Chinese developers are climbing the firewall to pay more for GPT-5.6, and doing the maths on why

When and how will China ease capital controls?

The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently fined three Hong Kong brokerages – Tiger Brokers, Futu Securities International and Longbridge Securities – over US330 million for offering mainland investors access to overseas stocks without authorisation. This should not be misconstrued as a move to discourage overseas investment. It is merely an attempt to discourage mainland investors from illegal channels that violate China’s capital controls. This is evidenced by the fact that the...

CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development

CGTN Poll: Global respondents credit CPC for China's development

Bejing Luring World to Yuan and Hobbling Sanctions...

Bejing Luring World to Yuan and Hobbling Sanctions... (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:China Makes New US Warship Target for Missile Tests...Communist supercomputer outpaces American rivals...

Inside China's race for tech self-reliance

Korea Herald correspondent HEFEI, China — Far from slowing China's technological rise, US sanctions and export controls have accelerated Beijing's drive for self-reliance, pushing Chinese companies to build domestic alternatives across industries. Landlocked Anhui province, west of Shanghai, has emerged as one of the clearest examples of that effort. Home to a growing cluster of artificial intelligence, electric vehicle, battery and renewable energy companies, the province has transformed itself

Why Are We Paying to Train Future Chinese Leaders?

Why Are We Paying to Train Future Chinese Leaders?

China imposes sweeping sanctions on 56 major US companies

BEIJING, June 22 (YPA) – China announced on Monday a new round of sanctions targeting 10 U.S. companies operating primarily in the defense and rare earth sectors, marking a significant escalation in economic tensions despite recent diplomatic engagement between Beijing and Washington. The Chinese government said the measures were introduced in response to the U.S. []

From Xinjiang to Chongqing: A power superproject

The Hami-Chongqing UHVDC project sends electricity from Xinjiang to Chongqing with lower transmission loss. Behind this power superproject is not only advanced technology, but also a new generation of engineers building China’s energy future. #XinjiangUnveiled

China’s hybrid warfare escalates as Beijing expands maritime pressure on Taiwan

Taiwan National Security Institute Deputy Secretary-General Ho Cheng-hui stated that Beijing's actions signal a growing dependence on gray-zone operations, as reported by The Taipei Times.

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JUST IN: China imposes sanctions on several American companies in retaliation for US restrictions on Chinese tech firms.@BRICSNews

Program GSP Matrade jana RM325.9 juta jualan eksport aeroangkasa

PETALING JAYA: Program Pencarian Global (GSP) anjuran Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia (Matrade) dengan kerjasama Korporat Industri Aeroangkasa Negara (NAICO) Malaysia meraih RM325.95 juta jualan eksport bagi syarikat aeroangkasa tempatan. Program sulung yang diadakan sempena Sidang Kemuncak MyAERO 2026 itu menghubungkan 10 pengeluar Malaysia dengan gergasi aeroangkasa global termasuk Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) ... Read more The post Program GSP Matrade jana RM325.9 juta jualan eksport aeroangkasa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

[Reportage] Decoding the ‘Hefei model’: Four pillars of China’s tech ascent

[Reportage] Decoding the ‘Hefei model’: Four pillars of China’s tech ascent

Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters

It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.

PBOC Unveils New Measures to Cement Hong Kong’s Yuan Hub Status

China’s central bank announced a slew of measures aimed at expanding an investment channel between Hong Kong’s financial market and the mainland, as well as enhancing the city’s role in promoting overseas use of the yuan.

Domestic prop trading firms face higher funding costs under RBI's new rules

New Reserve Bank of India lending rules increase funding costs for local proprietary traders. These changes require 100 collateral for bank guarantees, impacting domestic firms significantly. Foreign trading majors, however, can access cheaper overseas funding sources. This situation may allow foreign firms to capture a larger domestic market share. Domestic traders face a disadvantage compared to their well-capitalized international competitors.

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

EDB's expansion to 11 countries reframes Central Asia's place in global finance

Why Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun’s Absence From International Forums Is Making Headlines

Beijing's selective deployment of Defense Minister Dong Jun may reflect both the Xi leadership's military diplomacy and the continuing fallout from anti-corruption purges within the People's Liberation Army

U.S. official: China's new sanctions on U.S. firms show Chinese suppliers are 'unreliable'

WASHINGTON, June 22 (Yonhap) -- China's new sanctions on some American firms rea...

China responds to the blacklisting of major companies by adding 10 US firms to its export ban list

The repeated use of national security measures against hundreds of its major companies has been objected to by the Chinese as economic warfare, the suppression of its legitimate economic interests, and destabilizing to global supply chains. elevation , June 23, 2026

KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount

KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount

India and China are home to 2.9 billion people – and together they bought just 13 million PCs in Q1

PLUS: Indian telco ponders broadband satellites; Samsung goes all-in on OpenAI; Vietnam centrally plans ten tech giants; and more!

Will China Ever Be Held Accountable for COVID-19?

Will China Ever Be Held Accountable for COVID-19?

Pakistani Expert: China's GDI Delivers Tangible Path for Pakistan's Youth & $60B Export Goal

Pakistani Expert: China's GDI Delivers Tangible Path for Pakistan's Youth & $60B Export Goal

Egypt, Yemen central banks probe opening new horizons for co-operation

Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt Hassan Abdullah affirmed that strengthening co-operation between Arab central banks and financial institutions represents a key pillar for supporting regional financial stability and addressing shared economic challenges. He stressed that the exchange of expertise and successful experiences among Arab banking institutions contributes directly to building stronger institutional capacities [] The post Egypt, Yemen central banks probe opening new horizons for co-operation appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

China and the emergence of new connectivity networks

​​​​​​​TEHRAN - In recent decades, China’s rapid industrial and economic growth has gone far beyond simply increasing production or expanding trade. A more significant outcome has been the emergence of new connectivity networks in the global economic and political system. By connectivity networks, we refer to the complex web of trade routes, financial linkages, technological platforms, and infrastructure corridors that connect countries and shape patterns of global interaction. Over the past three decades, China’s economic rise has played a major role in building and strengthening such networks.

China's fiscal spending "will only increase" in future...

The overseas expansion of Chinese companies is driving renminbi internationalisation; asset quality of China's commercial banks remains under pressure due to property.

China slaps sanctions on 10 US companies in retaliation for blacklist of Chinese firms

China has slapped export controls on 10 United States companies involved in defence and rare earths mining. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said this in a statement on Monday. The ministry stressed that the sanction is in response to Washington’s blacklist of Chinese firms. This followed US President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, seeking to stabilise [] China slaps sanctions on 10 US companies in retaliation for blacklist of Chinese firms

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Is China’s Digital Yuan Becoming a Settlement Tool? The Geopolitics of Monetary Hedging

China’s digital yuan has spent years being judged by the wrong test. Most attention has focused on whether ordinary users would abandon Alipay or WeChat Pay for a state-backed wallet. The more consequential shift is now taking place deeper inside the financial system, where digital money meets bank balance sheets and cross-border settlement. From 1 [] The post Is China’s Digital Yuan Becoming a Settlement Tool? The Geopolitics of Monetary Hedging appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Beijing strikes back: China sanctions 56 U.S. firms in retaliation for Pentagon blacklist

(NaturalNews) Beijing imposed severe sanctions on 56 American defense and tech companies in response to Washington expanding its military blacklist to include 6...

Anthropic targets loopholes used by Chinese firms to access Claude, FT reports

Anthropic targets loopholes used by Chinese firms to access Claude, FT reports

South Korea unveils $1tn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

China imposes fresh sanctions on 56 US firms

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – China has imposed fresh export restrictions on 56 US companies, including rare earth producers and defense-related firms, retaliating against Washington's recent decision to blacklist several major Chinese firms.