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Epstein and China

Jeffrey Epstein aspired to do deals in China, corresponding with Peter Mandelson and David Stern, a German associate who was close to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The Wire China reviews email trails from the Epstein files.

Ali Wyne on the Rupture in the China Consensus

The analyst discusses how President Trump’s approach to China has given Xi Jinping the upper hand, and why it’s now time for a rethink on U.S. policy.

Chinese EVs’ Slow Charge Toward America

The U.S. auto industry is preparing for the arrival of Chinese cars in the American market, but their potential entry remains highly controversial.

Chinese AI Companies Ride the Optimism

Investors have been piling in to Chinese AI and chip companies listing in Hong Kong this year with more to come in the pipeline.

Manus, Meta and a Deal That Goes to the Heart of the U.S.-China AI Rivalry

The Facebook owner’s tie-up with Manus is being touted as a win for Washington’s AI strategy, and a headache for Beijing.

Get Jimmy

The recent conviction of Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong’s most famous dissident, on alleged national security offenses was the end of a process set in motion years ago by the Chinese Communist Party. Lai, who could have sought safety in another country, chose to stay and...

China Hawks Dig In To Bitcoin Mining

Scrutiny of Chinese involvement in crypto mining in the U.S. is growing despite little evidence it can be directed towards nefarious purposes.

While Politicians Fret, Unitree is Selling Robots Across America

Police departments and universities are among the growing number of U.S. customers for the market-leading Chinese robot maker.

How Japan’s Rift with China Threatens Its Economy

China is deploying its economic arsenal to punish Japan for its prime minister’s comments on Taiwan.

Why Nvidia’s Blackwell Chip is So Important

The U.S. is reluctant to allow China access to Nvidia's most advanced chip — and China may not want it anyway.

Gracelin Baskaran on the Rare Earths Showdown

The minerals security expert argues that early U.S. efforts to dent China’s rare earth dominance are paying off — but warns the road ahead is long.

China’s Top Airlines Face Profit Crunch

Five years post-pandemic, the largest airlines in China are still struggling.