As China iPhone Shipments Jump 20%, Should You Buy Apple Stock? Apple gains ground as China iPhone shipments jump 20%, but does that mean the stock is a buy now? Barchart · Apr 21
Who Is Team USA Playing in 2026 FIBA World Cup? Full Draw Announced The 2026 FIBA World Cup takes place in Berlin from Sept. 4-13. Sports Illustrated · Apr 21
Iran alleges systematic sabotage of US-made networking infrastructure mid-conflict — hardware shut down and rebooted despite internet blackout Iranian media is reporting that networking infrastructure suffered coordinated shutdowns, and blames the US. TechRadar · Apr 21
Four key takeaways from Apple’s change of leadership Analysts say net boss John Ternus should diversify tech giant away from iPhones and raise its game in AI The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
Britain ‘must not cut ourselves off’ from China trade opportunities despite security risks, CBI chief warns Rain Newton-Smith highlighted that British businesses see increased trade with Chinese firms as an opportunity to drive growth The Independent UK · Apr 21
Starbucks Stock Dips 1.6% in Midday Trading as Investors Await Q2 Earnings on April 28 Starbucks Corp. shares slipped in midday trading Tuesday, falling 1.62% to $97.35 as investors grew cautious ahead of the coffee giant's fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report scheduled for April 28, with concerns over slowing same-store sales growth and ongoing challenges in China weighing on sentiment. International Business Times · Apr 21
A new ‘color’ Lidar breakthrough just made 'hands-off' self-driving cars a reality, experts say — Chinese tech will 'significantly enhance' spatial intelligence and reduce the need to 'guess' objects like traffic lights A new color-capable Lidar system has been hailed as a “fundamental innovation” for self-driving car technology. TechRadar · Apr 21
'Thought I had understanding with Xi': Trump says ship seized by US had 'gift from China' for Iran President Trump revealed the US seized a ship carrying "not very nice" items, calling it a "gift from China." He linked this to Iran tensions, threatening to bomb bridges and expressing no desire to extend the Iran ceasefire. Trump anticipates a "great deal" but also expects bombing, despite China denying… The Times of India · Apr 21
Student allegedly jailed in China for six years after taking part in pro-democracy protests in Australia Exclusive: The Australian government has been urged to take stronger action to protect overseas students from political repression The Guardian - AU · Apr 21
UK ‘mustn’t cut ourselves off’ from China over risks, says CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith highlighted that British firms see increased trade with Chinese firms as an opportunity to drive growth. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Volkswagen Resets Its Sedan Design With Bold New EV The 2026 Beijing Auto Show hasn’t even started yet, but the Volkswagen Group is already jumping the gun by unveiling some of its newest models. We’ve seen the Jetta reinvented as a boxy electric SUV, and now it’s time to check out what may be the most interesting sedan since… Motor1 · Apr 21
This Volkswagen Jetta Electric SUV Is Real And Interesting The Jetta has been around since 1979 as a sensible compact model, serving as the sedan sibling to the Golf hatchback. Nearly half a century and seven generations later, it retains the original's formula. However, Jetta stands for something different in China. The Volkswagen Group and local partner FAW spun… Motor1 · Apr 21
'China helping prop up Iran's regime': Nikki Haley says ship seized by US linked to chemical shipments for missiles The Chinese vessel seized by the United States in Strait of Hormuz was headed to Iran to help "prop-up" the regime, claimed Indian-American politician Nikki Haley on Tuesday. China, however, denied the claim and said that the ship seized was a "foreign container" vessel. The Times of India · Apr 21
TP-Link seeks to secure conditional approval from FCC following router import ban — company stresses it is no longer Chinese-owned TP-Link, one of the most popular consumer router brands in the U.S., met with FCC officials to discuss how it can secure a conditional approval to continue introducing and selling new routers. Tom’s Hardware · Apr 21
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini and accuses China of pressuring African countries Taiwan’s president has canceled a planned visit to Africa after three countries withdrew permission for his flight over their territories
The Independent UK · Apr 21 The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market
Caixin Global · Apr 21 Business Brief (April 21): China Expresses Concern Over U.S. Interception of Iranian Ship ByteDance’s net profit drops over 70% due to AI investments; Shanghai encourages internet platforms to pursue mergers and acquisitions
Euronews · Apr 21 ‘Important threshold crossed’ as renewables meet world’s energy demands and fossil power drops Countries continue to turn to renewables for national security despite Trump's attacks on wind and solar.
The Economic Times · Apr 21 Cheap batteries are taking over the world’s power grids This boom, led by China's manufacturing prowess, is making batteries a crucial tool for grid resilience and a cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels, promising a revolution in power systems worldwide.
Fortune · Apr 21 Hillhouse-backed Ascentium buys fellow business services firm Dezan Shira, as the platform tries to ride China's surge in outbound investment Ascentium, founded in 2024, is pursuing an aggressive roll-up strategy to quickly build its geographic footprint across Asia.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025
TechRadar · Apr 20 "Relying on a single, centralized mine represents a risk": US wants rare earth independence from China — but can DARPA actually make it work? US turns to DARPA’s Smash program to fix rare earth processing bottlenecks instead of opening new mines.
InsideEVs · Apr 20 Ford Say It's Doubling Down On What EVs Lack Most: Affordability Ford is doubling-down on its commitment to affordable electrification. The Blue Oval bets that lower prices, not premium features, will drive adoption.
TechRadar · Apr 20 Robots are fighting wars and helping to quash riots — China is arming riot police with squads of AI controlled drones and Ukraine wants to man the frontlines with 25,000 robots Robots are replacing humans on the frontlines and the homefront.
Fortune · Apr 20 Ford CEO says Tesla doesn’t have an ‘updated vehicle,’ and now he’s pivoting to catch up with his real competitor: China’s BYD Ford CEO Jim Farley drove a Chinese EV for six months and liked it so much he didn’t want to give it back. Now he’s overhauling Ford.