China cuts market-based benchmark lending rates

Tech and Chip Stocks Face a Dilemma Amid Tariff Talks 2025-04-18

Apple is at the center of the tariff debate. Recent estimates suggest that new tariffs could cost Apple $8.5 billion annually, pushing the iPhone 16 Pro's component costs from $549 to $846. If these costs are passed to consumers, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could retail for up to $2,300, a significant jump from $1,599.

Tech and Chip Stocks Tumble as Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Trigger Sell-Off

Apple has become a focal point in the tariff war. Morgan Stanley estimates new U.S. tariffs could cost Apple $8.5 billion annually, raising the iPhone 16 Pro's component costs from $549 to $846. If passed on to consumers, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could retail for as much as $2,300, up from $1,599.

China’s AI Chip Ecosystem Needs Improvement, Says Member of Chinese Academy of Engineering

He explained that the computing power required by large models spans four main stages: model development, model training, model fine-tuning, and model inference. Consequently, computing power is essential throughout the lifecycle of a large model.

China to Support Leading Firms in Borrowing Long-term Foreign Debt

China to Consume Up to 7.7% More Natural Gas in 2024: Report

Nearly 80,000 Chinese AI-related Firms Disappear Since ChatGPT Launch

Despite the initial surge in AI startups fueled by the technology boom, many companies have struggled with financial viability, facing the dual challenges of high cash burn rates and a cooling investment climate.

iPhone shipments surged 52% YoY and grew much stronger than a bounceback of 12% YoY increase in March after a 37% plunge in the first two months of the year

Foreign Tourists Return to China as Visa-Free Policy Coverage Expands

"During peak times, I had to handle three groups in a day," Jin recalls. The practice of managing multiple groups in a day, referred to as "group stacking," became commonplace as guides rushed from one tour attraction to another.

A Grand Wedding and $8 Billion Fujianese Business Network

This marriage between the heir and heiress of two enterprises is undoubtedly a strategic move, enabling the two to complement resources and fend off risks together, with far-reaching implications for both families.