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Trump reportedly discussing crackdown on Chinese drugs

The Trump administration is considering implementing severe restrictions on drugs from China, including Chinese-invented experimental treatments, The New York Times reported this morning.

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Mexico set to impose sweeping tariffs on China

The Mexican government is planning a major increase in import tariffs on Chinese cars, steel, and textiles. The jump could rise to 50% among 1,371 categories. Tariffs will increase from the current 15-20% to 50% for Chinese cars and autoparts. While steel, textiles, footwear and more will see new or increased tariffs ranging from 10%

11 September 2025

Huawei and Xiaomi lead China’s rapid semiconductor advance, challenging U.S. tech dominance

Chips have become today’s most critical resource—without them, everything from cars to smartphones grinds to a halt. Now, led by Huawei and Xiaomi, China’s semiconductor push is no longer just about catching up with the West but about challenging the very balance of global tech power. Huawei and Xiaomi: The Unexpected Architects of China’s Chip

11 September 2025

Chinese Giants Exit Hong Kong Stablecoin License Race

Chinese internet giants, state-owned enterprises and financial institutions operating in Hong Kong may face restrictions on stablecoin and crypto activities. According to a Thursday report by local news outlet Caixin, mainland Chinese firms operating in Hong Kong may be forced to withdraw from cryptocurrency-related activities. The Hong Kong branches of several state-owned enterprises and Chinese

11 September 2025

Why does Nepal’s crisis matter to South Asia – and the world? | Politics News

Islamabad, Pakistan – On Sunday, Nepal’s then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli mocked youth protesters, who were planning a major agitation the following day in the capital, Kathmandu, against corruption and nepotism. By calling themselves the “Gen Z”, the protesters seemed to believe they could demand whatever they wanted, he said. Recommended Stories list of 4

11 September 2025

China’s Open Data Centre Committee hosted its annual conference in Beijing this week. Photo: Ben Jiang

China eyes nationwide AI computing network as tech race with US heats up

China is making progress in unifying the country’s scattered data centres into a nationwide computing network to drive artificial intelligence applications, according to the data centre builders. China’s Open Data Centre Committee (ODCC), an organisation representing the country’s key AI infrastructure investors such as Alibaba Group Holding and China Telecom, hosted a three-day conference this

11 September 2025

Mexico, under US pressure, mulls 50% tariff on Chinese cars

Several auto giants, including Japan’s Toyota, have factories in Mexico (Guillermo Arias) Mexico, under pressure not to serve as a back door for Chinese goods entering the United States, has proposed a 50 percent duty on car imports from the Asian giant — up from 15-20 percent. The initiative, contained in a bill submitted by

11 September 2025

U.S.’ Burgum: Reducing Russian gas sales stops funding for Moscow’s war

Trump asking EU to slap 100% tariffs on India and China raises eyebrows

TU.S. President Donald Trump and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen shake hands as they announce a US-EU trade deal after a meeting at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Reports that U.S. President Donald Trump asked the

11 September 2025

According to Bhadrakumar, the most surprising development is India's quiet overture toward opening up economic ties with China.(AFP)

India quietly resetting trade strategy, China could step in: Ex-diplomat on US tariff shock

As trade tensions simmer between New Delhi and Washington over tariff negotiations, a former Indian diplomat suggested that India seems to be quietly recalibrating its economic strategy and China may soon play a larger role in it. According to Bhadrakumar, the most surprising development is India’s quiet overture toward opening up economic ties with China.(AFP)

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