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Finance & Economics

China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Steady

Last Friday, December 20, the People’s Bank of China decided to keep its main benchmark lending rates at the same level, as the Asian country is currently facing the challenge of bolstering economic growth while backstopping the weakening yuan.

Science & Technology

China’s GenAI Sector Sees More Funding

The Chinese generative artificial intelligence sector received more funding this year, but at the same time recorded a decrease in the number of deals.

Science & Technology

China’s Integrated Circuit Output Slows

In China, integrated circuit (IC) output in November showed an increase of 8.7% year-on-year.

Science & Technology

China Seeks to Dominate in AI

China is currently striving to become the dominant player in the global artificial intelligence industry, and according to media reports, citing insiders and experts, Beijing’s corresponding efforts may eventually prove successful, since AI models developed in the Asian country already demonstrate a high level of efficiency and have significant competitiveness.

News

China’s Weak Consumption Puts Pressure on Economy

Last month, industrial output growth accelerated in China, but at the same time, retail sales in this Asian country turned out to be disappointing, amid which calls for Beijing to strengthen measures to stimulate consumer activity increased.

News

China Stresses Plans to Boost Economic Growth

China has confirmed the recent shift in its policy and stressed plans to accelerate economic growth, which is currently facing a clear lack of upward momentum in this Asian country.

News

China’s Monetary Shift Signals Economic Issues

Earlier this week, China’s top leadership surprised the market by signaling a shift in monetary policy stance after 14 years, which is unequivocal evidence that the economic problems faced by this Asian country are significant and require certain actions to ensure that the current situation does not gradually transform into a catastrophic crisis.

Finance & Economics

China Prepares for New Trade Tensions With US

Recently, the condition of relations between China and the United States has been on a trajectory of consistent deterioration, being a kind of process containing the risk of crossing the point of no return, beyond which the fundamental degradation of cooperation practices begins, and the future in this case does not have bright colors of […]

Finance & Economics

MEI Forecasts 3.2% Global GDP Growth in 2025 Fuled by Shifts in Monetary and Fiscal Policies

The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) predicts a global GDP growth of 3.2% in 2025, driven by robust U.S., Indian, and GCC economies, with moderate growth in Europe and Latin America.

Finance & Economics

China Consumer Inflation Drops to Five-Month Low

In China, November consumer inflation was recorded at a level that is a five-month low.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Jack Ma Envisions AI Shaping Ant Group’s Future Through Innovation and Efficiency

Chinese billionaire and the co-founder of industry-leading Ant Group, Jack Ma, expressed his opinion about the significant opportunities artificial intelligence (AI) can offer to the fintech giant.

News

China Opens Probe Into Nvidia

Chinese state media reported that Beijing has launched an antitrust investigation against Nvidia, the world’s largest and most popular developer of graphics processing units, which are necessary for training and ensuring the process of subsequent operation of artificial intelligence systems.

Finance & Economics

Chinese Regulators Urge Global Banks to Facilitate Offshore IPO Listings

Chinese regulators, including the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), have reportedly requested top global banks to expedite offshore listings for Chinese companies in Hong Kong in an effort to boost overseas fundraising and revive the economy.

News

China Bans Export of Key Minerals to US

China has banned the export to the United States of items related to the minerals gallium, germanium, and antimony, which can be used for military purposes.

Science & Technology

US Imposes New Restrictions China’s Chips

The United States on Monday, December 2, launched the third restrictive measures against China’s semiconductor industry in the last three years, reducing the scope of export opportunities to this Asian country.

Finance & Economics

Foreign Investments in China Demonstrate Decline

Analysts say that the outlook for the growth of foreign direct investment in China is facing a new challenge amid the return of Donald Trump, who won the United States presidential election last month, to the White House.