Chinese lithography firm CFMEE plans a Hong Kong IPO next week, aiming to raise up to $410 million to fund strategic investments, R&D, and capacity expansion as China pursues semiconductor self-sufficiency.
China's stance towards the West has evolved from a nascent rejection in 1996 to possessing significant strategic leverage, evident in its forceful countermeasures against Western claims and sanctions, and a shift in Western leaders visiting Beijing.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has proposed new rules to prevent food delivery platforms from misusing subsidies. The draft regulations aim to stop market disruption, selling goods at a loss, and forcing merchants into subsidy programs, addressing concerns about intense competition harming businesses, drivers, and consumers.
BMW shares dropped to a 5-year low after the German automaker lowered its 2026 profit forecast due to declining demand in China and disruptions from the Iran war impacting costs and consumer sentiment. Analysts expressed concern over a lack of clarity on company structures and costs.
Microsoft is urging Windows and Linux users to update cryptographic keys for Secure Boot by June 24 to protect against UEFI infections. Expiring certificates could leave systems vulnerable to bootkits, which load before OS and anti-malware protections.
Chinas neues Strategiepapier "Eine gerechtere und ausgewogenere globale Governance" formuliert den Anspruch auf eine neue Weltordnung. Es kritisiert die USA und EU scharf, präsentiert China als verlässlichen Gegenentwurf und sieht sich als Anführer des "globalen Südens".
Thousands in Cabo Verde celebrated a World Cup draw against Spain, a moment President Jose Maria Neves called defining for the nation. China's role in building the country's sports infrastructure, including the Estadio Nacional, was also highlighted as crucial to these achievements.
Christian Noyer, former ECB vice-president, urges Europe to stay open to Chinese investment while developing its own AI and tech infrastructure to reduce dependence on America.
Francis Heaulme, 67 ans, déjà condamné pour 11 meurtres, est renvoyé devant la cour d'assises des Hauts-de-Seine pour le meurtre de Jean-Joseph Clément en 1989, après un non-lieu initial en 2002.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
China has condemned Taiwan's launch of a website encouraging Chinese citizens to share intelligence, warning of 'resolute countermeasures' and accusing Taipei of fueling cross-strait tensions. Taiwan's National Security Bureau stated the platform aims to broaden intelligence sources amid growing interest from Chinese nationals disillusioned by economic and political conditions.
Trois mois après le début de la guerre américano-israélienne contre l'Iran, Taïwan continue de fonctionner normalement, mais sa vulnérabilité énergétique est mise à jour, pouvant justifier la relance du nucléaire.
Lululemon apologized after a promotional yoga festival on the Great Wall of China featured what appeared to be a Japanese taiko drum instead of a Chinese dagu drum. The incident sparked an uproar on Chinese social media, with users calling it insulting. The brand removed event content and pledged to be more cautious in future.
BMW korrigiert seine Prognose für 2026 deutlich nach unten. Der Konzern erwartet nun einen "deutlichen" Rückgang des Vorsteuerergebnisses und eine operative Marge von nur 1-3%.
Saudi Arabia signed housing and construction agreements worth $507 million with Chinese partners, including China State Construction Engineering, during a visit to Shenzhen. The deals aim to deepen cooperation on urban development projects and support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 strategy, expanding beyond traditional construction to smart-city technologies.
China hat ein Whitepaper mit dem Titel „Eine gerechtere und ausgewogenere globale Governance“ veröffentlicht. Außenminister Wang Yi präsentierte das Dokument in Peking, das Chinas Anspruch auf eine neue Weltordnung formuliert und als Kampfansage an die US-dominierte Ordnung verstanden wird.
An American media professional, Zachary Lundquist (Huang Hao), advised China to adapt to Western algorithms instead of fighting them to improve its narrative on Tibet. Speaking at the Second Xizang International Communication Conference in Lhasa, he noted that algorithms learn associations over time, creating information cocoons.
BMW senkt seine Prognose für 2026 deutlich aufgrund der Krise auf dem chinesischen Automarkt und der Folgen des Iran-Kriegs. Der Autobauer erwartet einen Rückgang des Vorsteuergewinns und der operativen Marge.
Julia Kerr's opera "Chronoplan," composed in the late 1920s and halted by Nazi Germany's rise, has been rediscovered and premiered nearly a century later. The work, found in archives, celebrates the life of Kerr, a gifted musician whose career ended with her family's escape from persecution.
China hat ein Whitepaper "Eine gerechtere und ausgewogenere globale Governance" veröffentlicht, das als Kampfansage an die US-dominierte Weltordnung interpretiert wird. Es kritisiert die USA für "Gesetz des Dschungels" und "doppelte Standards", während es Chinas Rolle als Vermittler und Stimme des globalen Südens betont.
Several top Chinese tennis players, including Zheng Qinwen and Wang Xinyu, will miss the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games due to a clash with major ATP and WTA tournaments in China. Wu Yibing will lead the men's team.
Chinese AI models are competitive with US counterparts, but hardware lags. While domestic chips are used for inference, pre-training still relies on foreign silicon. China is pushing for self-sufficiency in AI hardware across all development stages.
UK government revenue from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has surged by nearly 80% to £24bn in the last tax year due to rule changes, impacting more individuals. Experts advise on strategies like utilizing ISAs, transferring assets between spouses, and pension contributions to mitigate CGT bills.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting six Chinese naval vessels operating around the island on Wednesday morning. The ROC Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly, noting no Chinese military aircraft were detected during this period. This follows similar reports from Tuesday and highlights ongoing Chinese military operations near Taiwan.
