China is relaxing import regulations on scrap, a move that will support recycling of battery metals and help speed the green transition in the steel market.
Monthly Archives For June 2025
76,000 new COVID-19 infections in Thailand last week…How far is the spread?
The number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand has recently increased. Thailand’s Centers for Disease Control (DDC) announced that 76,161 new COVID-19 infections were reported across the country, …
Hong Kong-listed firms to get fast-track ‘green channel’ under Shenzhen IPO plan, law firm says
H-share companies offer a badge of quality when applying for a Shenzhen listing, given the rigorous vetting process in Hong Kong.
China’s civil servants banned from dining out in Xi’s austerity drive
Some Chinese civil servants have been ordered not to dine out in groups of more than three after deaths linked to excessive alcohol consumption at banquets, according to interviews and social media …
New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security in first visit to China
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will visit China from Tuesday, looking to foster trade ties and woo tourists and students, although thorny issues of security and defence will figure on …
China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’
Premier Li Qiang’s remarks on further shoring up the property sector and escalating policy support are said to be indicative of Beijing’s lingering concerns over the sector – once an economic pillar …
Beijing strikes back: China eyes creation of financial titans
China’s financial overhaul aims to rival U.S. dominance, creating powerful domestic institutions for global influence …
EU Refused Meeting With China on Lack of Trade Progress, FT Says
The European Union is refusing to hold an economic meeting with China due to a lack of progress on trade disputes, the Financial Times reports, underscoring tensions between the two sides even as …
Shenzhen Gifts & Home Fair Wraps up Successfully with 4,500 Suppliers in April
International Gifts, Handicrafts, Watches & Houseware Fair (SZ Gift Fair), organized by RX Huabo, successfully concluded on …
Imax CEO Rich Gelfond on China’s Summer Box Office Surge Despite Trump Tariffs: ‘Very Much Business as Usual’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Imax CEO Rich Gelfond says film distribution to China remains ‘business as usual’ despite trade tensions, with three new Chinese titles coming.
Chinese brands extend global reach
Chinese brands are reshaping the global marketplace and extending their influence among international consumers — even as US tariffs cast uncertainty over the year ahead.
China Hits 12 Million Car Sales in 5 Months — And Nearly Half Are EVs
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Friday, new vehicle sales reached 2.135 million units in May, marking a 10.3% year-on-year increase. Exports also rose by 14.5% …
China builds a crude oil war chest amid Middle East tensions
China is continuing to build up crude oil stockpiles as it refines substantially less than what it has available from imports and domestic production.
