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Eli Lilly acquisition of blood-cancer developer leads a day of cross-border corporate shakeups Eli Lilly acquisition bolsters the drugmaker’s hematology pipeline while China blocks a major Meta AI deal and …

Will China replace the United States as the world’s leading power? As the United States withdraws from many international bodies, analysts ask whether China can replace the United States by …

Japan to establish national intelligence council as part of security overhaul Japan will create a national intelligence agency to centralize threat analysis and counter-disinformation, a move aimed at strengthening responses …

China to Allow Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan from 2026 to Boost Adoption China will permit the digital yuan to be held as interest-bearing savings from 2026, a move designed to increase …

China oil exports cut deepens energy crisis as U.S. accuses Beijing of hoarding China oil exports cut deepens energy crisis as U.S. accuses Beijing of hoarding (150–160 characters) China oil …

China’s role in Iran crisis tested as U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz takes effect U.S. blockade of Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, effective April 13, 2026, puts …

German automakers start 2026 with broad sales decline as China slowdown and EV transition weigh German automakers report weaker Q1 2026 deliveries as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cite China shortfalls …

China export slowdown deepens in March 2026 as energy costs and Iran conflict weigh on shipments China export slowdown deepened in March 2026: exports rose 2.5% year‑on‑year while imports jumped …

Volkswagen sales decline as China and US deliveries slump despite European gains VW sales decline: Volkswagen delivered 2.05 million vehicles in Jan–Mar, down 4% year‑on‑year, as weakness in China and …