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Hong Kong's legal clampdown on tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong's legal clampdown on tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai

By Jessie Pang and James Pomfret HONG KONG, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's High Court will hand down a verdict in the trial of media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai on Monday.

Exclusive-Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say

Exclusive-Intel has tested chipmaking tools from firm with sanctioned China unit, sources say

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JD.com pledges $3.12 billion housing support for couriers

JD.com pledges $3.12 billion housing support for couriers

SHANGHAI, Dec 12 (Reuters) - JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce firms, pledged 22 billion yuan ($3.12 billion) in housing support for its army of couriers, as competition intensifies in the instant retail market.

Exclusive-Taiwan's deputy foreign minister made secret trip to Israel, sources say

Exclusive-Taiwan's deputy foreign minister made secret trip to Israel, sources say

TAIPEI/JERUSALEM, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's high-profile Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu made a previously unpublicised visit to Israel recently, three sources familiar with the trip told Reuters, at a time when Taiwan is looking to the country for defence cooperation.

Huawei weighs French factory's future in tough European market, say sources

Huawei weighs French factory's future in tough European market, say sources

By Elizabeth Pineau and Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Huawei is considering the future of a recently completed plant in eastern France, three people familiar with the matter said, amid the slow roll-out of 5G in Europe and a hardening stance by some governments on using Chinese

China Invests $80 Billion in Overseas Cleantech Amid U.S. Tariffs

China Invests $80 Billion in Overseas Cleantech Amid U.S. Tariffs

Chinese firms have invested approximately $80 billion in clean technology projects overseas over the past year, according to a report by Climate Energy Finance. This investment surge is partly a response to U.S. tariffs, which have affected solar manufacturing investments in Southeast Asia. Instead, Chinese companies have focused on renewable power, electric vehicles, and battery projects in regions like the Middle East and North Africa. These investments are part of China's strategy to address a supply glut in green technology products by finding new markets.

Airbus gets China nod for jet deliveries, still awaiting new order

Airbus gets China nod for jet deliveries, still awaiting new order

By Tim Hepher and Sophie Yu PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Airbus has secured Chinese agreement to go ahead with the delivery of 120 previously ordered jets, the company said, but the deal signed in Beijing leaves the European planemaker still waiting for progress on a new order for hundreds of jets.

Wingtech asks Nexperia custodians to China for control talks, source says

Wingtech asks Nexperia custodians to China for control talks, source says

AMSTERDAM, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Wingtech, the Chinese parent company of Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia, has invited the court-appointed custodians of its Dutch unit to Beijing for talks on control of the company, a source familiar with the dispute told Reuters.

Analysis-How China Inc is marching into Vietnam amid US tariffs

Analysis-How China Inc is marching into Vietnam amid US tariffs

By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Chinese firms are expanding in Vietnam, leading investment inflows and sending record shipments to Hanoi in defiance of U.S. calls for decoupling, as the Communist neighbours beef up ties.

Ford suppliers receive China's new streamlined rare-earth licences

Ford suppliers receive China's new streamlined rare-earth licences

By Lewis Jackson and Nora Eckert Dec 10 - Chinese rare-earth magnet suppliers to U.S. automaker Ford Motor were included in the first batch of new export licences issued by Beijing to boost shipments and reduce shortages of the vital components, the carmaker said on Wednesday.

China's $80 Billion Cleantech Investment Targets Emerging Markets Amid U.S. Tariffs

China's $80 Billion Cleantech Investment Targets Emerging Markets Amid U.S. Tariffs

Chinese firms have invested approximately $80 billion in overseas clean technology projects over the past year, according to a report by Climate Energy Finance. This investment surge is largely driven by a need to address a supply glut in green technologies such as solar panels and batteries. The report highlights that 75% of China's low-carbon foreign direct investment is concentrated in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Notable projects include an $8.28 billion green hydrogen initiative in Nigeria and a $6 billion battery factory in Indonesia. These investments are seen as opportunities for emerging economies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and participate in the technological revolution.

Nvidia shares gain as Trump allows some AI chip sales to China

Nvidia shares gain as Trump allows some AI chip sales to China

By Kanchana Chakravarty Dec 9 (Reuters) - Nvidia shares rose 1.7% in U.S. premarket trading on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he will allow the sale of its H200 chips to approved Chinese customers, easing concerns over access to one of its biggest markets.