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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

β€˜We couldn’t reach them’: Chinese firms’ Iran business in limbo after strikes

Chinese exporters are uncertain about their business with Iran due to recent US and Israeli military strikes, resulting in halted shipments and unresponsive clients.

Mar 3 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations

Chinese tech firms, including Baidu, WeRide, and Meituan, are halting operations or adopting remote work policies in the Middle East due to escalating security risks from the Iran war.

Mar 2 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts

Analysts predict that Chinese firms are set to gain significant profits from the global shift towards clean energy infrastructure investment.

Mar 1 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Hong Kong-listed Chinese drug firms set to turn corner on rising sales, licensing deals

Hong Kong-listed Chinese pharmaceutical companies are expected to experience profit growth driven by increased sales of innovative drugs and favorable licensing agreements despite existing pricing challenges.

Mar 1 β€’ 04:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

The rail ahead: as high-speed lines saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Chinese high-speed railway firms are looking to expand their operations into Eurasia as the domestic market reaches saturation, with various international projects on the horizon.

Feb 21 β€’ 08:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

How Chinese artificial intelligence put a new spin on Winter Olympics action

Chinese technology firms have showcased advanced AI tools during the Winter Olympics, enhancing viewer experience with innovative replays.

Feb 20 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Two more VLCCs for Pantheon Tanker

Pantheon Tanker, part of Anna Angelicoussis' group, is rapidly expanding its shipbuilding program by ordering new Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from Chinese firms.

Feb 19 β€’ 05:37 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU With Chinese Firms to Advance Nigeria's Gas Infrastructure

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese firms to enhance Nigeria's gas infrastructure through collaborative efforts across the natural gas value chain.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:18 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Trump studies with American auto executives the possible entry of Chinese manufacturers into the country

Trump is considering a framework for allowing Chinese car manufacturers to enter the U.S. market, involving joint ventures with American firms.

Feb 14 β€’ 15:08 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing

The Pentagon initially added several Chinese firms to a military list but later withdrew the filing, signaling mixed messages from the U.S. government ahead of a summit between Trump and Xi.

Feb 13 β€’ 16:36 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese healthcare firms expand overseas to support growing expat community

Chinese healthcare companies are expanding internationally to cater to the needs of their expatriate communities in regions like the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Feb 11 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Stung by Trump’s policies, German multinationals cautiously pivot towards China

German firms are increasingly investing in China due to diminished confidence in the US stemming from Trump's policies, despite facing challenges in the Chinese market.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:22 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic three companies' global electric vehicle battery usage market share falls by 3.3%

The market share of South Korea's three major battery firmsβ€”LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDIβ€”declined by 3.3% despite a global increase in electric vehicle battery usage, largely due to the growing dominance of Chinese competitors.

Feb 4 β€’ 09:35 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Chinese AI firms defend safety practices, push back on Western criticism

Chinese AI companies assert their safety protocols and argue that their approaches should be understood within their cultural context, attempting to counter Western critiques as they close the competitive gap with U.S. firms.

Feb 4 β€’ 04:01 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Funding surge powers Chinese robotics firms as focus shifts to humanoid β€˜brains’

Chinese robotics companies are experiencing a funding surge, particularly in developing humanoid intelligence systems supported by state-backed funds and major tech firms.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

New rules of expansion: Chinese firms urged to β€˜go local’ as they chase sales abroad

Chinese firms are encouraged by industry leaders to adapt to local markets abroad as they seek international sales opportunities.

Feb 1 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

"They are afraid of reputational risk": the great caution of Western companies in the face of the rise of Chinese AI

Western companies are exercising caution regarding the rise of Chinese AI, driven by concerns about reputational risk, as firms like DeepSeek and Alibaba capture significant market shares.

Jan 16 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Chinese firms to incur higher costs for deploying advanced AI chips from US: analysts

Chinese companies will face increased expenses due to a new 25 percent tariff on advanced AI chips imported from the US, according to analysts.

Jan 15 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

China bans several American and Israeli security software

The Chinese government has instructed local companies to stop using security software developed by American or Israeli firms, affecting over 12 companies including VMware and Palo Alto Networks, leading to a significant drop in their stock prices.

Jan 14 β€’ 12:13 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

The US has played its hand in Latin America. Will China’s firms there cash out?

Chinese entrepreneurs in Latin America remain cautiously committed despite recent political turmoil following the abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 12 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
World

Trade in oil from Venezuela is starting. Traders entice India and China

The article discusses Venezuela's oil export strategies, particularly how firms Vitol and Trafigura plan to engage Indian and Chinese markets, the intentions of Indian refineries, and the impact of renewed Venezuelan oil exports on the global energy market.

Jan 12 β€’ 16:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Chinese firms outpace US rivals in 2025 humanoid robot shipments, as AgiBot takes lead

In 2025, Chinese companies, led by Shanghai-based AgiBot, dominated the global humanoid robot market, capturing nearly 38% of the shipments and surpassing major American firms.

Jan 9 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
World

India planning to remove restrictions on Chinese firms

India is set to lift restrictions that have prevented Chinese firms from bidding on government contracts, which were put in place following a border clash in 2020.

Jan 8 β€’ 12:53 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

Mainland Chinese medicine firms tap Hong Kong capital to fuel global expansion

Mainland Chinese medicine companies are seeking to raise capital through initial public offerings in Hong Kong to support their international growth strategies.

Jan 8 β€’ 10:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ South China Morning Post
World

China, South Korea sign US$44 million in trade deals after years of friction

China and South Korea have signed US$44 million in trade agreements, marking an effort to mend ties after years of strained relations, with participation from major Chinese tech firms and provincial representatives.

Jan 7 β€’ 03:00 UTC

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