Guerrilla influencers and AI news anchors, China is ramping up its propaganda machine May 19, 2024 China's propaganda machine is embracing AI - but there are limits to what tech can do with bad storytelling, writes Ruby Osman.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted opening as global stock rally cools down May 17, 2024 Asian stocks fell as Wall Street's rally faded, oil prices surged. Reddit shares soared. Land Securities' results and EU inflation eyed.
China’s April economic data disappoint: recovery in domestic demand hits a snag May 17, 2024 China faced a bit of a setback on the economic front in April, disappointing market expectations.
Shein favours London for blockbuster IPO as China fears spike New York float May 16, 2024 Ultra fast-fashion retailer Shein could favour London instead of New York for its blockbuster IPO, as bosses at the global retailer fail to convince US lawmakers the company is not controlled by China.
Chinese ambassador summoned after three charged with ‘assisting a foreign intelligence service’ related to Hong Kong May 14, 2024 In a statement, the police said it was not related to a recent counter-terror operation linked to the Kremlin.
China’s economic rollercoaster: Consumer prices inch up in April amid lingering factory deflation May 13, 2024 China's consumer prices rose for the third month in April, while producer prices continued to fall, highlighting ongoing economic challenges.
China’s crackdown will do untold damage – Glory to Hong Kong! May 9, 2024 The threads between the City of London and Hong Kong are long, occasionally ugly, mostly glorious and now increasingly stretched.
Nissan chief warns China’s EV car market is a ‘survival game’ May 7, 2024 Nissan boss Makoto Uchida has described the Chinese market as a “survival game” after the Japanese carmaker cut its estimates for car sales in February
How Miu Miu escaped the luxury slowdown which hit LVMH, Gucci and Watches of Switzerland May 7, 2024 Miu Miu has managed to create a brand which taps into to the Chinese fashion trends Gen Z shoppers are looking for.
China’s services activity slows, employment shrinks in April: Caixin PMI May 6, 2024 China's services sector grew slightly slower due to higher costs in April, but there's still optimism with increased new orders and positive business sentiment, suggesting a continued economic recovery, according to a recent private sector survey.