Business – Chinese American Times

10/16/202510/16/2025

Millions of Chinese Electronics Vanish from U.S. Online Stores After FCC Move

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently announced stricter scrutiny of electronic and communication devices produced by Chinese manufacturers. Following the decision, several major U.S. online retailers have removed millions of listings involving Chinese brands. The measure covers categories such as smartwatches, surveillance cameras, security systems, and network transmitters, marking a further escalation in Washington’s regulatory pressure on Chinese-made electronics.

Poros06 mins

Millions of Chinese Electronics Vanish from U.S. Online Stores After FCC Move

10/04/202510/04/2025

Oracle Family Moves to Acquire TikTok’s U.S. Business: Media Power and Political Influence Intertwined

In a transaction poised to reshape the global landscape of technology and media, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and his son David Ellison are emerging as central figures in the acquisition of TikTok’s U.S. operations. The deal, which intertwines politics, media, and control over information flows, could mark a decisive turn not only for TikTok’s future in America but also for the structure of U.S. media power.

Tang Fu07 mins

Oracle Family Moves to Acquire TikTok’s U.S. Business: Media Power and Political Influence Intertwined

10/01/202510/01/2025

Chinese Designer Toy Brand Pop Mart to Open Flagship Store in New York’s Times Square

According to the New York Post, Chinese designer toy company Pop Mart has leased approximately 7,000 square feet of retail space in New York’s Times Square and plans to open a flagship store by the end of 2026. This marks a significant expansion of the brand in the U.S. market and is seen as the latest step for a Chinese youth-oriented cultural brand entering one of the world’s most prominent commercial landmarks.

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Chinese Designer Toy Brand Pop Mart to Open Flagship Store in New York’s Times Square

09/17/202509/17/2025

China and U.S. Reach a Framework Agreement on TikTok, with U.S. Companies Holding an 80% Stake

On September 15, the U.S. government and China’s ByteDance reached a framework agreement regarding TikTok’s U.S. operations, successfully averting the TikTok ban that was set to take effect on September 17. The agreement secures TikTok’s continued presence in the U.S. and marks an important compromise in the ongoing technological tensions between China and the United States. Details of the deal—covering data security, equity structure, and future oversight—have drawn wide attention.

Tang Fu06 mins

China and U.S. Reach a Framework Agreement on TikTok, with U.S. Companies Holding an 80% Stake

09/12/202509/20/2025

Chinese Tea Brand Mixue Ice City Opens Its First Store in New York

Chinese tea chain Mixue Ice City recently opened its first U.S. store on Canal Street in Manhattan, New York, marking the brand’s official entry into the North American market. The new store is located at the border of Chinatown and Tribeca, covering approximately 2,100 square feet. The 10-year lease is priced at around $165 per…

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Chinese Tea Brand Mixue Ice City Opens Its First Store in New York

09/12/202509/20/2025

Elon Musk’s Company Sues Former Chinese Employee, Accusing Him of Stealing Grok Trade Secrets

On August 28, 2025, xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Tesla’s Elon Musk, filed a lawsuit in federal court in California against former engineer Xuechen Li, accusing him of stealing trade secrets related to xAI’s chatbot Grok before leaving the company and taking them to competitor OpenAI. According to the complaint, Li joined xAI…

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