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China and the United States, the world's two largest economies, have been engaging in a tense competition for geopolitical, economic and tech supremacy.
China Hopes U.S. Election Will Be ‘Smooth and Successful’
Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng tells press that he hopes the next administration will meet China ‘halfway’

Xie Zhenhua Is Back as China’s Top Climate Envoy
Appointment of veteran environmental negotiator who brokered Paris accord with John Kerry signals Beijing’s high priority on working with U.S. on climate change

Wuhan Gives Up on Troubled $18.5 Billion Chipmaking Project
A year after grinding to a halt, Wuhan Hongxin dismisses workforce, telling employees ‘there is no plan for production resumption,’ one worker says

NetEase Calls on Google to Lower App Store Commissions as Profits Tumble
CEO of China’s second-largest online game developer says U.S. tech giant’s fees are ‘unhealthy and probably unsustainable’

Online Sports Retailer Fanatics Makes Play for China Market
The joint venture with private equity firm Hillhouse will sell licensed goods including NBA and NFL merchandise

Late Founder’s Ex-Wife Takes Helm at Game Firm After His High-Profile Poisoning
Xu Fenfen will take over as chairman of Yoozoo Games, following the Christmas Day death of company founder Lin Qi, allegedly at the hands of an underling

India-China Economic Ties Expected to Get Back on Track, for Now
All indications are that New Delhi will allow more investment from China, India’s largest trading partner

U.S. Companies Plan Smaller China Investments Due to Stranded Execs
AmCham finds businesses upbeat on prospects despite trade conflict worries

Credit Suisse and UBS Are Moving Hong Kong-Based Bankers to the Mainland
The Swiss investment banks are following rivals in relocating staff to the mainland to chase profits estimated to reach $47 billion in investment banking alone by 2026

CX Daily: Who Are the Losers in the HNA Bankruptcy?
China's President Xi declares 'total victory' in the country's fight against absolute poverty. Geely and Volvo call off their merger plan

Airline Trade Group Plans to Launch Digital Vaccine Passport in March
International travel association signs up half a dozen airlines to test Covid-19 app as industry looks for ways to bolster global travel

Vaccine Startup Clover Biopharma Raises $230 Million in Financing
Series C fundraising puts capital raised in 12 months over $400 million as Chengdu-based company pushes development of Covid-19 inoculation

Opinion: China Helped the U.S. Dodge an Inflation Bullet
Because the Chinese economy got back on its feet so quickly after Covid-19 struck, its cheaper exports were key in holding down American

Biden Trade Nominee Says China Is Both a Rival and a Partner
The comments illustrate how Katherine Tai will pursue a hard line, while also indicating a more methodical and practical style

Biden Directs Staff to Address Chip Shortages Idling Auto Plants
U.S. president is directing his administration to address shortfalls that have suspended production at some American auto plants