Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1405, Ming admiral Zheng He sets sail to explore the world for the first time. In 1913, Cordwainer Smith, American sinologist, author, and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1920, Zecharia Sitchin, Russian-American author (died 2010) was born. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1971, The nationalization of all large copper mines in Chile is completed. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China’s New Investment Regulations Block Strategic Technology Transfer
By adding legal backup to state control of Chinese private companies, Decree No. 837 affects any country receiving their investments. This regulation matters well beyond China itself.
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· Jul 2, 2026
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China Banking News
· Apr 24, 2026
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NDTV
· Jul 1, 2026
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Related coverage for "China’s New Investment Regulations Block Strategic Technology Transfer ": CNN — From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share. Inc.com — Kevin O’Leary’s Latest Warning: The Unexpected High-Paying Career AI Is Disrupting Next. The Eastern Herald — China’s New Investment Law Gives Beijing Power to Retaliate Against Foreign Trade Barriers. China Banking News — China's fiscal spending "will only increase" in future... . NDTV — TVS, Dixon In, Reliance, M&M Out: Which Stocks Made It To Macquarie's New India Portfolio?. South China Morning Post — China aims to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, says American manufacturing group