On Dec. 31, 2019, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission in China first reported a cluster of cases of pneumonia, later identified as COVID-19.
Monthly Archives For January 2025
China’s 2025 iron ore imports set to hit new high even as steel demand dwindles
China’s iron ore imports are likely to hit a new high in 2025 as traders stockpile cheap ore for the world’s top consumer despite a protracted property crisis continuing to weigh on Chinese steel …
2025 Import-Export Tariffs in China: Latest Adjustments
China import export tariffs in 2025 will include new tariff reductions and increases for certain commodities – here’s what you need to know.
Chinese Drinks Maker Mixue Plans Hong Kong IPO
More than 40,000 of its stores are in China, with more than 2,600 in Indonesia … Mixue’s proposed listing comes amid rising IPO activity in Hong Kong. Just before the new year holiday, Chinese …
Low-carbon hydrogen to get more support in 2025 from Beijing’s new policy push
Low-carbon hydrogen is expected to get more support in China after Beijing said it would accelerate its development as a part of a national decarbonisation push and high demand from the industrial, …
U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump’s First Term. Not Anymore.
American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.
Beijing Plans to Boost Driverless Vehicle Adoption in the Capital
China’s capital, Beijing, is setting the stage for a driverless future. On December 31, the city passed regulations to promote autonomous driving technology, aiming to eventually introduce driverless …
China’s Caixin manufacturing PMI data not very strong, but not a collapse, says economist
Zhiwei Zhang, president and chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management, says although China’s economy has “stabilized at a low level,” consumer sentiment is improving.
China’s real estate market stabilizes with comprehensive 2024 policy measures
From easing restrictive policies to introducing stimulus measures, China’s 2024 real estate policy package, whether at the country or local level, has been rolled out in droves. Adjustments have been …
China’s manufacturing activity growth slows as recovery remains bumpy
The Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 50.5 from 51.5 in November, according to a statement released by Caixin and S&P Global on Thursday …
Two of China’s growth engines will continue to falter in 2025: Economist
Hao Hong, partner and chief economist at Grow Investment Group, explains why he thinks the Chinese economy will continue to struggle in 2025.
2024 was China’s hottest year on record: weather agency
Last year was China’s warmest on record, its weather agency said, as the world experiences a surge in extreme weather fuelled by climate change.The United Nations said in a year-end message on Monday that 2024…
Sales of iconic Chinese car brand Hongqi hit record high in 2024
CHANGCHUN — Hongqi, a car brand under China’s leading automaker FAW Group Co Ltd, saw its annual sales volume exceed 400,000 units for the first time in 2024.
