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Xiaomi Seeks Incentives Amidst India's Clampdown on Chinese Firms
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German Chemical Giant BASF to Exit Xinjiang Ventures Amid Human Rights Abuse Allegations
"BASF, the German chemical conglomerate, announced its decision to divest from two joint ventures in Xinjiang, China, amidst rising concerns over alleged human rights abuses linked to its local partner, Xinjiang Markor Chemical Industry Co. -
Hackers From China, Iran and Russia Use ChatGPT to Boost Cyberattacks, Microsoft and OpenAI Warn
"Microsoft and OpenAI have disclosed how nation-state-backed hacking groups from Russia, North Korea, Iran, and China are harnessing the power of advanced AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to fortify their cyber-attack strategies.
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China Meets 5% Growth Target on Export Surge but Property Crash and Weak Consumption Persist
China's economy expanded 5.0% in 2025, meeting Beijing's official growth target by leaning heavily on exports and capturing a record share of global goods demand, even as weak household spending and a deep property downturn continued to chill the domestic economy. The strategy helped cushion the impact of U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump, but economists warn it is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. 
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China Weighs Caps on Nvidia H200 Imports as Beijing Seeks to Steer AI Growth Toward Domestic Chips
China is preparing to impose new limits on the purchase of advanced artificial-intelligence chips from overseas suppliers, a move that could reshape demand for products from NVIDIA and redefine how Chinese technology firms access cutting-edge computing power. The discussions follow Washington's recent decision to allow sales of Nvidia's H200 AI processors to China, reopening a supply channel that Beijing now appears intent on tightly managing. 
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China’s Trade Surplus Hits $1.2 Trillion as U.S. Shipments Fall 20% Under Trump Tariffs
China closed 2025 with a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion, powered by stronger-than-expected exports to non-U.S. markets even as shipments to the United States plunged under renewed tariff pressure from United States President Donald Trump. -
China Cuts Rare Earth Exports to Japan After Taiwan Remarks, Escalating Supply-Chain Tensions
China has imposed sweeping export restrictions on rare earth elements and other sensitive technologies destined for Japan, escalating a diplomatic dispute over Taiwan into a supply-chain confrontation with potential global repercussions. The move, announced by China's Ministry of Commerce, takes effect immediately and targets goods that could be used for military purposes, sharply raising pressure on Tokyo amid already strained relations. 
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China Launches Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan as $11.1 Billion U.S. Arms Deal Fuels Regional Tensions
China has launched large-scale live-fire military exercises encircling Taiwan, deploying warships, aircraft and missile forces in a show of force that Beijing says is aimed at deterring separatism and foreign interference. The drills, known as "Justice Mission 2025," come days after the United States approved an $11.1 billion arms package for Taipei and have intensified concerns among regional governments about the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. 
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China Imposes Up to 42.7% Tariffs on EU Dairy, Escalating Trade Clash Over EVs
China said it will impose tariffs of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union, escalating a trade dispute that has widened since Brussels moved to penalize Chinese electric vehicle exports last year. The duties, announced Monday by China's Ministry of Commerce, are scheduled to take effect on Dec. 23 and apply to a broad range of European milk and cheese products, including protected-origin varieties such as Roquefort and gorgonzola. 
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Jimmy Lai Convicted Under Hong Kong Security Law, Putting $1.2 Billion Fortune at Risk of Forfeiture
The conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai under the city's sweeping national security law has intensified global attention not only on his political fate but also on the future of a fortune once estimated at $1.2 billion. The ruling by Hong Kong's High Court on Monday leaves Lai, 78, facing the possibility of life imprisonment and raises the likelihood that assets frozen since his arrest could now be permanently confiscated. 
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China’s Trade Surplus Tops $1.08 Trillion as Exports Rise 5.9% Despite U.S. Shipments Plunging 29%
China's exports rebounded sharply in November, rising 5.9% year-over-year to $330.3 billion and pushing the country's trade surplus above $1 trillion for the first time, even as shipments to the United States plunged nearly 29%, according to customs data released Monday. The figures underscore Beijing's growing reliance on diversified export markets as U.S. demand continues to weaken. -
China and Japan Clash Over Radar Targeting as Carrier Drills Spark New Tensions
Japan and China entered one of their most tense exchanges of the year after Japan's Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighters in response to two radar-lock incidents involving Chinese J-15 aircraft southeast of Okinawa, according to reports from Japan Today and The Japan Times. The confrontation unfolded as China's carrier Liaoning conducted expansive air and helicopter operations in the Pacific, placing Japanese and Chinese forces in close proximity near contested airspace. 
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Beijing Rejects Takaichi’s Clarification, Says Japan ‘Absolutely Does Not Accept This’ on Taiwan Remarks
Tensions between China and Japan have intensified after Beijing rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's latest clarification regarding her earlier comments on Taiwan, insisting that Tokyo must fully retract what it calls "erroneous remarks." The exchange has added strain to a relationship already challenged by regional security concerns and the competing strategic interests of two major Asian powers. 
