Reading Time : 2 minutesTikTok’s U.S. operations have shifted to a majority American ownership structure, but questions linger about data control, algorithm influence, and lingering ties to China. Users and lawmakers are closely watching how this deal will reshape content, privacy, and the app’s role in U.S. tech policy.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBYD’s quiet launch of trial production at its new Hungary plant raises sharp questions about the future of Europe’s car industry. By building inside the EU, the Chinese EV giant neatly sidesteps rising tariffs while locking in local jobs and capacity. Is this just smart strategy, or the first step in a deeper realignment of global auto power?
Reading Time : 2 minutesStarmer meets Xi in Beijing to reset ties via border pact and trade push, amid human rights outcry and Western charm offensive against Trump tariffs. Is it pragmatic diplomacy or moral compromise
Reading Time : 2 minutesTaiwan merges four state asset firms into a $12B powerhouse to challenge Asia’s wealth giants. Is this diversification masterstroke or risky consolidation? Unpacking the motives and hurdles ahead
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s Unitree shipped 5,500+ humanoid robots in 2025, crushing US rivals at ~150 units each. With 80% global dominance, Beijing’s factories surge ahead while America lags. Explosive growth looms—will the West wake up before it’s too late?
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s renewable expansion dwarfs every other economy, combining industrial scale, state planning and manufacturing dominance. While coal remains present, clean energy is now reshaping actual power output. Compared with slower, fragmented Western models and early-stage Gulf efforts, China is not experimenting. It is executing, imperfectly but decisively.
Reading Time : 2 minutesJoyful news! Canada and China reignite their strategic partnership after nine years, slashing tariffs and inking deals in energy and agriculture. Amid global shifts, PM Carney and President Xi herald a brighter era of prosperity and stability for all.
Reading Time : 2 minutesWeRide surges globally with robotaxis in 11 countries, leading in Middle East & Singapore. Revenue soars 837%, fleet to triple by 2026—revolutionizing urban travel!
Reading Time : 2 minutesZootopia 2 exploded onto China’s box office with joy, speed, and record-breaking numbers. In just days, it became the film’s biggest global market, delighting audiences and filling theaters nationwide. Beyond ticket sales, the sequel ignited merchandise buzz and cultural excitement, proving once again that great animation, when released at the right moment, can truly unite audiences worldwide.
Reading Time : 2 minutesMoore Threads has unveiled Huagang, a new GPU architecture aimed at unifying gaming and AI workloads under a single platform. Promising major gains in graphics performance, ray tracing, and compute efficiency, Huagang reflects the company’s ambition to compete in both consumer and data-center markets while strengthening a domestic GPU ecosystem.
Reading Time : 3 minutesChina has achieved a historic milestone by developing a working prototype of extreme ultraviolet lithography technology, challenging the global monopoly on advanced chipmaking. This monumental feat of engineering, driven by a massive mobilization of talent and resources, marks a shift toward technological independence. With a bold 2028 target for chip production, this breakthrough signals a more vibrant and competitive future.
Reading Time : 2 minutesOnline chatter has made Japan’s interest rate move sound alarming, but the reality is calmer. The policy shift reflects a gradual return to normal conditions after decades of extremes. Markets may adjust and wobble briefly, yet institutions are prepared. This is evolution, not collapse, and everyday economic life is unlikely to change dramatically for households, businesses, and global investors worldwide.
Reading Time : 2 minutesChina’s home prices have fallen for 29 straight months, underscoring a prolonged housing slump. Oversupply, weak demand, and fading confidence continue to pressure both new and resale markets. While policymakers aim to stabilize conditions, the era of property-led growth appears over, reshaping household wealth, consumption, and China’s broader economic trajectory.
Reading Time : 2 minutesTencent’s flagship AI brand “Hunyuan” has been renamed to HY to sharpen global appeal without changing the underlying technology. The rebrand accompanies the launch of HY 2.0 models with advanced multimodal capabilities and broader integration across cloud and applications. This move aims to simplify the identity of a powerful generative AI suite as Tencent competes globally.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAlibaba’s new Qwen Consumer Business Group, led by Wu Jia, accelerates AI adoption through products like the Qwen app and Quark search. Launched in November 2025, it aims for an AI super app integrating with e-commerce. Emphasizing open-source, it competes with Baidu and Tencent, signaling a shift to seamless consumer AI experiences.
