China’s imports and exports of goods have continued to grow since the beginning of this year, despite a rapidly changing trade environment and a marked increase in instability and uncertainty, demonstrating strong resilience and vitality,
Monthly Archives For August 2025
Beijing’s first Humanoid Robot Games kick off with dancing, boxing and backflips
Humanoid robots danced, boxed, played music and modeled clothes as Beijing opened the first World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 500 robots from 16 countries in sports and stunts.
China’s New Loans Fell in July for First Time in Two Decades
A key measure of lending at Chinese banks contracted for the first time in two decades in July while broad credit growth slowed, as borrowing demand languishes in an economy stuck in deflation.
China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising
Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments.
China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market
China has reported its economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed while housing prices fell further.
First-ever McDonald’s-themed museum in China spans six floors of retro memorabilia
Fans of good ol’ Maccas might’ve smelt this news from miles away – a McDonald’s-themed museum has opened in Shenzhen, marking the first of its kind in China and the fourth in the world.
China’s Economy Shows Signs Of Slowing, Raising Pressure on Beijing
The Chinese economy lost some momentum in July, backing the case for policymakers to snap out of wait-and-see mode and stimulate growth.
China, Lao FMs meet in Beijing, pledge stronger ties
KUNMING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday (Aug 14) met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Anning, Yunnan Province.
Focus on China
China currently feeds 22% of the world’s population with just 7% of the arable land. Corn production in 2025-26 is expected to increase 1.7% year over year due to improved yields, with genetically …
China’s property investment falls 12% y/y in January-July
Property investment in China declined 12.0% in the first seven months of the year from the same period last year, after dropping 11.2% in the first half, official data showed on Friday.
China needs to show it can compete on more than price
More companies need to follow the likes of BYD and Huawei and build brands, invest in technology and deliver differentiated products and services When policymakers start using internet slang to …
China’s factory output, retail sales growth slump in blow to economy
China’s factory output growth slumped to an eight-month low in July, while retail sales slowed sharply, raising pressure on policymakers to roll out more stimulus to revive domestic demand and ward …
China’s growth stumbles in July as weak demand, industrial capacity curbs weigh
China’s economy lost momentum in July, with growth faltering across the board, as weak domestic demand persisted and Beijing intensified efforts to curb excess capacity.
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