Some mainland Chinese technology companies are choosing to take advantage of Hong Kong’s policies and government support to help mitigate geopolitical risks in their international expansion. Insta360, a company listed in Shanghai that holds a 70 per cent share of the global panoramic camera market, is having its Hong Kong distributor open the company’s first…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a stark warning that America may be underestimating the complexity and seriousness of China’s advancements in artificial intelligence. During a rare on-the-record briefing with a small group of reporters, Altman said that relying on export controls alone is likely not a reliable solution to the geopolitical AI race. “I’m…
Amid rising trade tensions, US Vice President JD Vance said that US President Donald Trump is weighing tariffs on China for buying Russian oil. The move would mirror last week’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50% over its continued imports of Russian crude. Trump’s team says the measure would pressure Beijing to…
US President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill, signed into law earlier this month, marked a startling pivot towards fossil fuels and nuclear power, reigniting a fierce debate over how best to balance the country’s energy future with its national security. The act, known officially as the One Big Beautiful Bill, rolls back Joe Biden era…
When asked about US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s reported statement that he warned Chinese officials on Tuesday that continued purchases of Russian oil would result in higher tariffs, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded on Wednesday. He stated that China will take appropriate measures to protect its energy security based on its national interests….
Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from mainland Chinese cities, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial metrics, panellists…
Hong Kong must work harder to be as international as possible under the “one country, two systems” framework to combat a growing perception in Western capitals that it is no different from any other mainland Chinese city, business leaders have urged. The city also maintains a significant lead over regional rival Singapore in key financial…
First, Apple faced President Donald Trump’s threat to slap tariffs on its products manufactured outside the US. And now, China, sensing an opportunity, is moving fast to stymie the iPhone maker’s India plans. Foxconn, Apple’s largest supplier, has quietly pulled Chinese engineers and technicians from its Indian plants. Over 300 Chinese workers have left Foxconn’s…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the importance of aggressive actions linked to Beijing including recent arrests of two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous pathogen into the United States, saying “that’s the way the world works”. Trump told Fox News that Washington behaves in a similar way. “You don’t think we do…
Shein, the China-founded fast-fashion giant, is reportedly set to file a draft prospectus confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, potentially as early as this week, according to a report in Reuters that quotes three sources familiar with the matter. The move, as per Reuters exclusive report, could make Shein one of…