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China Accused of 'Industrial-Scale' AI Theft by US

China is facing accusations from the White House of systematically stealing U.S. artificial intelligence intellectual property.Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said in a Thursday memo that Beijing uses thousands of proxy accounts and "jailbreaking techniques" to extract American AI capabilities.He added that the moves are exploitative and allow foreign actors to "strip security protocols" and result in models that aren't "ideologically neutral and truth-seeking."The memo, released weeks before a Trump-Xi summit, threatens to reignite tech tensions that cooled in October 2025.Beijing said the allegations are "baseless," according to a Reuters report.

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Chinese Stocks Retreat on Dimmer Hopes for US-Iran Truce; Debutant Semight Surges 876%

Chinese stocks closed lower on the last trading day of the week as growing tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, slipped 0.3% or by 13.35 points to 4,079.90. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 0.7% or by 103.15 points to 14,940.30.Stalled talks between the U.S. and Iran, coupled with Tehran's continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, weakened investor appetite, Reuters reported Friday.Washington also accused Beijing of stealing intellectual property from U.S. artificial intelligence laboratories on an industrial scale, as shown in a memo shared on social media.Chinese semiconductor shares finished 2% higher on Friday following the launch of DeepSeek's preview of its V4 model, according to Reuters.On the corporate front, shares in Eoptolink Technology (SHE:300502) plunged 12% despite posting a 77% rise in its first-quarter profit.Debutant Semight Instruments (SHA:688808) closed 876% higher during its first trading day Friday. The Chinese manufacturer of electronic measurement instruments and semiconductor test equipment opened at 736.92 yuan, 800% higher or nine times higher than the offering price of 81.88 yuan per share.

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Market Chatter: Chinese Pet Food Consumers Pick Local Brands Over International Rivals

China's local pet food brands are clawing market share from Western rivals with aggressive marketing and lower prices, Reuters reported Thursday.Chinese-made pet food rose nearly 18% to 1.9 million metric tons in 2025, becoming the fastest growing segment of the animal fed industry, according to the report. Yearly sales jumped six times between 2014 and 2024.Local brands are offering flashy packaging, various flavors and Douyin ads, squeezing international giants such as Canada's Orijen and Nestlé's Purina. General Mills' Blue Buffalo has already exited China, Reuters wrote.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: US Seeks Broad China Agriculture Deal

The U.S. wants China to commit to buying a wider range of farm goods beyond soybeans, Reuters reported Wednesday.⁠U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he hopes for a deliverable during President Donald Trump's visit to China next month, according to the report.Washington is also pushing to establish a mechanism to expand trade in non-sensitive goods, including agriculture, the news outlet reported.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Half of China's Workers in Service Sector in 2025

China's service sector now employs 50% of the national workforce as of end-2025, up from 48.8% the previous year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.Livestream hosts, delivery riders and drivers have emerged as new forms of employment in recent years.In the first quarter, services contributed 61.7% of gross domestic product and 63.2% of economic growth, up respectively 0.4 of a percentage point and 4 percentage points from last year.

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Market Chatter: Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Stall Amid Policy Tensions

Nvidia's H200 AI chips have yet to reach Chinese buyers, with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick saying Beijing has not approved purchases as it prioritizes domestic industry investments, Reuters reported Wednesday.Despite conditional clearance from Donald Trump's administration, disagreements on both sides have delayed shipments, according to the report.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Chinese Shares Slide as Middle East Tensions Rise; Wus Printed Jumps 4% on Better Q1 Performance

Mainland Chinese shares slipped on Thursday on investor worries regarding rising tensions in the Middle East.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, lost 0.3% or 13.01 points to reach 4,093.25. The Shenzhen Component Index slipped 0.9% or by 133.84 points to 15,043.45.Investors became risk-averse following Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, Reuters reported Thursday.The action comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said there is "no time frame" for the war with Iran due to the American blockade on Iranian ports, CNN reported separately.Iran's chief negotiator earlier said talks with the U.S. are not possible as Tehran believes Washington violated the ceasefire due to the blockade, according to the BBC.Onshore liquor sales saw relief, with the CSI Liquor Index jumping 2% at market close.Shanxi Xinghuacun Fen Wine Factory (SHA:600809) closed 4% higher despite 2025 profit staying flat at 12.2 billion yuan.Wus Printed Circuit Kunshan (SHE:002463) shares rose 3% during the closing bell following a 63% rise in its first-quarter profit.

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China's Logs 6% Rise in Q1 Postal Sector Revenue

China's postal sector revenue rose 5.9% year on year to 449.3 billion yuan in the first quarter, according to the State Post Bureau.Express delivery revenue rose 6.8% to 369.0 billion yuan.Total parcels reached 51.9 billion, a 4.5% increase, with express deliveries at 47.73 billion items, up 5.8%.In March, the sector's revenue climbed 3.1% to 157.3 billion yuan, with express delivery revenue rising 4.7% to 130.5 billion yuan.

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China Posts 2% Rise in Q1 Inter-Regional Trips

China logged 17.8 billion inter-regional trips in the first quarter, up 2.2% year on year, according to the transport ministry.Road trips stood at 16.4 billion, while waterway trips hit 58.6 million.Freight volume rose 4.1% to 13.2 billion tonnes.Fixed-asset investment in transport reached 651.9 billion yuan.

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China Leads Global Nuclear Power Capacity

China's installed nuclear capacity surpassed 120 million kilowatts by end-2025, ranking first worldwide, said Chinese Nuclear Society head Wang Shoujun.The nation had 112 units in operation, construction, or approved.

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China Slashes Fuel Prices

China on Wednesday cut gasoline prices by 555 yuan per tonne and diesel by 530 yuan, following sharp swings in international crude oil prices.The National Development and Reform Commission said the 10-day average remained below the previous cycle despite a recent rebound.State oil giants China National Petroleum, China Petrochemical and China National Offshore Oil have been ordered to ensure stable supply.

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China Launches Measures to Improve Service Sector

China introduced a set of measures that aims to boost the quality and efficiency of the service sector, the State Council said in a Tuesday press release.The measures will address weaknesses within the sector to ensure quality services in the elderly care and childcare services, as well as healthcare and culture, tourism and sports.The policy will also include the coordination of the establishment of major open cooperation platforms, such as the service trade's demonstration zones for innovative development.The service sector's total scale is expected to be worth 100 trillion yuan by 2030.

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China Stocks Rise as Investors Await US-Iran Truce; China Unicom Slides 3%

Chinese stocks continued their upward trend on Wednesday as investors showed cautious optimism following the extension of a truce between the U.S. and Iran.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, gained 0.5% or by 21.18 points to 4,106.26. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 1.3% or by 195.15 points to 15,177.29.The rise comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend a truce with Iran to accommodate more peace negotiations, Reuters reported separately Wednesday.Investors seemed to have heaved a sigh of relief even if it was not yet clear whether Iran or Israel would adhere to the extension, Reuters said.The market has also become increasingly numb to the effects of geopolitical tensions, with Middle East geopolitical risks gradually easing, according to the newswire, citing Nanhua Futures analysts.In corporate news, China United Network Communications' (SHA:600050) shares dropped 3% during the closing bell following an 18% fall in first-quarter profit to 2.14 billion yuan.China Petroleum & Chemical (SHA:600028) or Sinopec's Shanghai shares slipped 1% after one of its units trimmed its stake in battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (SHE:300750, HKG:3750) by 8.5 million shares, equivalent to HK$6 billion, multiple media reports said. CATL's Shenzhen shares fell nearly 1%.

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Volkswagen to Launch AI Agents with 'Human-Like' Abilities in China

Volkswagen unveiled plans to launch new artificial intelligence-powered "agents" in China that would be able to interact with drivers on a "human-like" level, the German car group said in a Wednesday press release.The AI agent, which incorporates a locally trained large language model, will be installed in all vehicles made for the Chinese market and will be introduced in the second half of the year."Unlike a simple voice assistant that reacts to specific commands, an Agentic AI proactively understands user intent, executes complex, multi-system actions, and makes contextual decisions to achieve a goal through natural conversation," Volkswagen said.The automaker also said it will expand to 30 electrified vehicle models by 2027 and 50 more by 2030, including 30 all-electric vehicles.

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Market Chatter: Tesla Registers AI-Powered Voice Assistant Feature in Shanghai

Tesla completed the registration of its artificial intelligence-powered voice assistant feature in Shanghai, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing the Chinese city's local authority.The U.S. electric vehicle maker's AI system is among 158 AI-powered applications and functionalities filed in the city, the report said.The filing is part of the Chinese government's aim to regulate the AI-powered technology, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: China's Silver Imports Surge to Record High in March on Solar Demand

Chinese silver imports surged to an all-time high of 836 tons in March, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing Customs.The haul compares with the country's 10-year seasonal average of 306 tons, Bloomberg said.Investors piled into small silver bars as an alternative to expensive gold, while solar manufacturers frontloaded more silver ahead of the removal of export tax rebates on April 1, the report said.Solar companies consume about 20% of silver annually, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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China Expresses Worry Over US Seizure of Iranian Ship, Foreign Ministry Says

China flagged concerns about the U.S.' seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "forced interception," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Monday."The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is sensitive and complex," Guo said, adding that parties should abide by the truce and "provide the necessary conditions for the restoration of normal passage through the strait."The cargo ship had travelled from China, Reuters reported separately, citing the Iranian military.

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Market Chatter: Russia to Sell Natural Gas to China at Lower Prices Than Europe

The Russian government expects to sell natural gas to China at prices 38% lower than those paid by Europe, Bloomberg reported Monday, citing two people familiar with governmental forecasts.Russian gas prices for the Chinese market are seen to hit $258.80 per 1,000 cubic meters this year, more than one-third of the price offered to its remaining European buyers, the report said.The gap could narrow in the next three years but will only be more than 27% in 2029, the report said.The lower prices could explain why a pivot to China could not offset Russia's losses in its Western markets, Bloomberg said.Most European markets severed with Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, the report said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Chinese Passenger Trips Rise 12% in March

China's civil aviation passenger trips rose more than 12% to 66.6 million in March, Xinhua News Agency reported Monday.Domestic passenger trips jumped around 12% year over year to 59.5 million, while international passenger trips grew 17% year over year to 7.1 million, the report said.Cargo and mail transport increased 4.2% to 851,000 tonnes.Throughput on domestic routes edged up 1.3% to 458,000 tonnes, while throughput on international routes expanded 7.8% to 393,000 tonnes.

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China's Registered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Fleet Rises 51% in 2025

China's registered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fleet rose 51% year over year to 3.3 million units in 2025, Xinhua News Agency reported Monday, citing the Civil Aviation Administration.Flight hours on UAVs surged nearly 70% to 45.3 million during the year.

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