US targets firms in China, Hong Kong

US sanctions more Hong Kong firms for aiding Iranian drone makers
US targets firms in China, Hong Kong over alleged role in Iranian drone procurement
Treasury sanctions six Hong Kong entities for helping Iranian drone network
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control Wednesday sanctioned six Hong Kong companies for allegedly being part of a covert Iranian drone procurement network.

China, Hong Kong and Chery

China's Chery Auto applies for Hong Kong IPO
Hong Kong, Asian stocks drop as US pressures China
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China’s Chery Automobile applies for Hong Kong IPO
New World Development says will raise cash, cut debt after first-half loss
New World Development , one of the biggest property developers in Hong Kong, reported an interim net loss of HK$6.63 billion ($852.45 million) on Friday, following a prolonged property downturn and high interest costs.
Hong Kong pledges $127.67 million to create AI institute
Hong Kong said on Wednesday that it is setting aside $127.67 million to create an artificial intelligence research institute that will conduct research and development.
‘We’re Your True Friends,’ Xi Tells Putin, as Trump Courts Russia
Xi Tells Putin China Supports Russia-US Collaboration on Ukraine
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia’s efforts to end Ukraine war
How U.S. Minuteman III Tests Stack Up Against Russia's ICBM Track Record
Both the U.S. and Russia deploy hundreds of nuclear-armed ICBMs that can be fired and reach targets within minutes.
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Global stocks unfazed as US and Russia hold talks
Global stock markets held largely steady on Tuesday as top US and Russian diplomats held their first high-level discussions since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Global Markets Surge Amid AI Optimism and Geopolitical Talks
European and global markets begin the week on a positive note, driven by AI adoption and geopolitical discussions. Hong Kong leads gains with a notable rise, while Goldman Sachs highlights potential growth in Chinese equities due to AI.