In a recent panel discussion at the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” meeting in Dalian, China, Wan Gang, the man behind China’s electric car strategy, proposed that Chinese investment in the European electric vehicles industry could be a mutually beneficial way forward for both sides amid ongoing trade tensions. He highlighted the potential for negotiations
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Europe’s Stance on AI Regulation Europe is currently facing a dilemma that could potentially hinder its ability to keep up with global leaders in artificial intelligence. Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands expressed his concern that Europe is too focused on regulating AI rather than fostering innovation in the space. The EU has taken a tough
In the quest to boost the international usage of China’s currency, the yuan, various challenges and opportunities present themselves. The CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, Bonnie Chan, emphasized the need for more diverse “applications” of the yuan, such as in stocks and bonds. In a world where the U.S. dollar reigns supreme,
In a recent interview with CNBC, Ming Wong, the vice president and CEO of Cisco Greater China, expressed his optimism about the company’s expanding business with Chinese electric car companies as they venture into overseas markets. Despite trade tensions and escalating tariffs on Chinese electric cars from the United States and likely the European Union,
China’s investment in its electric car industry has been substantial, with over $230.8 billion spent over a span of more than a decade. This massive government support amounts to 18.8% of total electric car sales between the years 2009 and 2023, as highlighted by Scott Kennedy, trustee chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the
The launch of a new program in New York offering homeowners up to $14,000 in rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades marks a significant shift in the landscape of home improvement initiatives. The program is part of the federal Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest piece of climate legislation in U.S. history signed by President Joe
Ratings agency Fitch has adjusted its predictions for China’s policy rate, pushing back expectations for a reduction until next year. Initially, Fitch projected a cut in 2024, but now anticipates that China will maintain its one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate at 2.5% for the rest of this year and reduce it to 2.25% in
Recently, British fintech firm Zilch made headlines with the announcement of a $125 million debt financing deal with German banking giant Deutsche Bank. This injection of capital is set to propel Zilch into a new phase of growth, enabling the company to triple its sales in the next few years and edge closer to an
Recent data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has revealed a positive trend for American workers – an increase in real hourly earnings. This means that the average worker in the private sector saw their wages grow by 0.8% from May 2023 to May 2024 after accounting for inflation. This increase in real
XReal, an Alibaba-backed startup, has recently launched a new Android mobile device called the Beam Pro that allows users to enjoy games and movies on Google Play Store apps in three dimensions when used with augmented reality (AR) glasses. This latest product is a significant step in the AR space, especially after Google retired its