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International Economics

Is China’s Export Economy Starting to Slip?

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The world’s factory is slowing down and it might have nothing to do with the tariffs promised by the Trump 2.0 administration.

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International Economics

China Places Export Bans on Raw Materials to US In Trade War Reprisal

Beijing’s move came swiftly in response to the White House’s decision to slap new curbs on exports of vital chip components to China.

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International Economics

Europe Lays Plans to Extract China’s Battery Know-How

There’s a little bit of “What goes around comes around” behind Europe’s latest industrial policy initiative.

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Patent Drop

Intel ‘Cobots’ Patent Highlights Growing AI Robotics Market

Intel wants to make AI robots more collaborative and scalable. But it faces steep competition.

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Economics

Manufacturing, Construction Slowdown Trigger Broad Sell-Off

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Both manufacturing and construction spending came in softer than expected. The downbeats stoked fears of a downturn.

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Semiconductors

China Raises $47 Billion to Stoke the Global Semiconductor Arms Race

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China’s DIY solution dovetails with what the West has been doing itself with huge government subsidies for manufacturing.

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Regulation

US Blocks Chinese Textile Firms Over Forced Labor Concerns

The bans not only attempt to address human rights violations but also aim to protect domestic textile producers from unfair competition.

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Patent Drop

Honda May Bet on Carbon Removal to Clean its Factories

Honda may be placing its hopes on carbon capture to reach bold net-zero goals – despite the tech’s high price tag.

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International Economics

Japan Looks to Leave its Lost Decades Behind

After years of chronic stagnation, prices are rising again, with inflation exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years running.

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Big Tech

DeepMind Patent Adds to Robotic AI Ambitions

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A patent from DeepMind may aim to help AI-powered robots improve their reflexes

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