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Will China launch an AI stimulus plan?
Here's a trillion-dollar question for you: What should Beijing do to keep the AI animal spirits flowing following DeepSeek’s blowout success? Premier Li Qiang has an answer: Stimulate demand for AI-powered products. At a Thursday State Council study session, Li called… Read More »

Lining up the bargaining chips
On Wednesday, the NYT published an article outlining how Trump plans to approach trade relations with China, citing White House insiders. The bottom line: Trump wants to do a deal with Beijing: “Trump has expressed interest in a deal that… Read More »

Rare earth traceability system aims to clean up industry, could support export controls
Is Beijing planning to put export controls on rare earth elements (REEs)? On Wednesday, the industrial ministry (MIIT) published draft regulations for developing an REE product traceability system. Some context: The rules are designed to implement requirements announced in last… Read More »