Lina Wu
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 20, 2026
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China’s Hongqi Overtakes Rolls-Royce in Ultra-Luxury Segment Fueled by Patriotic Consumption
The special edition of Hongqi’s top-tier model Guoli was unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show in April. It costs roughly $1.6 million. (Photo by Hirofumi Yamanaka) HIROFUMI YAMANAKA July 20,…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 20, 2026
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German Bicycle Helmet Maker’s Move to China Signals Shifting Global Economic Landscape
HAMBURG, Germany — When family-run German bicycle helmet manufacturer KED announced it would move its entire production process to China later this year, the news hardly made any waves internationally.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 19, 2026
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AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings to Pioneer Large-Scale Corporate Use of JPYC Stablecoin in Japan
TOKYO – AZ-COM Maruwa Holdings, a prominent Japanese logistics services provider with a significant client roster including Amazon Japan, is poised to usher in a new era of digital finance…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 19, 2026
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Convene in Manila Amidst Regional Tensions and Economic Headwinds
The Philippine capital of Manila is set to host a critical series of meetings for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers, commencing on July 21st. This high-stakes…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 19, 2026
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China’s Demand Rebalancing Mitigates Oil Price Surge Amidst Hormuz Strait Tensions
The global energy market, typically hypersensitive to geopolitical flashpoints, has demonstrated a surprising resilience in the face of escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions and the consequent threat to vital shipping lanes.…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 19, 2026
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Japan Weighs Bolstering U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Amid Rising Regional Threats
TOKYO — The Japanese government is set to explore avenues for strengthening the extended nuclear deterrence provided by the United States, a critical component of its national security strategy, as…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 18, 2026
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India, Indonesia Deepen Ties as Both Countries Struggle to Boost Manufacturing
TOKYO — A clock that had long stood still has begun to tick again between two of Asia’s great powers. The recent high-level meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 18, 2026
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The Entry of TSMC into Kyushu Ignites a Semiconductor Renaissance on Japan’s "Silicon Island"
The arrival of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) in Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu has catalyzed a significant expansion of the nation’s semiconductor industry, transforming the region into a vibrant…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 17, 2026
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China-U.S. Container Freight Rates Surge to Two-Year High as Holiday Season Rush Meets Tariff Fears
Spot freight rates for container ships traversing the crucial China-to-U.S. shipping lanes have ascended to their loftiest point in almost two years, a dramatic escalation driven by a dual surge…
- Asian Markets (JPY/CNY Focus)
- July 17, 2026
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Xi Jinping Urges Developing Nations to Unite on AI to Bridge Global Tech Divide at Shanghai World AI Conference
TOKYO — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday issued a compelling call for enhanced collaboration among developing nations in the realm of artificial intelligence, articulating a vision aimed at diminishing…
