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Roomba maker’s sale to Chinese manufacturer approved by US bankruptcy judge
Amazon.com tried to buy iRobot for US$1.4 billion in 2023 but the deal fell through The company filed for bankruptcy in December after…
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UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in London
Becky MortonPolitical reporter The UK has approved China's plans for a huge new embassy in central London, despite opponents warning it…
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Private Chinese wealth fuels Singapore office market as vacancies drop: JLL
Private Chinese capital is still actively pursuing opportunities in Singapore, even as institutional Chinese capital recedes The prime…
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Canada cuts tariff on Chinese EVs in exchange for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian…
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K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie
2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and…
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US asks allies to step up measures on Chinese minerals
America has been pressing some European Union member states to sign bilateral memorandums of understanding The US will convene dozens of…
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Why “becoming Chinese” is taking over social media
“I see a bunch of Americans drinking hot water with lemon and honey, eating congee, drinking hot pot, drinking more soup, eating Chinese…
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EXCLUSIVE: Fendi Rides on Bag Charms Craze for Chinese New Year
Fendi’s playful spirit comes alive this year in its bag charms with the launch of its Year of the Horse campaign, featuring its beloved…
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‘Are you dead?’ Chinese app for single living goes viral
An app called “Are you dead” targeted at people living alone has gone viral in China, with surging downloads and widespread commentary on…
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E.U. sets new conditions for Chinese EV imports to resolve dispute
China and the European Union said Monday they have agreed on steps toward resolving their dispute over the bloc’s imports of Chinese-made…
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CES showed me why Chinese tech companies feel so optimistic
CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, is the world’s biggest tech show, where companies launch new gadgets and announce new developments,…
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Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in 2025
The industry’s global sales more than quintupled from 2024, according to Omdia’s figures HUMANOID robot makers in China accounted for the…
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Grab, Chinese automaker GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across South-east Asia
It will involve the introduction of three of the Chinese player’s models – Aion Y, Aion ES, and Aion V – across the region Ride-hailing…
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Chinese teahouse chain Chagee is said to explore Hong Kong listing
Chinese tea chain Chagee Holdings is considering a listing in Hong Kong, according to sources familiar with the matter, joining a rush of…
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Chinese tech firms rise in Hong Kong debut as US-China tech race heats up
The trio’s performance will help gauge whether Hong Kong can extend last year’s IPO resurgence Three Chinese technology firms debuted…
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Chinese AI server leader xFusion hires investment bank in first step towards listing
The Chinese authorities have fast-tracked IPOs in the AI and chipmaking sectors due to US’ curbs on high-tech exports China’s leading…
Fashion
Chinese refiners expected to replace Venezuelan oil with Iranian crude
Analysts say the Venezuela drama hits ‘teapots’ the hardest, and do not foresee them bidding up for unsanctioned barrels Chinese…
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Chinese firms make strong Hong Kong debuts, capping bumper listings year
With more than 300 companies filing for IPOs, the momentum is set to carry into 2026 [SINGAPORE/HONG KONG] Several Chinese companies that…
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Chinese stocks on track for best year since 2017 as rally widens
The MSCI China Materials Index has gained around 108% this year, on track for its strongest year since 2003 Chinese stocks look set for…
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Mistrial declared in Chinese influence case in New York
A federal judge in New York declared a mistrial in the case of a former aide to two governors who is charged with acting as an…
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Chinese airlines see hopes dim for profit return with Japan spat
China’s “Big Three” have racked up combined losses of 206.4 billion yuan (S$37.7 billion) from 2020 to 2024 THE standoff between China and…
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Sen. Schmitt proposes bill to shield Americans from sham Chinese court rulings
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt is proposing what appears to be first-of-its-kind legislation to prevent China from enforcing politically…
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Chinese AI firm MiniMax to launch Hong Kong IPO in early January
The firm develops multimodal AI models which can process text, audio, images, video and music Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm…
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Chinese chipmakers race to IPO after back-to-back listings surge
Chinese chipmakers are rushing to the initial public offering (IPO) market, raising funds that are key to the nation’s goal of…