British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will visit China in March to restart talks on energy cooperation and meet Chinese investors, three sources with direct knowledge of the plan said, as the Labour …
Monthly Archives For February 2025
ExxonMobil buys naphtha as China petchem complex enters test runs, sources say
ExxonMobil has purchased several shipments of naphtha for its newly launched petrochemical complex in southern China as the U.S. energy major prepares for the formal start-up of the $10 billion plant, …
U.S embassy issues security alert in Thailand after Uyghurs’ deportation to China
The United States Embassy in Bangkok on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Thailand, a day after the deportation of a group of Uyghurs to China.
Trump Jolts China Markets Again With Threat of More Tariffs
Chinese stocks slid after US President Donald Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on imports from the country, adding to fears of an expanding trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.
From import to export—India now ships Apple components to China
In a major development, India has begun exporting electronic components for Apple products to China and Vietnam. The move comes as part of the US tech giant’s efforts to diversify its supply chain. Key suppliers…
China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike
China’s statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.
Russian, Iranian oil supply to China rebounds as new vessels cash in on the trade
China’s imports of Russian Far East crude and Iranian oil are set to rebound in March as non-sanctioned tankers, drawn by lucrative payoffs, joined the trade replacing vessels under U.S. embargo, …
China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift
China is flexing its military muscle in the region to show that it will not wait for the Trump administration to decide how hard it wants to counter Beijing.
China removes industry ministry’s Communist Party chief Jin Zhuanglong
Jin Zhuanglong, a prominent name in China’s aerospace sector, was removed from the post of Communist Party secretary of the country’s industry ministry, according to a ministry statement on Friday.
Iron ore logs monthly loss on China steel export concerns
By Michele Pek SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Iron ore futures prices fell on Friday and were set for monthly losses, pressured by U.S. tariff concerns and mounting trade frictions against Chinese steel exports …
Thailand’s secret deportation of Uyghurs to China a win for Beijing, snub to US
The secret deportation by Thailand of dozens of Uyghur men to China that has sparked international condemnation is a diplomatic win for Beijing and a snub to the United States and the United Nations, …
China Vows ‘All Necessary Measures’ Against New US Tariffs
China threatened to hit back at Donald Trump’s trade threats after the US president unveiled additional tariffs on Chinese imports, raising the risk of tensions spiraling between the world’s largest …
Reasons to be bullish on China’s financial markets: Top economist
Investors have plenty of reasons to be bullish about China’s financial markets in 2025, according to Peking University professor and one of the country’s top economists, Yao Yang. The optimism stems …