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China’s AI Startups Facing a Shakeout as Costs Surge

China now has at least 130 large language models, accounting for 40% of the global total and just behind the…

3 days ago

China Issues Gallium, Germanium Licences as Exports Sink

The announcement came after customs data showed China had completely blocked its exports of germanium and gallium products in August

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Tesla Seen Looking at Battery Factory in India, as Well as EVs

Sources say CEO Elon Musk is keen to build two factories in India - one for electric vehicles, and a…

3 days ago

South Korea Talks to US on Chip Curbs As Waivers Near Expiry

Top South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix currently have permits to import US chip-making equipment into China, where they have extensive…

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Big Queue at Apple’s Shanghai Store for New iPhone 15

Apple has seen an enthusiastic response for its iPhone 15 in China, despite moves to curb use of iPhones at…

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Drop in Hydropower Forcing China and India to Use More Coal

A big fall in hydropower being generated by dams in China and India this year has forced the two Asian…

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Nikkei, Hang Seng and Asian Indexes Retreat on Hawkish Fed

China’s blue-chip dipped 0.8%, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng and the ASX in Sydney both tumbling 1.3%, while the BSE…

4 days ago

India Suspends Visas for Canadians Amid Spiralling Consular Row

The spat between the two countries is putting Western nations in an awkward position, who are eyeing India as a…

4 days ago

Myanmar’s Central Bank Cancels 120 Forex Licences – RFA

Over 160 companies have lost their licences to exchange money since the coup in Myanmar for failing to adhere to…

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China Sees Calls for Deep Reform, Others Urge More Spending

Reformers say structural changes needed, such as residency permit reforms for migrant workers, while others want spending on hospitals and…

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China Blocked Exports of Two Chipmaking Metals in August

China exported no wrought germanium products last month, compared to 8.63 metric tons in July when volumes doubled from June…

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China Reviewing Quant Trading Amid Anger Over Short Selling

Regulators have checked with major brokers recently on short-selling activities and quant clients' trading strategies, which could cause them to…

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