China
China's decision to drastically reduce its reliance on U.S. soybeans has sent reverberations across global agricultural markets, fundamentally reshaping trade dynamics and placing immense pressure on American farmers. As of October 2, 2025, this pivot is not merely a temporary blip but an intensifying strategic realignment, driven
China
China is vigorously pursuing semiconductor self-sufficiency, a national imperative driven by ambitious industrial policies and escalating geopolitical tensions. As of September 2025, the nation has made significant, albeit uneven, progress towards its "Made in China 2025" goal, aiming for 70% self-sufficiency in semiconductors. While falling short of this
DCE
As September 2025 draws to a close, the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) petrochemical futures market presents a complex and varied landscape. Key commodities such as polypropylene (PP), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and PVC have seen fluctuating fortunes, largely influenced by persistent oversupply, cautious domestic demand, and China's overarching
US Export Controls
Washington, D.C. – September 29, 2025 – The U.S. Commerce Department has significantly broadened the scope of its restricted export list, the Entity List, to automatically include subsidiaries owned 50 percent or more by any company already on the blacklist. This pivotal new rule, issued today, September 29, 2025, is
Zijin Mining
In a monumental shift within the global commodities landscape, China's Zijin Mining Group (HKG: 2899) has achieved a market capitalization exceeding $100 billion, firmly establishing itself as the world's third-largest metals miner by market value. This remarkable ascent, confirmed in September 2025, not only signifies a
Warren Buffett
In a move that has sent ripples through global financial markets, Warren Buffett's investment conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, NYSE) (BRK.B, NYSE), has reportedly completed the offloading of its entire stake in Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD (1211.HK, HKEX) (002594.SZ, SZSE). This significant divestment,
AMD
Santa Clara, CA - Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is navigating a complex geopolitical landscape, marked by impressive growth in its Data Center segment on one hand, and the intricate web of U.S. export controls on advanced AI chips to China on the other. The company reported a significant
NVIDIA
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), the undisputed leader in high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI) accelerators, finds itself increasingly entangled in the escalating geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. Recent directives from Beijing reportedly halting purchases of NVIDIA's cutting-edge AI chips by major Chinese tech
NVIDIA
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), the global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) chip manufacturing, finds itself at a critical juncture in China, grappling with intensified U.S. export restrictions and a retaliatory antitrust probe from Beijing. These geopolitical headwinds are significantly impacting the company's sales forecasts and casting a shadow
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) is navigating a turbulent geopolitical landscape, facing significant challenges due to stringent U.S. export controls on its data center GPUs destined for the lucrative Chinese market. The latest restrictions, which specifically target AMD's MI308 accelerators, have forced the company to re-evaluate its
Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and China's Shanghai Composite Index have delivered a stunning performance in 2025, charting a course of remarkable growth that has captivated global investors and signaled a potential resurgence for the region's financial markets. With both indices recording significant year-to-date
AMD
The U.S. government's recent tightening of export controls on advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips has dealt a significant blow to Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) (NASDAQ: AMD), particularly impacting its Instinct MI308 data center GPU products. These restrictions have led to substantial inventory and related charges for the