Chinese firms

Chinese firms operate, finance, or hold stakes in about one third of African ports, with Beijing controlling the software, automation, and AI tools managing the infrastructure. China also finances and operates connected road, rail, and warehousing networks, integrating African trade with its own systems.

The Indian government has ordered the blocking of battery management apps developed by Chinese firms that were used to disable e-rickshaws. This action follows reports of e-rickshaws being turned off via these apps and an extortion incident in Ujjain.

Chinese firms have released two new large language models (LLMs) that rival top US models. The advancement may widen the gap between cyber attackers and defenders, raising concerns for cybersecurity professionals.

Hong Kong is positioned as a strategic hub for Chinese firms expanding into international markets, with the 'Northern Metropolis' initiative facilitating this growth.

Donald Trump is expelling Chinese firms but retaining their technology. China’s stranded assets are fostering new American green-tech investors.

Congress passed a bill last year restricting U.S. pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies from doing business with Chinese firms. Lawmakers are now pushing for additional legislative and regulatory measures to counter China's biopharma rise, while federal health officials aim to ease operations for companies in the U.S. Some legal experts suggest current efforts remain insufficient.

Chinese firms are facing constraints on their overseas investments due to scrutiny over labor conditions. The article highlights that poor treatment of workers abroad is now a significant barrier for these companies.

Chinese firms are interested in every project in Brazil's railway auction pipeline as auctions approach, according to the transport minister. About two groups are studying each railway line.

An initial US-Iran deal and falling oil prices have raised market optimism, but analysts caution that Chinese firms under sanctions for Iran-related business may not immediately see relief. Experts suggest new oil purchases from Iran might not face fresh sanctions, but existing sanctions on Chinese importers are unlikely to be quickly lifted.

Chinese AI-enabled equipment demonstrated at a Beijing law enforcement exhibition can assess suspects' physical health, mental state, and risk levels. The technology, presented by Chinese firms, aims to reduce police manpower needs and improve efficiency during officer shortages.

The article argues that Hong Kong's greatest opportunities lie ahead despite economic challenges, emphasizing the need to prepare for a potential 'great repatriation' of wealth by Chinese firms. It contrasts China's current economic headwinds with Japan's 'lost decades' but highlights a more relevant structural comparison.

The article argues that Hong Kong's best days are not behind it, emphasizing structural opportunities ahead despite economic headwinds. It highlights the need for Hong Kong to prepare for Chinese firms repatriating wealth, contrasting with comparisons to Japan's 'lost decades'.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim criticized the Trump administration for potentially allowing advanced AI chips to be exported to overseas units of Chinese firms. They requested Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify to Congress, following guidance from the Department of Commerce to close an export loophole.

The OECD reports that Chinese firms receive eight times more state support on average compared to companies in wealthy countries, contributing to their market share gains. The analysis highlights the impact of subsidies on Chinese companies' competitive advantage.

The US Department of Commerce has issued guidance stating that its ban on AI chip shipments applies to Chinese firms operating outside China. The move aims to address concerns about loopholes in the existing export control regime.

The US Department of Commerce has taken steps to block the export of advanced AI chips like Nvidia's Rubin and Blackwell, and AMD's MI350x to Chinese firms operating outside China, addressing a loophole that allowed these chips to reach subsidiaries in countries like Malaysia.

In Cotonou, Benin, China Harbour Engineering Company is constructing Terminal 5 at the Autonomous Port of Cotonou, involving land reclamation and two 100,000-tonne berths. Chinese firms are also working on major infrastructure projects, including road paving in the commercial hub.

The White House’s Office of Technology Policy accused foreign entities of using proxy accounts and jailbreaking techniques to steal AI capabilities from American models. The US has vowed to combat this 'industrial scale' AI theft, particularly targeting Chinese firms.

A White House memo from Michael Kratsios alleges that Chinese firms are engaging in wrongful distillation of U.S. AI models, suggesting intellectual property theft.

A White House memo from Michael Kratsios alleges that Chinese firms are wrongfully distilling US AI models, raising concerns about intellectual property theft.