Washington hosts ministers from over 50 nations to forge a united front on securing vital mineral resources, aiming to reduce collective dependence on China for materials essential to modern technology and defense.
China's extensive investment in African port infrastructure, framed by analysts as enhancing both trade and strategic reach, is reshaping maritime dynamics and drawing scrutiny from Western observers.
Otis Worldwide's fourth-quarter earnings revealed a mixed picture, with revenue missing Wall Street targets despite profit alignment. While modernization orders hit a record, softer new equipment sales in key markets like China and slower service repair growth prompted pointed questions from analysts on the call.
The Trump administration is rallying international partners and launching a massive strategic reserve to break China's stranglehold on the supply of rare earths and other minerals vital to defense and tech industries.
China's market regulator has granted unconditional approval for a strategic joint venture between battery giant CATL and state-owned automaker Chery, marking a significant consolidation in the nation's electric vehicle ecosystem.
As LVMH navigates a shifting luxury landscape marked by softer demand in China, the group is placing a strategic bet on a renewed Dior to drive its fashion and leather goods division forward. This management and creative reset comes at a pivotal moment for the world's largest luxury conglomerate.
Elon Musk reframes the U.S. energy challenge, arguing large-scale battery deployment—not new power plants—is the key to unlocking existing capacity. He highlights China's aggressive integration of storage, EVs, and solar as a model of execution the U.S. has yet to match.
President Trump signals openness for China and India to purchase Venezuelan crude, marking a potential shift in U.S. sanctions policy and global oil flows, with strategic implications for asphalt supply chains and geopolitical alliances.
Visa and UnionPay International announce a strategic partnership to enable real-time, cross-border payments directly to debit cards in China, targeting one of the world's largest remittance corridors by 2026.
Elon Musk forecasts China's electricity generation will outpace the United States by a factor of three within the next few years, citing the nation's breakneck expansion in solar and grid infrastructure as a pivotal shift in global energy leadership.
Restaurant Brands International finalizes its joint venture with CPE, securing fresh capital and local expertise to fuel an ambitious plan to grow Burger King's footprint in China to over 4,000 restaurants by 2035.
China becomes the first nation to ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles, introducing new safety regulations following fatal incidents. The rules, effective from 2027, require physical release mechanisms and could reshape global automotive design standards.
China is poised for a landmark energy transition this year, with solar power capacity expected to overtake coal for the first time, according to industry forecasts. The shift underscores the nation's accelerating pivot towards renewables, which are projected to make up half of the total installed power capacity by year-end.
While China solidified its position as the global leader in wind and solar installations in 2025, a concurrent and significant rise in new coal-fired power capacity has sparked international debate over the nation's near-term climate trajectory and energy strategy.
China becomes the first nation to regulate against concealed automotive door handles, a feature popularized by Tesla and adopted by other EV makers, citing safety concerns in emergency situations. The new standards take effect in 2027.
AMD's stock climbed nearly 4% Monday after a Wall Street analyst highlighted the chipmaker's robust server CPU business and potential in China as key growth drivers, setting a bullish tone for its upcoming quarterly report.
The operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in China reports quarterly results Wednesday, with investors watching for signs of sustained recovery in a competitive dining landscape.
India's latest budget outlines a massive strategic pivot, channeling over $10 billion into domestic rare earths processing and clean energy. The move aims to secure critical mineral supply chains and boost nuclear power, reducing reliance on foreign sources, particularly China.
Despite a historic drop in coal-fired electricity generation, China saw a surge in proposed new and reactivated coal power projects last year, highlighting a strategic push for energy security even as renewables rapidly expand.
Woodward (WWD) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust earnings, driven by a surge in aerospace services and industrial sales. The company raised its full-year outlook but cautioned on supply chain pressures and announced a strategic wind-down of its volatile China On-Highway business.
