February 11, 2026

China Supports AI Drug Makers with Major Capital Injection to Boost Biotech Self-Reliance

Chinese AI drug maker METiS TechBio secured 400 million yuan from government-linked funds, pushing its AI-designed drug towards China’s first regulatory approval.

February 11, 2026

French Wine and Spirit Exports Fall Sharply in China and US in 2025 Amid Tariffs

French wine and spirit exports to mainland China and the US plunged nearly 20% in 2025. Tariffs imposed by both countries hit sales hard. The French Federation of Wine and Spirit Exporters warns of challenging recovery ahead.

February 11, 2026

Gold and Silver Prices Jump as US Yields Fall on Weak December Retail Sales

Gold and silver prices climbed after US Treasury yields dropped due to stalled December retail sales. Investors eye upcoming jobs and inflation data for Fed clues.

February 11, 2026

China's AI Robots Star at Spring Festival Gala, Spotlights Overcapacity Risks

AI robots will take center stage at China’s Spring Festival Gala, marking official support. Experts warn this could spark heavy investment and lead to overcapacity in the robotics sector.

February 11, 2026

South Koreans Choose Japan Over Family Rites This Lunar New Year Holiday

This Lunar New Year, many South Koreans are flying to Japan instead of observing ancestral rites at home. Short holidays and a weak yen are making Japan, especially Fukuoka and Osaka, top travel picks. The trend shows a cultural shift toward multigenerational trips and new travel styles.