TikTok in limbo, and Xiaomi’s EV crisis
Two prominent Chinese tech giants, TikTok and Xiaomi, currently face separate but equally critical crises, each testing their resilience overseas and at home. While TikTok battles regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. amid national security concerns, Xiaomi is confronting repercussions of a tragic accident involving its electric vehicles and autonomous driving technology.
China Inc Under Trump, and a Property Developer’s Rapid Reorganization
What should Chinese companies expect in Trump 2.0? And a mid-tier property developer advances a plan to reorganize its offshore debt at lightning speed. By Doug Young & Rene Vanguestaine…
PODCAST: China Talks with EU on EV Tariffs, and Indonesia Eyes Temu Ban
China and the EU are trying to reach a deal to avoid EU tariffs on Chinese EVs. And Indonesia asks Apple and Google to evict China's popular Temu e-commerce app.
INDUSTRY BRIEF: U.S. sets preliminary duties on Southeast Asian solar panels
The U.S. Commerce Department has set new preliminary duties on solar panels imported from Southeast Asia, after U.S. manufacturers complained such products receive unfair government support, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.…
INDUSTRY BRIEF: China appeals EU’s EV tariffs to WTO
China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization protesting the European Union’s recent decision to levy anti-dumping tariffs against Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Reuters reported. The complaint, filed…
PODCAST: EU Divisions on EV Tariffs, and Shanghai Seeks More Global Performers
EU nations are divided on whether to levy long-term tariffs on Chinese EVs. What's behind the divisions? And Shanghai looks to attract more global performers like Taylor Swift. What's behind the change of heart?
Europe’s EV tariffs seen as minor speed bump for BYD
The leading Chinese producer of electric vehicles received the lightest penalty in Europe’s new set of auto tariffs, to the relief of investors, but the sector is already looking to…