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• Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report - A report published on Tuesday has found Chinese organized crime networks to be laundering massive volumes of illicit funds through
• Scenic trains, cruises and concerts: China’s new plan to get consumers spending again - China rolled out a new work plan to boost services consumption as stimulus measures to boost households spending on goods have so far done little to lift demand.
• China's AI and robotics push isn't enough to kickstart its economy, leaving growth more exposed to trade risks - New tech sectors still account for a far smaller portion of China's economy than the gap left by the real estate slump.
• China decries U.S. action in Venezuela — even as it guards billions at stake - China's immediate priority in the wake of the U.S. attack on Venezuela is to protect economic interests, analysts said.
• ‘Might makes right’? Why the U.S. strike on Venezuela won’t push China into a Taiwan gamble - Analysts say China is unlikely to change its Taiwan strategy after the U.S. arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro, despite renewed claims of Washington's double standards.
• China’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is building robots and fortune-telling AI apps at the same time - Hangzhou’s AI ecosystem now spans everything from cutting-edge robotics to experimental apps built by solo founders.
• China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations - China’s economy ended the year on a slightly less gloomy note as manufacturing, services and construction activity all improved in December.