China

China’s Exports Surge as Global Demand Remains Strong, But Trade Tensions Loom

China’s exports surged by 12.7% in October, marking the fastest growth in over two years and outpacing analyst expectations of…

1 week ago

American Brands are Feeling the Squeeze as Sales Drop in China

U.S. consumer giants are finding China a challenging market as slowing consumer spending and strong local competition impact sales. Tech…

3 weeks ago

China Slashes Tariffs for Developing Nations

Starting December, China will cut tariffs for goods from 43 of the world’s least developed nations, primarily across Africa and…

3 weeks ago

China Hits Back with Brandy Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate

In the latest round of trade disputes, China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, a move seen as…

1 month ago

“Black Myth: Wukong” Breaks Records with 10 Million Sales in Just Three Days

"Black Myth: Wukong," a Chinese-developed action RPG, has achieved unprecedented success, selling over 10 million copies within just three days…

3 months ago

China’s Economy Surges with High-Tech Manufacturing Boost

China’s economy demonstrated a stronger-than-anticipated performance at the beginning of the year, primarily fueled by significant advancements in high-tech manufacturing…

7 months ago

EU Probes into Chinese Solar Firms for Possible Unfair Subsidies

The European Commission has initiated inquiries into two Chinese solar panel manufacturers amid concerns of potential government subsidies that contravene…

8 months ago

Volkswagen and Xpeng Power Up for Electric Future in China

Volkswagen has partnered with Xpeng, a renowned Chinese electric car manufacturer, in a strategic move to reclaim its foothold in…

9 months ago

Is China Going Through Mexico to Bypass US Tariffs?

China appears to be rerouting its exports to the United States via Mexico, sidestepping the hefty tariffs established by the…

9 months ago

Shein’s IPO Adventure: Navigating the Waters of Global Finance and Regulation

In a recent move that's caught the eyes of many, China has placed Shein, the global online retail giant, under…

10 months ago

China’s BYD Charges Ahead to Dethrone Tesla as EV Market Leader

China's BYD (Build Your Dreams) has made a historic leap in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, surpassing Tesla to become…

10 months ago

Apple Braces for Potential Fourth Quarter Revenue Decline Amid Global Challenges

Apple, the tech giant known for its iPhones and MacBooks, is bracing for its fourth consecutive quarterly revenue decline. As…

1 year ago

China’s Big Bet: $137 Billion Infrastructure Boost to Rev Up Economy!

China is making a bold move to bolster its economy by allocating an additional 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion) towards…

1 year ago

China Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!

 China has given the green light to Colombia's beef exports, marking a significant move in the international meat trade. This…

1 year ago

China’s Capital Control Conundrum: A Bid to Boost Foreign Investment!

China is making significant moves to attract foreign investment by easing its capital controls. In a bold step, China has…

1 year ago

Apple’s China Wobble: When Politics Meets Tech!

Apple has hit a snag in China with recent reports suggesting that Chinese government workers have been instructed to stay…

1 year ago

China’s Strategic Surge in Semiconductor Imports

Data from Chinese customs shows that in June and July, the country imported nearly $5 billion worth of chip production…

1 year ago

China’s Central Bank Cuts Reserve Ratio to Boost Economic Recovery

In a move to bolster its economic recovery, China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), announced on Friday…

1 year ago

China’s Export Surprise: A 7.5% Plunge in May Shakes Economic Predictions

In an unexpected economic twist, China's exports fell by 7.5% in May, a far more significant drop than the predicted…

1 year ago

China’s Economic Recovery Boosts Sales for U.S. Companies

China's economy is recovering from a slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is good news for U.S. companies…

2 years ago

China’s Green Investment Wave Electrifies Europe’s EV Industry

China's investment in Europe has taken a "green" turn, as they increasingly fund eco-friendly ventures like electric vehicle battery production.…

2 years ago

China’s GDP expected to rebound in 2023

Following 3 years of strict controls to stifle the spread of Covid-19, the Chinese economy is now ready to rebound,…

2 years ago

Tesla slashes China prices in the face of fierce domestic competition

Tesla has been forced to cut its prices in China as local competition from firms such as BYD and Xpeng…

2 years ago

Monetary easing to free up $188 billion for Chinese banks

The People's Bank of China, China's central bank, announced this week that they would reduce the current reserve requirement ratio…

3 years ago

China US trade tensions relaxing under Biden Administration

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4 years ago

Australia likely to go to the WTO if China extends wine tariffs

Following the introduction in China of temporary tariffs on Australian wine imports last year, the Australian wine industry is now…

4 years ago

China’s new goal of growing productivity at a higher rate than GDP depends on rural education

After the recent ‘two sessions’ in Beijing, a series of high-level meetings which determine the economic and social policy for…

4 years ago

China records 2.3% GDP growth in 2020

2020 is a year to forget, but we won’t… and despite the economic woes from all over the world, the…

4 years ago

China makes pledge to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2060

In what some commentators are calling a bold and audacious pledge, President Xi announced to the UN that China will…

4 years ago

China to impose an 80.5% tariff on Australian barley exports

Australia’s barley producers are about to feel the full force of Chinese protectionism after the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced…

5 years ago

China to continue subsidising electric vehicles as the post Covid-19 recovery begins

After coming to a grinding halt in February this year, the Chinese economy is open again and gradually returning to…

5 years ago

China’s economy has reduced in size for the first time in decades

China’s unbelievable economic growth streak of over forty years has finally come to an end today, with the world’s second…

5 years ago

The factory of the world is firing up again: China records strong growth in manufacturing activity for March

Whilst economies around the world are still on their knees, China seems to have picked itself back up again, after…

5 years ago

The cost of the coronavirus so far: $7 trillion and counting

Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in January this year, governments and central banks around the world have been spending trillions…

5 years ago

Here is ten thousand HK dollars… Help kickstart our economy!

In an unprecedented move to help boost the ailing Hong Kong economy, the financial secretary Paul Chan has announced a…

5 years ago

Corona Credit Crunch for many Chinese businesses

With millions of people in self-imposed quarantine across China and severe travel restrictions, small and medium sized businesses could be…

5 years ago

Global defence spending increasing in an uncertain world

Defence spending across the world increased significantly in 2019 according to a report by the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS).…

5 years ago

Oil prices make a 2% comeback after a 5-day slump

After 5-days of significant loss, oil prices made a comeback on Wednesday with prices increasing by just over 2%. Reports…

5 years ago

Supply of Malaysian Palm Oil fallen to two-year low

Palm oil, which accounts for over 5% of Malaysian exports, has seen a dramatic decrease in stock levels with the…

5 years ago

Chinese economy could take a US$60 billion hit following the deadly coronavirus outbreak

The economic impact of the coronavirus is still a guessing game at the moment, but one thing is for sure:…

5 years ago

Phase one of the US-China trade deal signed!

China and the US have finally come to an agreement on steps to bring an end to the devastating trade war which…

5 years ago

A trade deal between the US and China seems imminent… But what even is a Trade War and how do they fight?

Trade wars are not fought with guns, missiles, planes, or ships. Instead they are fought with the raw power of…

5 years ago