China’s fuel oil imports rose further in July, hitting their highest in seven months, customs data showed on Wednesday.
Monthly Archives For August 2025
US scholars warn growing Taiwanese distrust of Washington could bolster Beijing’s influence
Scholars in the US have expressed concerns that Taiwans increasing distrust of the United States, particularly regarding President Donald Trumps tariffs and semiconductor policies, may negatively …
India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met China’s top diplomat and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the countries’ relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed …
US Targets Chinese Steel And Lithium for Forced-Labor Scrutiny
The announcement of new “high-priority sectors” targeted under the four-year-old Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act was included Tuesday in an annual update to the US government’s enforcement efforts.
China’s Rally Spreads Beyond AI and Banking Stocks
The percentage of stocks in the Shanghai and Shenzhen composite indexes hitting fresh one-year highs this week has reached their highest levels since 2021 and 2020, respectively — excluding the record …
Why is the US sparing China, but not India, for importing Russian oil?
As the largest purchaser of Russian oil, China imported a record 109 million tonnes of this product last year, representing nearly 20 percent of its total energy imports, Chinese customs data showed.
China keeps up Russian oil purchases as Indian demand falls, say analysts
While Indian state refiners have paused Russian oil purchases in the wake of US tariffs, Chinese refineries have continued to buy Russian oil under encouragement from the Trump administration.
China Eases Export Curbs, But India’s Self-Reliance Key Against Trade Deficit: GTRI
China eased export restrictions on certain goods to India, a positive but insufficient step. India’s trade deficit with China hit $100 billion, exacerbated by reliance on Chinese imports for key …
China’s oil imports from Russia up in July; no US shipments, no Trump tariff yet
China’s July crude imports remained strong despite slower shipments from June, as refineries continued to operate at high capacity.
China’s rare earth magnet exports touch six-month high as export curbs stay relaxed
Germany remained the leading destination, importing 1,116 tons (a 46% increase M/M), while U.S. imports of Chinese rare earth magnets reached 619 tons, surging by 75.5% from June and exceeding last …
Shein IPO snags put China-goes-global on notice
The fast-fashion group moved to Singapore to look more international but couldn’t secure a public debut abroad. So Shein might now return to the mainland to facilitate a Hong Kong listing. It’s a …
The Iranian connection: how China is importing oil from Russia
Networks of brokers and shipowners from Panama to Switzerland are becoming expert at circumventing international sanctions …
Shein considers moving HQ to China ahead of Hong Kong IPO
It has consulted lawyers about setting up a parent company in mainland China. Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group is reportedly considering relocating its headquarters back to China to gain Beijing’s …
