China’s August Export Surge Masks Deep Domestic Cracks

Reading Time : 3 minutesThe headline numbers tell one story, but the undercurrents reveal a different one. Strong exports are masking deep domestic fragility, and the trade surplus keeps widening into territory that invites retaliation. With a Trump-Xi summit approaching and tariff cuts on the table, the stakes are rising fast.

BYD’s Humanoid Robot Debut Meets a New US Import Ban

Reading Time : 2 minutesBYD’s August robot debut lands as the US bans new Chinese humanoid imports, tightening the tech cold war. Designed for showrooms, Xiaodi aims to greet customers and demo cars, not storm factories. The move signals a wider pivot from EVs to embodied AI, even as Washington builds a wall around its AI supply chain. What began as a product reveal is now a geopolitical flashpoint.