Chinese Companies

US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?

US firms have warned that China's fast gains in humanoid robots could reshape industry and security, pushing Washington to consider export curbs, procurement bans and a national robotics strategy

China's JD.com takes on Amazon with new ecommerce platform in Europe

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in six European countries, offering over 100,000 products with same-day delivery as it seeks to compete with Amazon in the region

China's $23.9 bn port push: How Beijing is reshaping global maritime trade

A new global report shows Beijing has financed hundreds of port projects across continents, expanding its role in maritime trade infrastructure

Did China try to move Dutch chip technology home? Inside the Nexperia row

In September this year, Dutch authorities seized Nexperia, a chipmaker owned by Chinese firm Wingtech, citing fears that key research and intellectual property would be moved to China

Chinese firms are finding ways to dodge Beijing's rare-earth export control

Chinese companies are redesigning magnets, rethinking manufacturing processes and changing how products are shipped, to maintain access to Western buyers but without breaking the law

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise nearly 10% in Nov amid fierce competition

Tesla's main business has been under pressure, notably from Chinese rivals, while Elon Musk shifts his focus to self-driving robotaxis and humanoid robotics

Why China's electric trucks are becoming world's biggest diesel disruptor

China's rapid adoption of electric heavy trucks is already denting diesel use and could reset global fuel-demand trajectories faster than analysts expected

In Xi's China tycoons are vanishing, and Liuzhi may be the reason why

A growing number of China's top bosses are vanishing into Liuzhi, a secretive detention system where anti-corruption drives, blacklists, and bankruptcy laws converge to punish business failure

BYD's SkyRail struggles as stations rust, a rare setback for EV giant

Even though SkyRail appears to be a rare misstep for BYD, which vies with Tesla Inc as the world's biggest seller of EVs, the company has said it's continuing to innovate the technology

Chinese firms' low profit margins face new risks from Trump tariffs

The net profit margins of US listed companies in tradeable goods averaged around 12 per cent last year, more than double the 4.9 per cent of their Chinese peers

China asks companies not to use Nvidia H20 chips in a new guidance

Over the past few weeks, Chinese authorities have sent notices to a range of firms discouraging use of the less-advanced semiconductors, people familiar with the matter said

Eat at your desk, pay a fine: Odd rules at China firm draw outrage online

A senior executive at China's Man Wah Holdings triggered backlash after issuing strict office rules, including fines for snacking, extended breaks, and skipping computer shutdowns

Herbal medicine firm Regencell Bioscience skyrockets 60,000%, stuns market

A Hong Kong-based herbal medicine firm with 12 employees is now worth $39 billion. Why Regencell Bioscience sparked a 60,000% YTD stock surge?

India-China electronics firms turn to tech tie-ups as JV rules delay deals

With regulatory curbs stalling Chinese investments in India, electronics firms like Voltas and PG Electroplast are exploring technology partnerships

Chinese EV battery maker CATL debuts on Hong Kong exchange, raises $4.6 bn

CATL's listing, the largest globally this year, could be a nudge for other major mainland China firms that are already eyeing Hong Kong's equity markets

Trump's u-turn on EVs: Promises to buy Tesla amid falling stocks, protests

Challenges grow for Elon Musk's Tesla, as stocks plummet, sales drop, and 'Tesla Takeover' protests erupt across US, with some owner defacing their own cars

Western tech firms adopt 'Anything but China' approach amid global tensions

This is a big shift from the 'China plus 1' strategy followed by companies to diversify supply chains

Payday surprise: Chinese company swaps salaries for gift vouchers instead

A Chinese firm has sparked outrage after paying employees in gift vouchers instead of cash. The move, which offered vouchers for use at select stores, has triggered an investigation

Chinese cos race to launch products Bridgewater-style, eyeing Trump return

The highly sought-after Bridgewater onshore China strategy eclipsed most rival hedge fund products last year with an eye-popping 37% return

Chinese firms Xiaomi, Haier tap reserves, loans for expansion in India

Faced with delays in equity funding approvals, Chinese companies such as Xiaomi, SAIC, and Haier are turning to cash reserves and loans to fund their expansion plans in India