Chinese battery manufacturer CATL aims to raise at least HK$31.01 billion ($3.99 billion) in its Hong Kong listing, according to its prospectus filed on Monday, the largest listing globally so far in …
Monthly Archives For May 2025
China stocks rally, yuan gains on Geneva trade talk optimism
SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks rallied and the yuan strengthened on Monday, after weekend talks in Geneva between Chinese and U.S. officials showed encouraging signs of a de-escalation in a …
This US-owned factory in China made toys bound for Walmart. Tariffs put it on life support
The emails started pouring in on April 9, the day President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports took effect. Clients were canceling orders for toys from Huntar Company Inc.’s factory in …
Stocks climb on China-US trade progress, Trump’s drug price push: Live Updates
U.S. stocks climbed Monday after Treasury Secretary Bessent touted substantial progress on talks with the Chinese setting up a busy week of trade talks as President Trump heads to the Middle East. In …
Stocks, dollar up as investors wait for details on Sino-US trade talks
The United States and China ended high-stakes trade talks on a positive note on Sunday, with U.S. officials touting a “deal” to reduce the U.S. trade deficit while Chinese officials said the sides had …
Insight: This US-owned factory in China made toys for Walmart. Tariffs put it on life support
The emails started pouring in on April 9, the day President Donald Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese imports took effect. Clients were canceling orders for toys from Huntar Company Inc.’s factory in …
Asia Stocks Rise on Hope for Lower Tariffs After U.S.-China Talks
Investors were optimistic after American officials touted progress in trade negotiations over the weekend, though details had yet to be released.
Chinese EV battery giant CATL launches Hong Kong IPO, seeking US$5.3 billion
Listing is expected to be the largest in Hong Kong since Kuaishou Technology raised US$6.2 billion in January 2021.
US touts ‘substantial progress’ in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce
The lead U.S. negotiator in trade talks with China cheered “a great deal of productivity” in resolving differences between the world’s two leading economic powers, after officials wrapped two days of …
China’s central bank to enhance financial services to boost consumption
BEIJING — China’s central bank will implement a series of measures to improve financial services aimed at stimulating consumer spending, according to a report released Friday by the People’s Bank of …
China’s recovery in crude oil imports is more bearish than bullish: Russell
China’s imports of crude oil edged into positive territory for the first months of the year, but rather than a sign of improving fuel demand, the recovery is more about rising inventories.
China’s Record Copper Ore Imports Offer Relief Amid Shortage
Chinese copper concentrate imports climbed to nearly 3 million tons last month, a record that’s likely to ease price pressures in the domestic market and offer relief to smelters fighting over the …
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 bn in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese EV battery giant CATL aims to raise $4 billion in its Hong Kong listing scheduled for May 20, said a statement filed to the bourse Monday, making it the largest IPO expected in the…