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BUSINESSAug 13Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US: ReutersFord plans to relocate the production of certain Lincoln models from China to the United States, according to Reuters.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 13China’s YMTC breaks into global top 3 flash-memory suppliers for first timeYangtze Memory Technologies Corp (YMTC) has broken into the world’s top three NAND flash memory suppliers by volume for the first time, marking a milestone for China’s semiconductor ambitions as it strives to narrow the revenue gap with global rivals in high-value data-centre storage. The Wuhan-based chipmaker captured 14 per cent of global NAND bit shipments – a measure of total storage capacity shipped rather than total chip units – in the second quarter, narrowly overtaking Japan’s Kioxia,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 13The Next Global Economic Crisis Could Be Made in ChinaHow overcapacity ends.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSAug 13With Hollywood struggling in China , can the Odyssey draw a crowd ? The article examines Hollywood's struggles in the Chinese market and speculates if 'the Odyssey' can attract an audience there. This discusses challenges within the entertainment industry's international market performance.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 13With Hollywood struggling in China , can the Odyssey draw a crowd ? Hollywood is reportedly facing difficulties in the Chinese market, raising questions about a specific film's potential success there. This discusses trends in the global film industry and market challenges.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 13Fubon Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary opens first mainland China branch in ShenzhenFubon Bank (Hong Kong) has opened its first branch outside its home market, moving into mainland China to tap surging cross-border business opportunities as competition among foreign lenders in the Greater Bay Area intensifies. The branch, located in Shenzhen’s Qianhai financial zone, would initially focus on corporate banking, offering tailored cross-border financing to technology firms and enterprises seeking international expansion, the lender said in an announcement on Tuesday. The move...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Can Berkshire Hathaway without Warren Buffett remain a ‘north star’ for China’s investors?For decades, thousands of Chinese investors made pilgrimages each spring to Omaha, in the central US state of Nebraska, treating Warren Buffett’s shareholder meetings for investment firm Berkshire Hathaway less as corporate briefings than as audiences with an oracle. Buffett’s retirement as CEO, effective January 1, ended a 60-year run at the helm of the global conglomerate. Though he remains chairman, he was succeeded as chief executive by Greg Abel, who joined Berkshire in 1999 and had run its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Fearing deflated China demand, US soybean growers pivot to new buyers and biofuelUS soybean growers are “adapting” to a steep decline in China-bound exports by selling to third countries and the American biofuel sector, compensating enough to cause only a small drop in production, according to a top trade association’s chief economist. In November, Beijing committed to buy at least 25 million tonnes of American soybeans annually through 2028, as part of an agreement reached after China stopped the purchases during US President Donald Trump’s trade war in early 2025. But just...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Why China’s traders, e-commerce merchants feel boxed in by new EU packaging rulesWhile rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to dominate headlines, Chinese exporters face a far more immediate and concrete threat: the boxes, wraps, and plastic bags protecting their goods. On Wednesday, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across the bloc. Replacing a 1994 directive, the regulation sets requirements for every piece of packaging placed on the EU market, covering chemical restrictions, recyclability,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Economic Watch : China - ASEAN trade ties deepen as supply chains , connectivity strengthen - XinhuaTrade relations between China and ASEAN are deepening, marked by strengthening supply chains and enhanced connectivity. This indicates growing economic cooperation between the regions.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 12China’s EV sales slide again amid fading incentives, weak demand and persistent price warDeliveries of electric vehicles (EVs) in China fell 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, extending their decline to a seventh consecutive month as fading government incentives and weaker consumer demand weighed on the market. Domestic sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last month also fell 5.8 per cent from June, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). “A bleak market outlook is likely to affect most small [EV] companies, as some of them will be...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Asian stocks trade mixed amid Iran deal uncertainty; tech rally boosts KOSPI and ChinaAsian stock markets are trading mixed, influenced by uncertainty regarding an Iran deal, while technology stocks are performing strongly in KOSPI and China. This reflects the interplay of geopolitical events and sector-specific trends on global financial markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Align wins China patent ruling against AngelalignAlign Technology has won a patent ruling in China against Angelalign. This outcome impacts intellectual property rights and competitive dynamics within the industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Manus to return as independent firm after China forces Meta unwind of $2B dealManus will reportedly return as an independent firm after China compelled Meta to unwind a $2 billion deal. This indicates a significant business transaction being reversed due to external pressure.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12China’s quant funds have an edge on foreign rivals, even as Beijing curbs trading speedChina’s quantitative funds have built trading strategies so closely tailored to the mainland market that foreign rivals cannot replicate them, even as a regulatory clampdown on trading speed reshapes the industry, according to a prominent economist. “If a top US quant team goes to Japan or India, they can beat virtually all the native quants,” Xia Chun, founder and chief economist at Chinese financial research firm Wiselink Group and former finance professor at the University of Hong Kong, told...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12China’s great jobs squeezeAs construction slumps and manufacturing automates, 53mn Chinese now work for low wages in food delivery and ride-hailingFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 12China clean technology dominance reshapes global net zero transition | Opinion | Eco - BusinessChina's dominance in clean technology is significantly influencing the global transition to net-zero emissions. This trend is reshaping international efforts toward environmental sustainability and economic markets.eco-business.com · China
BUSINESSAug 12Feature : How China indoor ski boom is carving out a new summer economy - XinhuaA Xinhua feature explores how China's booming indoor ski industry is creating a new summer economy. This highlights a unique economic development and leisure trend in the country.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 12Why does SK Hynix want to sell its chip facility in southwest China?South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix’s potential deal to offload a packaging plant in southwest China is part of a strategic pivot towards higher-margin artificial intelligence (AI) memory products, according to analysts. But a sale might not be straightforward, as the memory chip giant would need to navigate valuation hurdles and a volatile chip cycle, they cautioned. SK Hynix said on Monday it was “looking into various solutions to enhance the competitiveness of its packaging business”, after...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12EVs dominate China’s car market: 5 takeaways from the country's latest auto sales dataThe China Passenger Car Association released data Tuesday showing penetration of new energy vehicles rose in July. Tesla's Model Y remained popular.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 11Why Jensen Huang’s $500 billion AI financing plan faces a big risk from ChinaNvidia CEO Jensen Huang is pitching GPUs as long-term collateral to unlock $500 billion in funding. The question is how fast will his chips depreciate?CNBC
BUSINESSAug 11Foreign financial institutions bullish on China hard - tech growth momentumForeign financial institutions are expressing optimism about the growth momentum in China's hard-tech sector. This indicates positive international investor sentiment towards a specific area of the Chinese economy.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSAug 11Manus to return as independent company after China forced Meta to unwind $2 billion dealLast December, Meta said it planned to acquire Manus for $2 billion, its latest effort to shore up its AI strategy.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 11China New Politburo Strategy Is Forgoing Household ConsumptionChina's new Politburo strategy reportedly involves foregoing household consumption as a primary focus. This indicates a significant shift in the nation's economic approach, potentially impacting global markets and trade.foreignpolicy.com · United States