China’s Social Credit System

It’s getting busy in Earth orbit Maciej Frolow/Getty Images China has applied to launch nearly 200,000 satellites into Earth orbit, but the move may be an attempt at merely reserving orbital space rather than a genuine effort to build the largest mega-constellation in existence. On December 29, the newly formed…

Just two days after vowing not to alter its controversial name, the viral Chinese app  'Are You Dead?' or 死了么  sǐ le me announced a rebrand late-night on Tuesday, January 13. The new name? 'Demumu'—a cute, ghost-faced moniker that happens to resemble Zimomo from Pop Mart's Labubu toy family. Screenshot…

China announced that it has reached an agreement with the European Union to export electric vehicles made in China to the EU market. China’s Ministry of Commerce said the EU will issue guidelines on minimum prices for Chinese car exporters. It is not specified whether the agreement includes the elimination…

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has dismissed reports of a strained trade relationship between Kenya and China, calling the claims “completely unfounded.” In a statement on Tuesday, Sing’Oei said Kenyan and Chinese teams concluded negotiations on December 19, 2025, for an Early Harvest Arrangement under the broader Agreement on…

XTransfer participates in CES in the U.S. for the first time. The team at "CES 2026 Asia Night". Business Wire Article content Accelerating Expansion into the U.S. Market to Empower Cross-Border Payments in China–U.S. Trade THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in…

By Irina Slav - Jan 10, 2026, 6:00 PM CST China is rapidly boosting domestic natural gas production, driven by faster-than-expected shale gas ramp-ups, prompting analysts to revise LNG demand forecasts downward. Higher domestic output has already reduced LNG imports, with last year’s volumes falling to a six-year low. Lower…

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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday and called for greater cooperation with Africa’s fastest-growing economy, including in infrastructure, green industries, and the digital economy. China’s foreign ministry said Mr Wang, who is on an annual New Year tour of Africa, stated that…

China will scrap value-added tax export rebates for PV products from April 1, 2026, while cutting battery rebates ahead of a full phaseout, raising export costs for manufacturers and potentially pulling shipments forward into early 2026. January 9, 2026 Vincent Shaw China will eliminate value-added tax (VAT) export rebates for…

A synthesis of government and social media data suggests a disruption, possibly tied to events in China...Read More