Tencent Holdings has received regulatory approval to import Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips, a significant move that enhances its competitive edge in cloud and AI services while navigating ongoing US technology restrictions.
Brokerage firm CLSA initiates coverage on Atour Lifestyle Holdings with an 'Outperform' rating and a $49 price target, highlighting its unique brand ecosystem and asset-light model as key differentiators in a competitive market.
Chinese regulators have conditionally approved leading AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia's advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips, sources tell Reuters, as Beijing navigates competing pressures to advance its tech sector while managing geopolitical tensions.
Sciwind Biosciences secures Chinese approval for its GLP-1 agonist Xianyida, entering a crowded but high-stakes diabetes treatment market dominated by global giants, as the country grapples with the world's largest diabetic population.
Needham raises Nova Ltd. (NVMI) to Buy with a $500 price target, citing improving industry conditions and the company's strategic position in China's memory market. The upgrade follows a similar bullish move by Bank of America earlier in January.
Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.
India is negotiating with Ant International to link its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Alipay+ network, a move that could simplify overseas transactions for Indian travelers and signal a thaw in economic relations with China, according to government sources.
A new survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong reveals a significant uptick in business optimism for 2026, with over half of senior executives expressing a positive outlook despite persistent U.S.-China tensions and global uncertainty.
Honda Motor posted a 4.3% year-on-year increase in global vehicle production for December 2025, recovering from a steep November slump. However, the automaker's full-year 2025 output fell nearly 9%, highlighting uneven regional performance with North America rebounding sharply while Asia, particularly China, saw significant declines.
A Beijing court has sentenced ex-Justice Minister Tang Yijun to life imprisonment on bribery charges, state media reported Monday, marking one of the highest-profile convictions in China's ongoing anti-corruption campaign.
Alibaba Group has pledged 3 billion yuan ($431 million) to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar campaigns by rivals Tencent and Baidu and marking a major escalation in China's competitive AI landscape.
Alibaba Group has announced a massive 3 billion yuan ($431 million) campaign to promote its Qwen AI app during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, significantly outpacing similar efforts by rivals Tencent and Baidu. The move intensifies a high-stakes battle for user adoption in China's rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
In a landmark deal set to reshape global aluminum supply chains, Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) and mining giant Rio Tinto have jointly acquired a controlling interest in Brazil's Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). This strategic move marks Chalco's largest overseas investment to date, significantly expanding its international footprint and influence.
Apple posts its strongest revenue growth in years, driven by a surprising iPhone resurgence and robust performance in China. Yet, the stock's muted reaction highlights investor focus on its premium valuation.
USA Rare Earth secures a landmark $1.6 billion in federal loans and equity, coupled with a $1.5 billion private placement, to build a domestic supply chain from Texas mines to Oklahoma magnets, reducing reliance on China for critical defense and green tech components.
In a major strategic shift, uranium-focused Energy Fuels announces a deal to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, aiming to create a vertically integrated rare earths producer outside China. The move comes as the company's stock, already on a meteoric rise, faces new questions about its growth trajectory and valuation.
Yong Rong (HK) Asset Management Ltd. has taken a significant concentrated position in XPeng Inc., signaling strong conviction in the smart EV maker's recovery and long-term prospects within China's competitive automotive market.
Following a strategic adjustment to its share capital structure, China's leading online recruitment platform Kanzhun Limited sees sustained bullish sentiment from Wall Street, with a majority of analysts maintaining Buy ratings and forecasting significant upside.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
NetEase Cloud Music has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Universal Music Group, securing licensing and distribution rights for UMG's vast catalog in China. The deal aims to expand music access for Chinese listeners while creating new global promotion channels for domestic talent.
