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HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high growth focus on Hong Kong, mainland China

HSBC Holdings’ exploration of options for its insurance business in Singapore may lead to a sale of the unit as…

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Nexperia and Chinese owner fight for control of chipmaker in Dutch court

The battle for control of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia entered a new phase on Wednesday, as lawyers representing the firm and…

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China-EU tariff agreement on EVs seen cutting shipments but boosting profitability

A requirement to set minimum prices for their cars in the European Union will reduce sales there for Chinese electric…

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The AI boom needs electricity, but Western grids are strained. Is power China’s power?

Near the end of last year, thousands of European travellers saw their holiday plans unravel after a prolonged power outage…

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China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan

China’s vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free policies for…

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Goodwill or necessity? Why is China slashing solar and battery subsidies?

China will cut export subsidies for solar panels and batteries in the coming months, a move mainly aimed at curbing…

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How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan

Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in trillions and…

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With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts

Beijing is leveraging a distracted Washington to ratchet up pressure on Tokyo, launching an anti-dumping investigation into a key semiconductor…

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China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV version boasting world’s longest driving distance

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant Xpeng Motors has launched a new hybrid version of its G7 that it says offers…

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3 Chinese tech stocks gain in Hong Kong debuts as investors jump on AI, robotics

Chinese start-up Zhipu AI headlined a trio of technology new listings in Hong Kong on Thursday, in a key test…

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