The Latest Breaking News from China

Synopsys shares gained after the White House lifted restrictions on export of chip-design software to China. Berenberg analysts believe SNPS shares could hit $600 in the coming months.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.34%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.53% this morning, starting the week on a downbeat note as uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs remains elevated ahead of the July 9th deadline to complete trade negotiations.

“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary is calling on U.S. policymakers to reverse export restrictions on artificial intelligence chips, arguing that blocking sales to adversaries like China could backfire by allowing competitors to establish their semiconductor ecosystems.

North Korea has barred Western influencers from joining a delegation of tourists to an international trade fair in October, a China-based tour operator told AFP on Monday.

US trade partners are racing to negotiate deals to avoid being slapped with steep tariffs from this week.

When US President Donald Trump hosted Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for lunch at the White House Cabinet Room and later in the Oval Office, it is said to have touched a “raw nerve” in New Delhi. 

French intelligence and military officials say China orchestrated a covert campaign to damage the reputation of the Rafale fighter jet – France’s flagship military export – following its combat deployment in India-Pakistan clashes in May.

Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.

US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chinese input – means uncertainty for manufacturers