EU and the Chinese Mainland: Driving Connectivity Through Innovation
The Chinese mainland and the EU are forging a dynamic innovation ecosystem in lithium batteries, 6G, and autonomous driving as patent activity and high-tech imports surge.
2025
Chinese Mainland Trade-In Program Boosts 109M Appliance Upgrades
The Chinese mainland’s trade-in program has driven over 109 million appliance swaps, generated 1.1 trillion yuan in sales and lifted consumer goods retail growth to 5%.
China’s Countryside Comeback: Beauty Economy, Blueberries, Coffee & Temples
Discover how Deqing’s beauty economy, Lanping’s blueberry boom, Chengdu’s indie coffee scene and Beijing’s Fahai Temple Museum are reshaping China’s countryside revival.
Chinese Mainland’s SCIO Unveils H1 2025 Forex Receipts and Payments Data
SCIO shared insights into the Chinese mainland’s forex inflows and outflows for H1 2025, highlighting balanced cross-border flows, resilience and prospects for global entrepreneurs.
Typhoon Wipha Bears Down on Vietnam’s Northern Coast
Typhoon Wipha aims to hit Vietnam’s northern coast with up to 50cm rain and 350,000 troops on standby. Read insights and safety tips.
Long-Term U.S. Debt Faces Scrutiny as 30-Year Yield Tops 5%
With 30-year U.S. Treasury yields rising past 5%, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers warns of alarming strains on America’s long-term borrowing and fiscal outlook.
NASA & ISRO Launch NISAR Earth-Observing Satellite on July 30
NASA and ISRO team up for the NISAR mission, launching July 30 to scan Earth’s land and ice twice every 12 days, offering open data for global science and innovation.
Harvard Battles to Restore $2.5B in Federal Grants
Harvard is asking a federal judge to restore $2.5B in canceled U.S. research grants, sparking a debate over academic freedom, funding and political influence on university research.
Monsoon and Wipha: Philippines Readies for Severe Flooding
Heavy monsoon rains and Typhoon Wipha’s aftermath have Metro Manila on red alert, suspending work and classes as floods, landslides, and disruptions spread across the Philippines.
Hawaii Officials Embark on ‘Soft Diplomacy’ Mission in Guangdong
Hawaii officials visit Guangdong Province on the Chinese mainland to mark 40 years of sister-state ties, exploring trade, culture and ancestral connections in a new era of soft diplomacy.