Dell opens AI centre in Shenzhen as PC maker shows commitment to China
Dell’s new AI Smart Solutions Centre comes one year after reports that it would be reducing its reliance on China.
Canada orders shutdown of TikTok’s local business, but app not banned
Canadians will still have access to the short-video app owned by China’s ByteDance and can continue to create content.
Trump’s national security jobs will go to loyalists, China hawks: analyst
Top candidates to fill secretary of state, other cabinet posts have consistently taken hard lines on Beijing, Chinese companies.
Canada plays China card in preparation for Trump trade fight
Facing the threat of US tariffs, Ottawa seeks to make the case that Canada is aligned with Trump’s strategy for competing with China.
Trump win makes balancing act between China and US even trickier for developing countries
The pledge to put 60 per cent tariffs on Chinese exports will have a major impact on economic decision-making across different continents.
Germany’s Olaf Scholz fires finance minister, bringing ruling coalition to chaotic end
The chancellor says he sacked Christian Lindner for obstructive behaviour on budget disputes, accusing him of putting party before country.
North Korea’s support for Russia won’t be a game changer in Ukraine
Pyongyang’s support for Russia is part of a public relations campaign for Kim Jong-un, who has his eye on Russian supplies and tech.
Mexican leader ‘convinced’ US ties will stay positive after Donald Trump’s election win
But Chinese investments in country such as electric-vehicle factories plus looming changes to a key free-trade deal could complicate matters.
Israel’s Netanyahu discusses ‘Iranian threat’ with Trump
Tehran-backed Hezbollah says its militants are ready to fight Israel, and the US election result will have no bearing on the war in Lebanon.
Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump to concede US presidential election
In a bitter footnote for the sitting US vice-president, she is expected to oversee Congress’ certification of her Republican rival’s victory.