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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 3h

Didi Autonomous Driving Raises RMB 2 Billion in Series D Funding · TechNode

Didi Autonomous Driving, the self-driving unit of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi, announced on October 11 that it has raised RMB 2 billion (US$275

technode.com

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 3h

Microsoft Reportedly Lays Off Shanghai Azure Staff Amid Ongoing Global Restructuring · TechNode

Microsoft has reportedly begun layoffs affecting parts of its Azure cloud team in Shanghai, according to Chinese media outlet Phoenix Technology.

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 3h

ByteDance Founder Zhang Yiming Makes Rare Public Appearance in Shanghai · TechNode

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming made a rare public appearance in Shanghai on October 9 for the opening of the Zhichun Innovation Center, a new private

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 3h

Explainer-How China's New Rare Earth Export Controls Work - Reuters
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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 3h

Trump threatens 100% China tariffs as Beijing restricts rare-earth exports

President accuses China of ‘very hostile’ moves and says additional tariffs could come on 1 November ‘or sooner’

www.theguardian.com

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 23h

Latest US sanctions on Iranian oil deal blow to China's Sinopec - Reuters www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

China blacklists TechInsights after Huawei chip detail disclosures
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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

China launches antitrust probe into Qualcomm over Autotalks acquisition

China's top market regulator has opened an antitrust investigation into US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc for failing to properly file its acquisition of automotive chip firm Autotalks, the State Administrati...

global.chinadaily.com.cn

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

China to impose fees on US ships in retaliation for American charges - Shafaq News

Shafaq News – Beijing China will begin on Friday charging new port fees on vessels linked to the United States, starting October 14, in a direct response to Washington’s upcoming maritime fees on C

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

Chinese robot maker AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO next year, sources say

Chinese humanoid robot maker AgiBot plans to launch an initial public offering in Hong Kong next year, eyeing a valuation of HK$40 billion to HK$50 billion, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

www.thestandard.com.hk

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

China tightens checks on Nvidia AI chips at major ports, FT reports

Chinese customs officials were dispatched to key ports to conduct strict checks on semiconductor shipments, the newspaper said on Friday, citing unidentified sources. China customs officials did not ...

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

NIO Restructures Autonomous Driving Division Following Key AI Executive Departures · TechNode

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO has confirmed organizational changes to its autonomous driving division following the recent departures of Bai Yuli,

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

NIO Restructures Autonomous Driving Division Following Key AI Executive Departures · TechNode

Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO has confirmed organizational changes to its autonomous driving division following the recent departures of Bai Yuli,

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

How Chinese automakers are reshaping the EV landscape in Southeast Asia

As fierce competition and an electric vehicle (EV) price war squeezes Chinese EV manufacturers, many are looking abroad to find fresh markets.

globalvoices.org

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 1d

HSBC makes £10bn bet on Hong Kong as ‘super-connector’ for China and west

Deal will mean Hang Seng Bank’s shares are taken off local stock exchange as HSBC doubles down on Asian business

www.theguardian.com

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

China’s Golden Week travel boom masks a bruising price war

China's last public holiday of the year reinforced a nationwide trend: more people and businesses flocking toward an industry — driving prices sharply lower.

cnb.cx

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

How China Took Over the World’s Clean Energy Boom

Chinese renewables and EVs are flooding emerging markets, with exports to Africa, ASEAN, and the Middle East soaring as costs for solar panels and EV batteries continue to fall.

finance.yahoo.com

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

ASML, Applied Materials stocks dip as US panel implicates role in China chip sales www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

China Commerce Ministry Adds 14 Foreign Entities to Unreliable Entity List - Reuters www.usnews.com/news/world/a...

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

China accounts for one-fifth of global drugs in development

The growing strength of China’s drug pipelines has gone hand-in-hand with a steep uptick in big pharma licensing deals.

www.clinicaltrialsarena.com

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

For most people it might mean a return trip, but you indeed do not want to get to 444 million trips

Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

China outlines more controls on exports of rare earths and technology

China has outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies, extending controls over the use of the elements critical for many products.

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

China sees 888 million domestic trips during eight-day holiday

Domestic tourism spending reached 809 billion yuan (about $113.8 billion), up 108 billion yuan year-on-year, according to the ministry.

www.chinadailyhk.com

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

Germany investigating Temu on price-fixing suspicions – DW – 10/08/2025

Germany's competition watchdog has announced an investigation of Chinese discount online retail site temu.com, suspecting it of influencing retailers' prices. The site is the fastest-growing of its ki...

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Fons Tuinstra @fonstuinstra.bsky.social · 2d

Brazil’s beef exports to China surge as Trump’s tariffs shift global demand

Brazil's beef shipments to the US tumble by 41 percent as exports to China grow by 38 percent.

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