China military parade sees Xi Jinping joined by Putin and Kim Jong Un for huge display of anti-U.S. unity

[ad_1] Beijing — China flexed its might and muscle on Wednesday at a military parade in Beijing showcasing its latest missiles, advanced weapons systems and drones. In his address, President Xi Jinping said his nation was “unstoppable.”  It was China‘s biggest military parade ever, meant to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War … Read more

What China’s spies are doing in the U.S., and what happens when they’re caught

[ad_1] This is an updated version of a story first published on May 18, 2025. The original video can be viewed here.  According to the latest assessment from America’s intelligence agencies, China “remains the most active and persistent cyber threat to [the] U.S.” Its hackers have infiltrated the U.S. government, the private sector, and critical infrastructure, … Read more

Three retailers, 3 distinct front-loading strategies: What these plans says about their businesses

[ad_1] The inside of one of Five Below’s existing locations. Five Below When it comes to managing the impact of tariffs, retailers don’t have a one size fits all solution. An analysis of U.S. container data for retailers Abercrombie & Fitch, Best Buy and Five Below show various mitigation strategies. Industry experts say each retailer’s … Read more

Evergrande’s $50 billion rise and fall leaves scars on China’s property sector

[ad_1] An Evergrande commercial complex in Beijing on Jan. 29, 2024. Greg Baker | Afp | Getty Images China Evergrande Group was delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Monday — an ignominious exit for the former high-flying developer that once epitomized Beijing’s economic rise and later came to symbolize the country’s property bust. … Read more

CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter: The price is REIT

[ad_1] This report is from this week’s CNBC’s UK Exchange newsletter. Each Wednesday, Ian King brings you expert insights on the most important business stories from the U.K. and other key developments you won’t want to miss. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch Episodes in which the mighty KKR receives a bloody … Read more

In one of the world’s most expensive cities, more workers are living paycheck to paycheck

[ad_1] Customers buying groceries at a supermarket in Singapore. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Singapore’s reputation for financial prudence and high savings is showing signs of strain.  Rising costs and a growing prioritization for experiences and self-care are taking precedence over long-term financial planning, experts observed.  “At the end of every month, when my … Read more

How Huawei ascended from telecoms to become China’s ‘jack of all trades’ AI leader

[ad_1] The Huawei booth at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 2025. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC Despite being beaten down by years of U.S. trade restrictions, China’s telecom giant Huawei has quietly emerged as one of the country’s fiercest competitors across the entire AI landscape.   Not only does the Shenzhen-based firm appear to represent Beijing’s … Read more

Jensen Huang’s deft handling of U.S.-China tensions cements status as more than a CEO

[ad_1] Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has already ascended to rockstar status within the tech community. Now, after securing Washington’s approval to restart AI chip sales in China, Nvidia investors are wondering: Is there anything he can’t do? “Jensen is a salesman, as well as a statesman, as well as an architect, as well as an … Read more

Op-ed: U.S. is losing rare earth metals war to China, and running out of time to win it back

[ad_1] A mining machine is seen at the Bayan Obo mine containing rare earth minerals, in Inner Mongolia, China. China Stringer Network | Reuters In April 2025, China imposed new export controls on seven rare earth elements and the permanent magnets derived from them — materials that form the foundation of modern life and modern … Read more

A lesson for the West? Japan was better prepared than most for China’s rare-earth mineral squeeze

[ad_1] Bulldozer scoop soil containing various rare earth to be loaded on to a ship at a port in Lianyungang, east China’s Jiangsu province on September 5, 2010, for export to Japan. Str | Afp | Getty Images Japan has been quietly blazing a trail for supply chain resilience. Long before China in early April … Read more