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- China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays - Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects, according to surveys released Wednesday. The official purchasing managers index
- China urges Netherlands to correct Nexperia 'mistakes' - China urged the Netherlands on Wednesday to immediately correct its "mistakes" and remove obstacles to ensuring the stability of the global chip production and supply chain. "The Netherlands remains indifferent, and stubbornly insists on
- China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations - China’s economy ended the year on a slightly less gloomy note as manufacturing, services and construction activity all improved in December.
- Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa - Chinese panels are now so affordable that businesses and families are snapping them up, slashing their bills and challenging utilities.
- China's 'Flying Aircraft Carrier' Just Took To The Skies For The First Time - China's massive unmanned aircraft carries a payload of other smaller drones and has just had its first successful flight. Here's what we know about it.
- Copper on pace for best year since 2009 as AI demand, supply fears fuel record price rally - Analysts say copper's record-breaking run could continue next year, citing supply disruptions and masssive spending on artificial intelligence.
- With Live Artillery and New Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan - China flew bombers and fired long-range artillery during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the island-democracy by force.
- Elon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may be the first to make it a reality - China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.
- China EV Exports Surge 87% in November - Mexico emerges as surprise growth market
- Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it - China's decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots — both in the past several weeks and the past several decades. The island is the most sensitive political subject for