that could reshape online content creation, China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to have official qualifications before discussing “sensitive” subjects such as medicine, law, education, or finance online. The new influencer law, which came into effect on October 25, mandates that creators must show proof of their expertise — such…

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      Beijing sets October 25 as annual day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration

      Beijing sets October 25 as annual day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration

      Beijing has formally designated October 25 as the day to commemorate Taiwan’s restoration, as it again asserts its sovereignty over the self-ruled island. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee, the country’s top legislative body, ratified the decision on Friday. State news agency Xinhua reported that commemorative events would be held on Saturday, the 80th anniversary…

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