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But for some companies, the so-called reciprocal tariffs have had the unexpected effect of making China an even more appealing place to produce in and buy from. It has eliminated some of the motivation to diversify production or sourcing to places like Vietnam, India or other Asian countries.

“Staying in China and making China work is everyone’s strategy right now,” said Travis Luther, founder of MOSO Pillow, a Denver-based maker of bedding made from bamboo fiber.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/60740052

Necessity is the mother of all inventions, the saying goes, and Huawei has had to adapt fast or risk becoming a footnote, having to literally fight for its survival.

Huawei revenues are almost back to their 2020 peak

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/60739210

Sanchez, the leader of one of Europe's dwindling band of left-wing governments, will spend two days in Vietnam, forging a political connection with the country's Communist leadership, before travelling on to Beijing on Friday for a day's visit.

Spain's economy minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Monday that China would be a key strategic partner for Spain and Europe.

Sanchez, the leader of one of Europe's dwindling band of left-wing governments, will spend two days in Vietnam, forging a political connection with the country's Communist leadership, before travelling on to Beijing on Friday for a day's visit.

Spain's economy minister Carlos Cuerpo said on Monday that China would be a key strategic partner for Spain and Europe.

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/60637822

The latest Nature Index rankings reveal an astonishing trend: nine of the world’s top 10 research institutions are now Chinese

To fully appreciate China’s meteoric rise, one must look back at the academic landscape a decade ago. When the Nature Index Global rankings were first released in 2014, only eight Chinese universities made it into the top 100. Today, that number has more than quintupled, with 42 Chinese institutions now ranking among the world’s best

One of the most notable policy shifts has been the move away from publication-based evaluation metrics. Previously, Chinese academics were incentivized to publish as many papers as possible, often at the expense of quality. However, recent reforms have introduced a more rigorous peer-review system that prioritizes impactful and innovative research over sheer volume. This shift has resulted in a significant improvement in the credibility and global influence of Chinese scientific output.

The latest Nature Index rankings reveal an astonishing trend: nine of the world’s top 10 research institutions are now Chinese

To fully appreciate China’s meteoric rise, one must look back at the academic landscape a decade ago. When the Nature Index Global rankings were first released in 2014, only eight Chinese universities made it into the top 100. Today, that number has more than quintupled, with 42 Chinese institutions now ranking among the world’s best

One of the most notable policy shifts has been the move away from publication-based evaluation metrics. Previously, Chinese academics were incentivized to publish as many papers as possible, often at the expense of quality. However, recent reforms have introduced a more rigorous peer-review system that prioritizes impactful and innovative research over sheer volume. This shift has resulted in a significant improvement in the credibility and global influence of Chinese scientific output.

Taiwan stocks plummeted almost 10% on Monday, the biggest one-day percentage fall on record, in the first trading since U.S. tariffs were announced last week, with Taiwan's president taking to X to pledge a "golden age" of shared prosperity with the U.S.

https://archive.is/mYHrR

Heiner Herkenhoff, managing director of the German Bankers Association

“There is no point in striking back hastily with additional measures,” Herkenhoff said