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Tuesday 21 October 2025
China's eSIM rollout hits snags as iPhone Air sparks policy growing pains
Apple's iPhone Air, the first smartphone in China without a physical SIM slot, ushers in the country's long-awaited eSIM era. But despite the milestone, eSIM adoption in China remains...
Saturday 18 October 2025
Stellantis bets big on America with US$13 billion manufacturing shift
Stellantis, one of the world's five largest auto groups, has announced plans to relocate production of its flagship Jeep Compass from Canada to the United States—a move that...
Friday 17 October 2025
With EV credits expired and tariffs mounting, US automakers shift costs to buyers

As the Trump administration lets key electric vehicle tax credits expire and former President Donald Trump's legacy tariffs continue...

Thursday 16 October 2025
Policy shift prompts last-minute rush in China's EV market
China's electric vehicle market is entering a pivotal moment. As the government prepares to scale back a decade-long tax exemption policy, automakers are rushing to push new models...
Wednesday 15 October 2025
GM and Ford forced to scrap EV incentive plans after Capitol Hill pushback
In the wake of the US government's decision to end electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the end of September 2025, Detroit automakers General...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's Ministry of Commerce vows to 'fight to the end' as hawks rise before 4th plenum
Amid China's toughest-ever rare earth export controls, China's Ministry of Commerce on October 14, 2025, reiterated a firm stance against the US, stating that if Washington continues...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's EV fleets dominate as Europe struggles with mandates
As the European Union pushes forward with mandatory quotas to accelerate the electrification of corporate and commercial vehicle fleets, its top-down approach is encountering significant...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
EU plans mandatory EV quotas for corporate fleets, pressuring carmakers
The European Union is preparing to push its green transition into a new and more forceful phase — one that could spark a contentious standoff with parts of its own automotive...
Tuesday 14 October 2025
China's rare earth exports plunge 30% in September amid tighter controls
According to the latest data from China's General Administration of Customs, China's rare earth exports dropped sharply by 30.9% month-over-month to 4,000.3 tons in September 2025,...
Friday 10 October 2025
SEMICON West 2025: Chip leaders urge policy stability to counter China
At the geopolitics forum of SEMICON West 2025, corporate government affairs executives from Arm Holdings, ASML, Entegris, Intel, and Lam Research all presented policy recommendations...
Thursday 9 October 2025
Beijing tightens tech controls, linking rare earths to AI and national security

In a major escalation of its tech resource policy, China's Ministry of Commerce announced new export restrictions on rare earth materials,...

Wednesday 8 October 2025
Hotai Motor denies US import rumors as tax cuts boost Taiwanese car market
Amid the ongoing tariff negotiations between the US and Taiwan, Hotai Motor has denied recent reports that it plans to switch to importing Toyota Camry and new-generation RAV4 models...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Beijing's K-visa policy sparks domestic debate over job opportunities for youth
China's new K-visa program, designed to attract foreign STEM professionals, has triggered domestic backlash amid soaring youth unemployment. Critics argue the policy, which allows...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
US rebuilds rare earth supply chain to cut China dependence
The global rare earth market has long been dominated by China, encompassing everything from ore extraction to separation and refining, and even magnet manufacturing. Although the...
Wednesday 8 October 2025
Taiwan car market rebounds by 9.4% in September, in anticipation of year-end boom
New car registrations in Taiwan surged in September 2025, driven by the government's revised vehicle tax reduction policy and intensified brand promotions. With 32,228 new vehicles...