Business Brief (March 30): China Launches Trade Barrier Probes Against U.S. BYD’s annual revenue tops 800 billion yuan for first time Caixin Global · Mar 30
China sanctions Japanese lawmaker close to PM Takaichi over Taiwan visits Beijing freezes assets and bars entry for Keiji Furuya, escalating simmering Japan–China standoff over Taiwan The Independent UK · Mar 30
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after six years Flights and passenger trains to North Korea had been suspended since beginning of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 The Independent UK · Mar 30
Two of Australia’s largest sources of jet fuel could be cut off as South Korea and China eye restrictions South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market The Guardian - AU · Mar 30
Yes, China has made inroads in the Pacific, but Australia still does far more Last year, Australia was reminded of China’s willingness to exercise its growing naval power in the region. In February, a Chinese flotilla circumnavigated the country and conducted live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea. The Conversation · Mar 30
China’s ‘teapot’ oil refineries keep economy brewing – but surging crude prices leave them strained The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Will China Bomb Taiwan Soon? Attack Drones Assembled Near Taiwan Strait, Report Says China's conversion of warplanes into attack drones near Taiwan sparks concerns over potential conflict escalation. Satellite images reveal strategic positioning. International Business Times UK · Mar 29
Breakthrough Research Identifies Pig Semen Ingredient as Key to Eye Drops That Halt Spread of Cancer Scientists in China have developed eye drops from pig semen that halted tumor growth in mice, potentially offering a less invasive treatment for childhood eye cancer. International Business Times UK · Mar 29
Elon Musk warns the U.S. could soon be producing more chips than we can turn on. And China doesn’t have the same issue China has rapidly expanded production capacity thanks to a reliance on solar energy, and Tesla is taking a page from its playbook. Fortune · Mar 29
The Kia EV5 Is The Boxier, Cheaper Alternative To The EV6. With One Catch. The made-in-China EV is cheaper and looks more like a conventionally SUV. But it doesn't have all of the EV6's advantages. InsideEVs · Mar 29
Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future A closed Strait of Hormuz is forcing Asia to look backwards—to coal—and forward—to nuclear energy and electric vehicles—simultaneously. Fortune · Mar 29
Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli wins again and moves into the championship lead Motorsport · Mar 29
Russia Stops Petrol Exports: Hidden Global Impact A sudden decision. A ripple felt across continents. Russia’s move to halt petrol exports from April 1 has triggered concern far beyond its borders. On the surface, it seems like a step to control domestic fuel prices. But the reality is far more complex. When a major energy supplier tightens… MyLifeXP · Mar 29
Will Anduril founder Palmer Luckey’s insistence on deferring to U.S. interests scare off the allies he wants to arm? "I’m not going to go to prison to sell you spare parts," Luckey tells Fortune. Fortune · Mar 28
The Times of India · Mar 28 Did China start fentanyl investigations after FBI director Kash Patel’s visit? China has stepped up cooperation with the United States in investigations into fentanyl trafficking following a recent visit by FBI Director Kash Patel to Beijing. The move comes amid growing concern in Washington over the role of precursor chemicals in the deadly opioid crisis affecting US.
The Times of India · Mar 28 Four US senators to tour Taiwan Donald's Trump China visit A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Photo used to advertise Scottish Highlands travel removed after it appears to show bus in China ‘Questions need to be asked’ said Highland Tourism of the ‘shameless’ incident
InsideEVs · Mar 28 China's EV Companies Aren't Just Making Great Cars. They're Making Money While American and European rivals bleed cash transitioning to EVs, a new crop of Chinese EV startups are in the black.
Space · Mar 28 This Week In Space podcast: Episode 203 — China Rising On Episode 203 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Dr. Namrata Goswami of Johns Hopkins University to examine the potential threats to American leadership in space.
Tom’s Hardware · Mar 28 Chinese universities performing military research acquired Super Micro servers with sanctioned Nvidia AI chips — public documents reveal purchases were completed in 2025 and 2026 despite US export controls Public documents revealed that four Chinese universities, including two that worked on military research for the PLA, were able to acquire servers with Nvidia A100 AI chips despite the U.S.'s export controls.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Kimi Antonelli pips frustrated George Russell to pole at Japanese Grand Prix Buoyed by his maiden victory in China, Antonelli delivered another composed performance to secure top spot in Suzuka
Homes & Gardens · Mar 28 You Only Need One Storage Cabinet to Make Your Dining Room Feel Equal Parts Beautiful and Practical – Just Ask Dolly Parton With one statement china cabinet, Dolly transforms her dining room into a space that’s both timeless and full of personal charm
Autosport · Mar 28 F1 Japanese GP: Antonelli on pole again, Verstappen out in Q2 Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around
Motorsport · Mar 28 F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Japanese GP Here's how things stand in 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix
Motorsport · Mar 28 F1 Japanese GP: Kimi Antonelli on pole, Max Verstappen out in Q2 Kimi Antonelli was fastest in qualifying at Suzuka, earning his second career pole position after China last time around