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Last updated: 2025-07-20

Airports Closed in Hong Kong Due to Typhoon

All flights at airports in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Macau were suspended on Sunday as a typhoon moved along China’s southern coastline. Authorities is...

China orders banks to pour billions into dying property market

This is getting insane. China is telling its banks to throw $85 billion at the property sector because all these developers are broke, and now they're...

Byd 5 minute ev battery and 4000 fast chargers in china

Anyone else seen the claims about BYD's new electric car battery? They're saying you can get 320 miles of range with just a 5-minute charge. That soun...

Record Number of Tourists Visit Japan in First Half of the Year

Japan welcomed 21.5 million international visitors during the first six months of this year, according to data released by the Japan National Tourism ...

Nasdaq Index Closes at Record High on Tuesday

The Nasdaq, the primary U.S. stock index focused on technology companies, ended trading on Tuesday at its highest level ever recorded, closing at 20,6...

Amazon cancels china inventory orders over price hikes

This is nuts. Amazon is apparently canceling inventory orders from China because they think higher prices will kill their sales. Honestly, what did th...

Why is legal immigration to the us so damn slow?

It drives me crazy how slow legal immigration is in the US. The main reason, from what I keep hearing, is these fixed annual caps on green cards. Appa...

Why can’t anyone copy asml’s chip machines?

ASML’s machines are like the holy grail of chipmaking, and it pisses me off how everyone keeps talking about “why don’t the Chinese just copy them?” a...

US and Chinese Foreign Ministers Hold Talks

On Friday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala ...

German Exports to the United States Experience Significant Decline

German exports to the United States decreased by 7.7 percent from April to May, following the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump of increased...

China’s President to Miss BRICS Summit as Russia’s Putin Joins Remotely

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend this year’s BRICS summit in Brazil, marking the first time in over a decade that he has been absent from ...

China Responds to EU Ban by Restricting European Companies from Medical Procurement

China has implemented new restrictions on European companies participating in large-scale public tenders for medical equipment, according to reports f...

World’s Largest Legoland Park Opens in China

The first Legoland theme park in China has officially opened its doors in Shanghai. The new attraction features displays constructed from a total of 8...

Meta accused of helping china's military with ai tech

So now we're hearing that Meta (yeah, Facebook's parent company) might have actually helped China’s military make their AI better. Are you kidding me?...

Severe Flooding in China Claims at Least Nine Lives

At least nine people have lost their lives following widespread flooding in central and southern regions of China, according to reports from NTB. The ...

Japanese Newspaper Reports Trump Planning Major Visit to China

According to the prominent Japanese publication The Nikkei, President Donald Trump of the United States is preparing for a significant visit to China ...

USA and China Reach Agreement on Rare Earth Elements, Both Sides Confirm

The United States and China have reached an agreement to resume expedited shipments of rare earth elements to the US, according to statements from bot...

UN Climate Budget to Increase by 10 Percent

Representatives from over 200 countries agreed on Thursday to raise the United Nations climate budget by 10 percent. As a result, the United Nations F...

Fx strip option explained for rmb buying

FX strip options are something banks and big companies use when they want to lock in the price for buying foreign currency (like RMB) at different tim...

Swedish Universities Advocate for Expanded Academic Collaboration with China

The leaders of Sweden’s four largest universities have called for increased academic cooperation with China. In an opinion piece published in Svenska ...

UN Security Council Convenes to Discuss US Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities

The United Nations Security Council gathered on Sunday to address the recent airstrikes carried out by the United States against nuclear sites in Iran...

United States Urges China to Dissuade Iran from Closing Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a warning to Iran regarding potential plans to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage fo...

UN Security Council to Address Conflict Between Israel and Iran

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene on Friday to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to Guyana, wh...

New Zealand Suspends Development Aid to Cook Islands Amid Dispute Over China Agreements

The New Zealand government has announced a suspension of its development assistance to the Cook Islands, citing concerns over agreements the Pacific i...

Trump Delays Deadline for TikTok Sale Once More

President Donald Trump is set to extend the deadline for the forced sale of TikTok by an additional three months this week, according to a statement f...

China and Central Asian Nations Sign Cooperation Agreement

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Kazakhstan as part of an initiative to enhance China's presence in Central Asia. During a summit held in Asta...

Trump: Removing Russia from G8 Was a Mistake

United States President Donald Trump has stated that he believes the decision to exclude Russia from the G8 group of leading industrialized nations wa...

Global Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Expanding, Swedish Report Finds

A recent report from a Swedish research institute estimates that, as of January, there were 12,241 nuclear warheads worldwide. Of these, 9,614 are sto...

China Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran

China has denounced Israel's recent military actions against Iran, describing them as violations of Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial inte...

China Evacuates Thousands as Typhoon Wutip Approaches Hainan Island

Authorities in China have evacuated tens of thousands of people from Hainan Island in anticipation of Typhoon Wutip making landfall. According to repo...

China’s President Offers Condolences to Indian Prime Minister Following Plane Crash

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and to King Charles III of the United Kingdom after a...

United States and China Reach Framework Agreement Following Trade Discussions

The United States and China have announced that they have established a framework to advance trade negotiations after two days of meetings held in Lon...

US Reports Positive Progress in Trade Talks with China

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has stated that trade discussions between the United States and China are proceeding well on the second day of ne...

Consumer Prices Decline in China as Exports to the US Decrease

China's consumer price index dropped in May for the fourth consecutive month, according to data released by the country's National Bureau of Statistic...

Merz: Europe Aims to Increase Independence from China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated in an interview with CNN that Europe is working towards reducing its reliance on China. The comments came ...

Trump Describes Xi Jinping as a Tough Negotiator

United States President Donald Trump has described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a formidable negotiator, noting the challenges involved in reaching...

Reduced Activity in China’s Industrial Sector

Despite the ongoing trade truce between the United States and China, industrial activity in China continued to slow in May. This marks the second cons...

China Launches Mission to Collect Samples from Asteroid

China has initiated its first mission aimed at retrieving rock samples from an asteroid. According to the state news agency Xinhua, the unmanned space...

Nvidia Reports Strong First Quarter Earnings Despite Sales Restrictions to China

Nvidia, a leading manufacturer of computer chips, reported a net profit of $18.8 billion for the first quarter, surpassing market expectations. This ...

Czech Republic Accuses China of Cyberattack

The Czech government has formally accused China of carrying out a cyberattack targeting the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In response to the inci...

China: Multiple Fatalities and Injuries Reported Following Explosion

At least five people have lost their lives after an explosion occurred in Shandong province, China, according to reports from Reuters. Authorities hav...

China Accuses Taiwan of Cyberattack

Authorities in Guangzhou, China, have accused Taiwan of orchestrating a cyberattack targeting a technology company based in the city. According to a s...

Norwegian Minister Summons TikTok for Meeting Over Data Storage Concerns

Norway’s Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Karianne Tung, has requested a meeting with representatives from TikTok, according to a sta...

Trump policies and why us investment looks riskier now

Let’s not sugarcoat it: since Trump swaggered into the White House, it’s been a rollercoaster for anyone with cash tied up in the US. Yeah, he talked ...

Canada Considers Investment in US Missile Defense System

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump announced plans to develop a missile defense system aimed at countering potential threats from China and Russia....

Nvidia Reports Loss of 154 Billion Kroner Due to US Export Restrictions to China

Nvidia has reported a financial loss of approximately 154 billion Norwegian kroner following restrictions imposed by the United States on the export o...

Record-Breaking Heatwave Strikes Parts of China

Regions in northern and central China have recently experienced an intense heatwave, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels. Several cities r...

China Sees Lower Emissions Despite Rising Energy Demand

China has expanded its capacity for solar and wind power, leading to a significant increase in renewable energy production. This growth has contribute...

Trump Announces Framework for Strong Trade Agreement with China

President Donald Trump has stated that the foundations for a "very strong" trade agreement between the United States and China are already established...

China Adjusts Tariffs on American Goods Effective Wednesday

China will reduce tariffs on American products to 10 percent for a period of 90 days starting Wednesday, as confirmed by the Chinese Ministry of Finan...

Chief Economist: Toll Suspension Between the US and China Likely to Be Extended

On Monday, China and the United States announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on each other for a period of 90 days. Kjersti Haugland, the chief eco...

Individual Arrested for Espionage in Stockholm

A person has been arrested in Stockholm, Sweden, on suspicion of espionage, as confirmed by the Swedish Security Service, Säpo, to SVT. The agency has...

Trump: Trade Agreement with China Excludes Cars, Steel, and Pharmaceuticals

Donald Trump has stated that the recent trade agreement with China does not include tariffs on automobiles, steel, aluminum, or pharmaceuticals. Over ...

China Reaches "Significant Agreement" with the United States Following Trade Talks

China's Vice Minister of Commerce, Li Chenggang, has announced that a "significant agreement" has been reached with the United States following recent...

USA Expresses Optimism Following Trade Talks with China

The United States has conveyed a sense of optimism regarding the outcome of recent trade discussions with China, which took place on Sunday. This sent...

Trade Talks Between China and the United States Resume on Sunday

Trade discussions between the United States and China in Geneva concluded for the day and are set to continue on Sunday. The Chinese delegation is hea...

US and China Engage in Trade Talks in Geneva

High-ranking officials from the United States and China are convening today in Geneva in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing trade conflict between t...

China Urges India and Pakistan to De-escalate Tensions

China has called on both India and Pakistan to refrain from escalating their ongoing conflicts, as reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Saturda...

The White House Clarifies Trump's Comments on China Tariffs

On Friday, President Donald Trump suggested that reducing tariffs on Chinese imports from 145 percent to 80 percent seemed appropriate. However, the W...

Trump Proposes Reducing Tariffs on China from 145% to 80%

President Donald Trump has suggested a reduction in the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, proposing a new rate of 80 percent. This announcement come...

Another Record Month for Norwegian Seafood Exports

In April, Norway's seafood exports reached a value of 14.3 billion Norwegian kroner, marking an increase of 293 million kroner, or 2 percent, compared...

At Least Nine Dead After Tourist Boats Capsize in China

At least nine individuals have been confirmed deceased, and 70 others have been hospitalized following the capsizing of two tourist boats in strong wi...

Asian Markets Rise Following China's Trade Dialogue Announcement

Asian stock markets experienced an upward trend on Friday, buoyed by China's announcement that it is considering initiating trade discussions with the...

Rubio: China Open to Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Chinese officials are willing to engage in discussions. On Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce...

17 Injured in Explosion in China

An explosion occurred in a residential area of Shanxi province, China, as reported by the state broadcaster CCTV. Seventeen individuals have been conf...

Trump Administration Clashes with Amazon

The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against the technology and retail giant Amazon. Reports suggest that the company intended to demons...

Trump Claims He Has Discussed Tariffs with Xi

In a recent interview with Time magazine, President Donald Trump stated that he has engaged in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding...

Wall Street Sees Significant Gains for Third Consecutive Day

All three major indices on Wall Street experienced an increase on Thursday, marking the third consecutive day of gains. The S&P 500 index rose by 2.03...

American Soldier Sentenced for Espionage on Behalf of China

An intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army has been sentenced to seven years in prison for selling defense secrets to China. Sergeant Korbein Schultz wa...

US Markets Close Higher

U.S. stock markets on Wall Street experienced a significant rise on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite al...

Trump Prepared to Negotiate Tariffs with China

President Donald Trump has stated that if China does not agree to a trade deal, the United States will set the terms. He expressed to reporters his in...

India Implements Temporary "Protective Duty" on Certain Steel Imports

India has announced the introduction of a temporary "protective duty" on select steel products for a duration of 200 days. This duty, set at 12 percen...

China Warns of Retaliatory Measures Against Countries Seeking Trade Deals with the U.S.

China has indicated that it will take countermeasures if any nations attempt to limit trade with China in exchange for tariff exemptions from the Unit...

China Claims Philippine Warship Intruded on Disputed Atoll

The Chinese Navy has asserted that a Philippine warship unlawfully entered the waters surrounding the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China S...

China's Xi Aims to Strengthen Cooperation with Cambodia

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday, seeking to enhance regional trade relations in response to the high tariffs imposed by t...

Powell Warns of Consequences from Tariff Barriers

Jerome Powell, the Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, stated on Wednesday that the new tariff rates imposed by the United States exceed the highest es...

China: Unafraid to Enter Trade Conflict with the United States

On Wednesday, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the United States to cease its maximum pressure tactics if it genuinely seeks to resolve issue...

Positive Performance on Oslo Stock Exchange

The main index on the Oslo Stock Exchange closed with a gain of 0.84 percent on Tuesday. This follows a notable increase of 1.9 percent on Monday, whi...

Sources: China Halts Deliveries from Boeing

Chinese authorities have instructed the nation's airlines to cease accepting new aircraft deliveries from the American manufacturer Boeing, according ...

Luxury Giant LVMH Sees Significant Stock Decline

The luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, known for its ownership of brands such as Louis Vuitton, experienced a notable decline of approximately 7% in its ...

Oslo Børs Rises Following Announcement on Tariff Exemptions

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange experienced a significant increase of 1.92 percent on Monday. This uptick followed an announcement made late...

Oslo Stock Exchange Rises 1.9 Percent at Opening

The fluctuations observed on the stock market last week continue into Monday, following an announcement made by the President of the United States, Do...

Xi: Trade Wars Yield No Winners

In a recent commentary published in state media outlets in both Vietnam and China, President Xi Jinping emphasized that trade wars, including tariff d...

Financial Editor: Trump Forces Businesses to Pause

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump raised tariffs on imports from China to 125 percent while simultaneously implementing a tariff freeze for 75...

Bloomberg: Smartphones Exempt from US Tariffs

Smartphones, computers, and various other electronic devices will be exempt from the new tariff rates imposed by the United States on imports from Chi...

Oslo Børs Closes Higher on Friday

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange concluded the trading session on Friday with an increase of 0.45 percent. This week has been marked by volat...

Dollar Weakens to Lowest Level in Over Three Years

The U.S. dollar has experienced a significant decline following China's decision to raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% on Friday. As a r...

China Raises Tariffs on American Goods from 84% to 125%

In a retaliatory move, China has announced an increase in tariffs on American products, raising the rate from 84% to 125%, according to the Ministry o...

White House Reports Tariffs on China Now Reach 145 Percent

The White House has announced that the effective tariff rate on imports from China has now reached approximately 145 percent, as reported by CNBC. Thi...

Nasdaq Index Continues Its Decline

The Nasdaq index on the New York Stock Exchange has experienced a significant drop, falling by 4.41% as of 5:30 PM, according to CNBC reports. By 5:50...

Trump Raises Tariffs on China to 125 Percent

In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, raising them to an unpreceden...

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Suspension for Most Countries, Excluding China

President Donald Trump has announced via his platform, Truth Social, that he will implement a 90-day suspension of tariffs he previously imposed on va...

Decline on Oslo Stock Exchange

The Oslo Stock Exchange closed lower on Wednesday, with the main index experiencing a drop of nearly 2.8%, settling at 1362.8 points. The market turmo...

Wall Street Experiences Decline, While Nasdaq Shows Resilience

The U.S. stock markets opened at 3:30 PM Norwegian time, and shortly after the opening bell, several indices experienced a slight downturn. The S&P 50...

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84 Percent

According to a report by Reuters, China has announced a significant increase in tariffs on American products, raising the rate to 84 percent. This mov...

China Confirms Detention of Citizens in Ukraine

China has officially acknowledged that two of its nationals have been detained in Ukraine, according to reports from Reuters. The circumstances surrou...

China Open to Dialogue with the U.S. on Tariffs

China's Foreign Minister has asserted that the nation's progress cannot be halted and emphasized that they will not be intimidated by the United State...

Trump's Retaliatory Tariffs Now in Effect

As of 6 AM on Wednesday, President Donald Trump's increased tariffs on approximately 60 countries, including Norway, have officially taken effect. The...

20 Lives Lost in Nursing Home Fire in Northern China

A tragic incident has occurred in northern China, where a fire at a nursing home has resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals. The state-run news agen...

USA Implements 104 Percent Tariff on China

The White House Press Secretary has announced that the United States has imposed a staggering 104 percent tariff on imports from China. This developme...