Tag: #china

China Pledges Over 1 Trillion Yuan in Cheap Credit, Cuts Rates on Targeted Lending Tools

PBOC cuts rates on structural lending tools and expands quotas, adding a 1 trillion yuan line for private firms while holding benchmark policy rates steady.

#china, #pboc, #interestrates, #credit, #yuan

China Posts Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus in 2025 as Exports Surge and Imports Stall

China reported a record $1.19 trillion goods trade surplus in 2025, driven by booming EV and solar exports as weak domestic demand kept imports flat.

#china, #trade, #exports, #evs, #imf

China’s EAST Tokamak Pushes Past Greenwald Density Limit in ‘Density-Free’ Fusion Regime

Researchers running China’s EAST tokamak report stable plasmas up to 65% above the Greenwald density limit, hinting at new operating space for ITER-like reactors.

#fusion, #tokamak, #china, #iter, #plasma

China Opens Review of Meta’s Planned Manus AI Acquisition, Testing Reach of Export Controls

Beijing is probing whether Meta’s $2B–$3B deal for Singapore-based Manus improperly exported AI tech from China, raising risks for cross-border AI M&A.

#china, #meta, #ai, #exportcontrols, #mergers

China Quietly Ties New Chip Fabs to 50% Domestic Equipment, Pressuring Global Toolmakers

China is quietly requiring new chip fabs and expansions to use at least 50% domestically made tools, threatening foreign suppliers as export controls tighten.

#china, #semiconductors, #chipmaking, #exportcontrols, #industrialpolicy

DeepSeek Paper Proposes ‘Manifold’ Fix to Stabilize Giant AI Models

A DeepSeek preprint outlines manifold-constrained hyper-connections to prevent training blowups in huge models, boosting reasoning with ~6.7% extra compute.

#ai, #deepseek, #machinelearning, #transformers, #china

OnePlus Teases Turbo 6 Lineup With 9,000 mAh Battery Ahead of Jan. 8 China Launch

OnePlus previews Turbo 6 and 6V gaming phones for China, touting a massive 9,000 mAh battery, up to 165 Hz display and rugged IP69K ratings.

#oneplus, #smartphones, #gamingphones, #battery, #china

“Zootopia 2” Becomes Disney Animation’s Highest-Grossing Film, Powered by China Box Office

Disney says “Zootopia 2” has earned $1.46B worldwide, topping “Frozen 2” to become the studio’s biggest-ever hit, with China driving much of the haul.

#disney, #boxoffice, #animation, #china, #zootopia2

China Faces Economic Stagnation Amid Property Crisis and Global Trade Tensions

China's economy stagnates in Nov 2025 as property crisis deepens and trade tensions rise, hinting at needed structural reforms.

#china, #economy, #propertycrisis, #globaltrade, #reforms

IMF Urges China to Shift from Export-Led Economy to Domestic Consumption

IMF urges China to reform economy towards consumption-led growth, amidst record trade surpluses and global trade tensions.

#IMF, #China, #economy, #trade

Global Debt Reaches Record $345.7 Trillion, Fueled by Developed Markets

Global debt hits $345.7 trillion, driven by U.S. and China borrowing, as Supreme Court weighs in on tariff legality.

#globaldebt, #economy, #usa, #china, #iif

Macron's China Visit Strengthens Ties with Bilateral Agreements

Macron's China visit fosters 12 agreements in aerospace, AI, and more, addressing global challenges including the Ukraine conflict.

#macron, #xi, #france, #china, #diplomacy, #trade

U.S. Congress Mandates Pentagon to End Dependency on Chinese Display Tech by 2030

New NDAA provision demands Pentagon eliminate foreign display tech reliance by 2030, ensuring national security.

#congress, #nationaldefense, #china, #technology, #security

China Surpasses $1 Trillion Trade Surplus Amid Decline in U.S. Exports

China achieves a historic $1.08 trillion trade surplus by diversifying exports, offsetting U.S. market declines.

#china, #trade, #exports, #economy, #global

China's Politburo Announces New Economic Policies for 2026 Amidst Ongoing Challenges

China's Politburo plans proactive fiscal policies for 2026 to boost demand and sustain 5% GDP growth amid real estate and consumer challenges.

#china, #politburo, #economicgrowth, #fiscalpolicy, #realestate