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Xi was quoted as saying he was "both happy and worried" – glad about its lead position in the global battery market but fearful given intense rivalry with the West and risks over its high profile
SoftBank has reportedly picked Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Mizuho Financial Group to lead the US listing.
The yuan has been weakened by concerns that US interest rates might rise further and geopolitical tensions, which are keeping investment flows away from China
Japan’s Nikkei was boosted by calming noises coming from the US Fed on rate hikes while Beijing’s safe growth target disappointed investors
The Ukraine war has prompted some elements in China's military-industrial complex to call for an increase in the defence budget
Billionaire investment boss says his money is stuck in a bank in Shanghai. He advised investors to be "very, very careful" about investing in an economy under a tight government grip
Shares of Silicon Valley outfit C3.ai leapt 16.14% before the bell on Friday and were among the top five stocks trending on StockTwits
The move signifies Beijing's changing priorities as it looks to strengthen is capabilities while Washington cuts off access to cutting edge technology
Decision is a blow for the British government, which hoped to lure the chip designer home, but not unexpected, as SoftBank always favoured a US listing and needs to replenish its coffers
Foxconn chief met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week 'to build an ecosystem allowing all stakeholders to share, collaborate and thrive'
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