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China exploring possible sale of US TikTok to Musk – report

The social media platform is facing a US law change that would require Chinese divestment.

What the TikTok ban could look like for Americans – and Kiwis

The wildly popular app could disappear from the US within days.

TikTok creators flock to rival app as US shutdown looms

TikTok creators flee US shutdown, join Chinese app Xiaohongshu.

US announces new restrictions on AI chip exports

Industry backlash and most countries will face a cap on advanced chip imports.

Logistics groups move Chinese staff to help companies tackle Sino-US trade tensions

Financial Times: Firms redeploy Mandarin speakers to help manufacturers set up overseas.

Inflation in China hits nine-month low in December

The country narrowly avoided slipping into deflation.

Panama Canal CEO says Trump's plans would 'lead to chaos'

There's only one exception to the rules, and that won't change for Trump, canal boss says.

Why does Donald Trump want Greenland and the Panama Canal?

New York Times: Trump says he's prepared to play hardball if he doesn't get his way.

Why mysterious drones over Europe are raising alarm bells

NY Times: Russia and other states are becoming brazen in adopting 'grey zone' attacks.

How Shen Yun tapped religious fervour to make $445m

NY Times: Dance group has accumulated enormous wealth – this is how.

Sales surge in 2024 for Chinese EV giant BYD

The firm is out to boost its overseas presence but still sells 90% of its cars in China.

Economists pick the three big issues for NZ in 2025

Last year inflation was the big worry but it has now fallen down the list.

US Treasury’s sanctions office hacked by Chinese Government, officials say

Troubling breaches of US firms and agencies could intensify friction between US and China.

China steps up drive to break grip of Boeing and Airbus on plane market

Financial Times: State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for certification.

Xi Jinping signals growth is ‘top priority’ in speech acknowledging China’s strains

Financial Times: President uses address to stress support for country’s vulnerable people.

Climbers left stuck on cliff over an hour by crowds

Forget Everest’s 'traffic jam at the top of the world'!