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How space is becoming the new battlefield

Between hijacked satellites and orbiting space weapons, space is the next frontier in the fight for global dominance.

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

Business

Trump reverses course on Intel CEO amid US-China chip showdown

Just days after demanding that Intel's CEO step down over alleged conflicts tied to China, Trump met with him in the White House — a whiplash reversal that sent the company's stock soaring.

USA

Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days

Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire.

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Business

Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government

The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market.

Business

Intel's stock tumbles after President Trump says its CEO must resign

Trump said on his Truth Social platform that Lip-Bu Tan was "highly conflicted", but did not elaborate. The president was seemingly accusing Tan of holding problematic ties with the Chinese Communist party.

Economy

China’s exports grow despite tariff turmoil as trade pivots to Africa

While a trade deal with the US is still being fine-tuned and talks are underway, the Chinese economy reports export growth and a rerouting of trade to Africa.

Economy

US and China prepare to extend tariff pause after Stockholm talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump must approve the pause before it can go ahead.

Economy

US and China push through high-stakes tariff talks in Sweden

Representatives of the world’s two largest economies meet in Sweden as the expiration date for a 90‑day pause on tariffs draws near.

Economy

US and China to talk in Stockholm as trade truce expiration nears

The talks are a precursor to a potential autumn meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Economy

China rare earth exports to the US surge 660% after trade agreement

The shipment volumes are still lower than before China imposed export restrictions on the metals in April.

Business

Nvidia to sell H20 chips to China again after US gives export approval

The move is a U-turn for the government, which in April banned sales of the chip to China.

Tech News

China doesn’t need NVIDIA chips for military power, CEO says

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says China doesn’t need to use the American tech stack or his company’s semiconductor chips to train AI for its military.

Europe in Motion

How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?

Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?

Economy

Beijing confirms that it has signed a trade agreement with the US

China said on Friday that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths.

Business

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? MEPs panic about Middle East escalation

In this episode, we hear what role the EU can play to diffuse the Israel-Iran war and discuss the upcoming EU-China summit.

Business

Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality

Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker.

Economy

Trump says US has reached a trade deal with China

Beijing will supply the US with rare earths and magnets while the US will allow Chinese students to attend its colleges and universities.

USA

US and China agree on trade framework after talks in London

The London talks are the latest in the two countries’ joint efforts to find a middle ground to resolve a trade dispute which threatens to plunge the world into recession and economic instability.