US-China relations
Space race tightening for the spoils of the moon
Estimates put the current space economy at about US$600 billion
Beijing’s blunt message to its tech sector
China’s ban on Meta-Manus deal is a warning to keep AI innovations at home
China, US tensions build over Iran and AI before Trump meets Xi
Washington and Beijing are each using the negotiating window to armour their supply chains, lock down critical intellectual property and build leverage
Billionaire founder overhauls MiroMind after warning on Manus
AI startup’s approach may now offer a formula for domestic firms hoping to set up global businesses
AI arms race: Why China scuppered Manus’ US$2 billion sale to Meta
The startup’s parent company moved its headquarters to Singapore in June 2025, shortly before the deal
US sanctions on China oil giant Hengli turn up heat for teapot refiners
Hundreds of chemical, synthetic fibre and textile producers across East Asia face near-immediate disruption to supplies
China’s ‘Trump-sized’ window of opportunity
Global sentiment is shifting, presenting Beijing a generational moment – and a familiar problem
China’s export engine stutters in March as Iran war chills global demand
A sharp 27.8% surge in imports weighed on the balance
Indonesia’s foreign ministry urges caution over US military overflight proposal
It would allow Washington to maximise surveillance and reconnaissance using Indonesian waters and territory
US trade chief says tech restrictions to block Chinese autos
Greer emphasised that tariffs are an effective tool to bring manufacturing back to the US
