Daily brief
China has called on its banks to limit their exposure to US debt, with multiple reports indicating new guidance to be cautious with or cut investments in US Treasury bonds. The move is seen as a response to financial risks and geopolitical tensions, contributing to a rise in the yen as markets anticipate reduced Chinese purchases.
French economic advisers have recommended the EU impose tariffs or weaken the euro to counter China's trade advantages.
The CIA is looking to accelerate its access to new technologies in what it describes as a race against China.
BYD has filed a lawsuit seeking a refund over tariffs imposed during the Trump administration on Chinese auto imports.
A new report finds that Chinese technology underpins Iran's system of internet control.