TikTok has appealed the impending ban in the US to the Supreme Court, but the justices have shown an inclination to uphold the law, which would force the company to be sold or face a ban in the country by January 19
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Analysis: Why Tesla’s ties with China made Elon Musk indispensable to Trump
A closer look shows that Musk’s upcoming role in government was no coincidence – it was years in the making
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China services activity hits 7-month high in December
The Caixin/S&P Global Services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 52.2 in December from 51.5 the previous month
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China extends visa fee reductions for Indians
The initiative aims to simplify travel procedures and make it more accessible for Indian nationals and promoting tourism between the two nations
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Upgrading China’s connection to the Emirates
The UAE’s financial strength and dynamism is attracting Chinese technological expertise
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Global CEOs see economic boom in 2025, China push as Trump retakes presidency: Report
The optimistic outlook persists despite geopolitical challenges, with over 75% of CEOs and 83% of investors expecting recent global elections to improve economic conditions and stability
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UAE and Qatar citizens to get 10-day visa-free entry to China
Number of provinces that these travellers can visit under the transit programme has been increased from 19 to 24
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China extends visa-free transit to 10 days for foreign travellers from 54 countries
Foreigners made 8.2 million inbound trips to China, up 48.8 per cent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024
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UAE and China trade to pass $100bn this year
UAE hosts Invest in China roadshow as two countries look to boost $100bn trade relations
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Chinese companies flock to Dubai as UAE-China trade tipped to reach $200bn by 2030
DIFC in Dubai a hub for Chinese investors as UAE and China strengthen business bonds
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America First 2.0: Trump’s new trade doctrine could target allies first, experts say
Experts say viewing Trump solely as anti-China misses the broader global trade transformation underway
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Analysis: Gulf nations poised as ‘safe zones’ amid Trump 2.0 trade reset, but gains may be limited – experts
Gulf nations’ strategic importance is likely to grow as global trade patterns shift, experts say
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Wall Street banks predict biggest China rate cuts in a decade: Report
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Morgan Stanley are among those projecting cuts of 40bps to the People’s Bank of China’s main policy rate in 2025
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If Mexico won’t fix cartels, ‘Trump will’: Former trade advisor Bennett signals US intervention on fentanyl crisis
“Mexico has a problem in that a large portion of the country remains lawless, controlled by the cartels, and that’s got to be fixed,” Bennett says
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China ‘miscalculated’ by becoming US trade competitor, says ex-Trump advisor
Barry Bennett’s comments come a week after Trump announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese imports upon taking office on Jan. 20
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Saudi and Chinese investors look to healthcare and biotech sectors to boost $18.7bn trade relationship
Saudi-Chinese Business Council Forum puts healthcare investments in spotlight
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Trump threatens China, Mexico tariffs in global trade shake-up
The president-elect’s proposed tarrifs on the U.S.’s largest trading partners could push its import duties to 1930s levels, triggering inflation and forcing a major reorganisation of global supply chains