A Foxconn subsidiary, Foxconn Industrial Internet is its parent vehicle to raise sufficient funds to enable Foxconn to wean itself off from manufacturing devices for Apple Inc and instead align itself towards Made in China 2025 policy by entering into… Read More ›
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The U.S. and China nearing deal to lift U.S. ban on ZTE Corp
The potential deal underscores the strategic importance tech know-how and market influence are to Beijing while Washington focuses on trade and slashing its trade deficit with China. As per two sources briefed on the talks between the United States… Read More ›
Toyota aiming to increase foothold in China’s EV market
Although earlier it was unthinkable for Toyota to sell electric vehicles, its current strategy tops that since it involves selling EVs that are derived from its’s Chinese partner’s vehicle which do not feature is triple-oval logo. This is the extent… Read More ›
China prefers no escalation in Sino-U.S. ties during negotiations
With a bulging trade surplus with the U.S., China has potentially much to lose if the trade conflict escalates into a trade war. Furthermore, since its military might is dependent on a booming economy, its efforts at maintaining a calm… Read More ›
China weighing options of reducing import duty on automobiles by 10%-15%
If China goes ahead with the move, it would help foreign automakers to export more cars into China and help reduce price gaps. On Thursday, Bloomberg has filed a report citing sources familiar with the matter at hand as saying,… Read More ›
USD rises against the yen midst increase in risk appetite following Xi’s speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s speech wherein he has promised to open up China’s economy and cut import tariffs have eased investor concerns surrounding the growing trade conflict between the two of the world’s biggest economies. On Tuesday, with Chinese President… Read More ›
Hong Kong-based Modern Dental Group sees business opportunity in U.S. China trade conflict
With the United States slapping tariffs on Chinese imports, there is a growing market opportunity for rivals to Chinese companies to increase their market share in their respective segments and expand their foothold in the U.S. Modern Dental Group Ltd,… Read More ›
USDA looking for ways to shield farmers from U.S. – China trade conflict
Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a range of options under which U.S. farmers could be protected, it is evaluating its options and gauging the market’s reaction. As per an official from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),… Read More ›
China raises anti-dumping tariffs on diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol
A range of U.S and European companies, are likely to be affected by this measure, including DowDuPont, Equistar, BASF, Eastman, Sasol and Ineos. On Wednesday, China’s Ministry of Commerce said, Beijing will raise anti-dumping tariffs on diethylene glycol and ethylene… Read More ›
Beijing imposes additional tariffs on U.S. exports
Beijing move will impact $3 billion U.S. exports to China. China’s finance ministry stated, Beijing has imposed additional tariffs of up to 25% on 128 U.S. products including including certain nuts, wine and frozen pork, in response to U.S. duties… Read More ›