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Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say

Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say

HONG KONG, April 13 (Reuters) - Chinese AI agent StepFun is unwinding its offshore incorporation structure to pave the way for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, three sources said, as Beijing tightens scrutiny of a system widely used for overseas fundraising.

Analysis-China model gains appeal in Vietnam as police expand power

Analysis-China model gains appeal in Vietnam as police expand power

By Francesco Guarascio HANOI, April 13 (Reuters) - Vietnam is increasingly edging closer to China's model of governance, tightening state control while embracing Chinese technology and regulation as its most powerful leader nL6N40Q04Y in decades heads to Beijing this week, according to internal

China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound but Iran war dims 2026 outlook: Reuters poll

China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound but Iran war dims 2026 outlook: Reuters poll

By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China's economy likely regained some momentum in the first quarter on solid exports, but growth is expected to cool over the rest of 2026 as the Middle East crisis threatens to choke corporate profits and sap overseas demand, a Reuters poll showed.

China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks

China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks

BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday, following U.S. President Donald Trump's threat L6N40V09S to blockade the Strait of Hormuz after the failure of weekend talks in Islamabad aimed at ending the Iran war.

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

HONG KONG, April 13 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight against inequality, adding that Europe will also have to redouble its efforts as the U.S. withdraws

China's March exports slow as Iran war wipes out AI-driven gains

China's March exports slow as Iran war wipes out AI-driven gains

BEIJING, April 14 (Reuters) - China's export engine slowed in March as buyers chasing an AI-fuelled future ran into the hard reality of war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle East, which has sparked an energy shock and complicated Beijing's push to keep growth on track.

China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing

China March new loans jumps less than expected, no sign of fresh policy easing

BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - New bank lending in China jumped less than expected in March, while broad money and financing growth remained sufficient to support economic expansion, signalling the central bank is in no rush to ease policy.

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom: Reuters poll

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom: Reuters poll

BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China's export engine likely slowed in March as buyers chasing an AI-fuelled future confront the hard reality of war https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ in the Middle East, which has sparked an energy shock and revived market anxiety of past Gulf conflicts.

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March in a sharp slowdown as Iran war raises uncertainty

China’s exports grew 2.5% in March from a year ago, significantly slowing from the previous two months as uncertainties rose from the Iran war and its impact on energy prices and global demand

Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll

Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll

MANILA, April 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, security officials from the country said on Monday.

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China’s advantage in clean tech

The war in Iran is sharpening China’s advantage in promoting a renewable energy future, as oil disruptions expose the fragility of fossil fuel systems

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing

Taiwan spotted Chinese warplanes as Xi met opposition leader in Beijing

TAIPEI, April 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday that it spotted 16 Chinese warplanes operating near the island the previous day, around the same time China's president was meeting the Taiwanese opposition leader.