Business Brief (March 20): PBOC Pledges Stability Across Stocks, Bonds and Forex China, U.S. to study mechanism to expand trade cooperation; Chinese regulators tighten oversight of NEV sector Caixin Global · Mar 20
Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with 153 break Playing Ryan Day in China, O’Sullivan set a new record in professional snooker. The Independent UK · Mar 20
China is becoming a 'factory to the factories,' powering global manufacturing in places like Southeast Asia even as U.S. trade declines China stepped up to diversify its trading partners, and mostly with emerging economies,” says McKinsey's Jeongmin Seong. Fortune · Mar 20
Energy fallout from Iran war signals a global wake-up call for renewable energy The Iran war is exposing how much the global economy still depends on fragile fossil fuel supplies The Independent UK · Mar 20
Supermicro’s cofounder was just accused of smuggling $2.5 billion in GPUs to China The arrest of board member Yih-Shyan “Wally” Liaw—who previously resigned following an accounting scandal in 2018—led an after-hours trading drop of 12% in the Nvidia-linked server manufacturer's stock. Fortune · Mar 20
3 men are charged with conspiring to smuggle US artificial intelligence to China A senior vice president of Super Micro Computer Inc. and two others affiliated with the company have been charged with conspiring to smuggle billions of dollars of computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to China The Independent UK · Mar 20
China has been preparing for a global energy crisis for years. It is paying off now As other Asian economies race to conserve energy, China has huge reserves of oil and gas as well as alternative energy sources like wind and solar The Guardian - AU · Mar 20
The Xiaomi YU7 GT Aims At Porsche With 990 Horsepower And 438 Miles Of Range China's MIIT has exposed the GT version of the YU7 crossover, which beats the Porsche Macan Turbo in output. InsideEVs · Mar 19
Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz There appears to be some tension as President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answer questions from White House reporters about Japan’s support for the Iran war The Independent UK · Mar 19
Robotaxis are old news — China’s AI delivery vans are here, and their terrifying mission has everyone talking China’s autonomous delivery vans are rapidly becoming a global meme, gaining traction for their relentless and often chaotic determination to complete their routes, no matter what obstacles stand in their way. Viral clips showcasing these driverless AI vehicles have exploded across social media, depicting them plowing through fresh concrete, dragging… The Mary Sue · Mar 19
16,000 missiles, a vengeful Iran, and an AI race America cannot afford to lose: 2026 threat assessment, explained The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of escalating global threats: a five-fold rise in missiles targeting the US, Iran seeking revenge, North Korea’s expanding arsenal, and China’s race for AI dominance. While highlighting persistent cyber, space, and nuclear challenges, the report credits Trump for border security and de-escalation efforts, noting… The Times of India · Mar 19
McLaren F1 boss issues rallying cry at Woking HQ after China GP disaster Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were forced to withdraw before Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix started The Independent UK · Mar 19
Is this the game-changer? TCL's new micro-LED TV massively cuts the price of the 'OLED-killer' tech — and it launched a new 300Hz 'Super Quantum Dot' TV too TCL's new 163-inch micro-LEDs are selling in China for less than half the price you'd expect TechRadar · Mar 19
China is ready to drive leadership of a low-carbon world – by making the international rules Donald Trump has made it clear he has no intention of playing a global leadership role in green energy or a move towards net zero. The Conversation · Mar 19
Fortune · Mar 19 China doesn't need a trade deal to win. Here's what CEOs are missing Ram Charan has advised Fortune 500 CEOs for decades. His message after the Paris talks: stop waiting for a diplomatic breakthrough that will never come.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Macao lawmakers pass a bill allowing closed-door trials for national security reasons Macao’s lawmakers on Thursday unanimously passed a law that could allow closed-door court proceedings if the authorities deemed public hearings would harm national security
The Conversation · Mar 19 Will the world fill the climate leadership void left by the US? The Trump administration pulled the rug out from underneath US federal climate policy in February, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overturned the landmark 2009 “endangerment finding”. Now, the official policy of the US government holds that greenhouse gases do not pose a risk to human health.
The Independent UK · Mar 19 China's Hubei province arrests 7, shuts websites in fentanyl crackdown A Chinese province has intensified a crackdown on fentanyl precursor trafficking, an issue that strained U.S.-China relations and prompted tariffs on imports from China
The Independent UK · Mar 19 Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies Asian countries are racing to save energy and shield consumers as the war on Iran disrupts oil and gas flows
The Independent UK · Mar 19 US waters down assessment of China’s threat to Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community says Chinese leaders do not currently plan to execute an invasion of Taiwan in 2027
RideApart · Mar 19 This Chinese Motorcycle Company Wants to Take on the Russians For Sidecar Dominance If you want a sidecar for your motorcycle in 2026, your best bet is to hit up Ural. But that may all change as CFMoto wants in on the sidecar action, along with it being 2WD.
Autosport · Mar 19 Where Racing Bulls is exploiting its F1 power unit better than Red Bull Racing Bulls' VCARB 03 appears to be difficult to overtake on the straights thanks to its extremely high top speeds – made possible by how it operates the Red Bull-Ford powertrain
Motorsport · Mar 19 Nico Rosberg sends emotional message to Kimi Antonelli after first F1 win in China Nico Rosberg sent Kimi Antonelli an emotional congratulatory message after the Mercedes driver secured his maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix
Motorsport · Mar 19 How China F1 weekend "exposed Audi's weaknesses" Audi team boss recaps an up-and-down start to the season with a points finish and two missed starts, as Formula 1's latest power unit manufacturer struggles for reliability
Euronews · Mar 19 China unveils UFO-shaped eVTOL vehicle capable of urban takeoffs A UFO-shaped eVTOL aircraft, built for tight urban air mobility, has been completing tests flights in Wuhan, China.