Experts say that while it may be a 'hard pill for them to swallow', Chinese leaders are shifting their approach to the domestic tech industry

Rumours of TSMC potential tie-up with Intel sparked concern in Taiwan about losing its 'silicon shield' while White House said it was 'unlikely' to hand over American chip facilities to foreigners

The tightly choreographed pro-business meet marked a turnaround in Beijing's approach to the tech industry in the face of a slowdown in growth, deflationary concerns and a bitter rivalry with the US

If their deal had succeeded, the two giants would have created the world's fourth-biggest auto group by vehicle sales

The Chinese EV giant's move to introduce self-driving to its cheapest EV models — priced as low as just $9,555 — far undercuts rivals such as Tesla

India is at risk of facing the worst impacts of Trump's reciprocal tariffs due to high import levies meant to protect domestic industries such as autos and pharmaceuticals

While China exports only tiny volumes of steel to the US, it is responsible for much of the world's excess steel capacity which eventually makes its way to American markets

Chinese market analysts believe DeepSeek's launch is a 'watershed' moment that shows Beijing can hold its ground amid an intense tech war with rival US

Social media accounts run by Chinese state media, plus embassies highlighted DeepSeek's 'breakthrough' prior to the stock crash on Monday and push Beijing's narrative on surpassing the US in critical areas of competition, report says

In 2022, while lithium prices were soaring to life-time highs, CATL intervened in the market by opening a huge lithium hub in China. Prices have since slumped 86%

Currency traders and stock markets have been rocked by Trump's return to the White House, which has brought joy and disappointment. Investors are still trying to envision how things will play out

Beijing and Washington are painting a picture of bonhomie between the world's superpowers ahead of Trump's inauguration, but Chinese businesses remain cautious of a potential trade war