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Counterpoint Research data shows that iPhone sales in China fell sharply during the first half of 2024.

Besides 12 million jobs, China will also increase defense, technology, and science efforts.

The mayor of Sorriso, Brazil's leading soybean producer, plans to attract investments for the local grain crushing industry, highlighting the region's global agricultural potential and promoting the establishment of new crushers.

The Third Plenum has not yet materialized, raising concerns about the country's ability to tackle economic challenges despite anticipated ambitious growth targets.

Apple permitted occasional discounts to their iPhone 15 models in China to stimulate demand as competition with other brands intensified.

Singapore plans to acquire eight Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35A fighter planes for its defense, accelerating the country's procurement of advanced military aircraft amid tensions in the region.

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) said Monday that Chinese passenger airlines would be permitted to increase their weekly round-trip US flights to 50.

China also accused U.S. companies operating in the country of espionage, raising mistrust amid economic challenges and export growth.

Tesla is set to issue a software update to address rear camera issues affecting 8,700 vehicles in China amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

The European Union (EU) has agreed to ban exports to three Chinese companies and blacklist North Korea's Defense Minister in new sanctions for the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The United States (US) is reportedly considering imposing sanctions on Chinese companies suspected of helping Russia in its war in Ukraine.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States to lift sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals and emphasized that efforts to decouple from China would ultimately hurt the US.

Microsoft revealed on Wednesday that state-backed hackers from Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran have been using tools provided by its partner OpenAI to enhance their hacking techniques and deceive their targets.

President Joe Biden has retained the tariffs on imports from China that were imposed during the administration of former President Donald Trump.

Chinese e-commerce platform Temu is making a comeback to the Super Bowl advertising arena, stirring up controversy among US lawmakers who urged Paramount Global and CBS not to air its commercial.