China
China simulates blockade around Taiwan
China launched live-fire military drills around Taiwan simulating a blockade of ports, prompting Taipei to condemn the exercises and authorize forces to respond amid tensions after U.S. arms sales.
BYD overtakes Tesla, leads EVs
Chinese automaker BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles in 2025, with sales estimates showing it surpassed the U.S. company.
China Mobilizes Forces; Taiwan Responds
China began large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, mobilizing naval, air and rocket units in "Mission Justice 2025," and Taiwan condemned the drills and deployed forces.
Supply fears send copper soaring
Copper was on course for its biggest annual rise in more than 15 years, rising over 35% as traders drove metals higher on supply fears from mining disruptions and tariffs.
