A restart of the central bank’s debt purchase would go a long way to restore confidence among bond investors, as the rotation into stocks has sapped demand for the relatively lo …
Monthly Archives For September 2025
Exclusive-US Democrats press Trump for a trade deal that curbs China’s production
U.S. Democrats have asked the Trump administration to press China to curb “structural overproduction”, essentially overhauling Beijing’s economic model, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds talks …
Australia and Papua New Guinea to sign defense pact as China’s influence grows
Australia and Papua New Guinea’s defense forces will be integrated under a new security pact that will be signed this week, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, as his government …
China’s property investment falls 12.9% y/y in January-August
Property investment in China fell 12.9% in the first eight months of the year from the same period last year, following a 12% drop in the January-to-July period, official data showed on Monday.
China Jan-August Property Investment Fell 12.9% on Year
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Explainer-What is “involution”, China’s race-to-the-bottom competition trend?
China’s leaders have pledged to put an end to aggressive price cuts by some Chinese companies which regulators say are spurring excessive competition that is damaging the economy. The so-called “anti- …
China’s economy slumps in August as consumer, export demand sags
China’s factory output growth slowed to its weakest pace in a year in August, while retail sales fell to a nine-month low, keeping pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus to fend off a…
China’s service trade fair closes with over 900 deals, focuses on digital innovation
BEIJING — The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) concluded in Beijing on Sunday with over 900 signed agreements in sectors including construction, information technology and …
FirstFT: Lack of progress on US-China talks cast doubt on Beijing summit
Also in today’s newsletter, US companies put brakes on hiring as tariffs hit, and Romania condemns Russian drone violation of its airspace …
U.S., China end first day of talks in Spain on trade, TikTok deadline
Talks between delegations led by Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, at the baroque Palacio de …
China trials AI radar with 99% accuracy in jet tests
China is pushing the boundaries in military technology, executing tests on a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered radar. This state-of-the-art radar system has shown extraordinary …
As Chinese EV sales build in Singapore, BYD’s success helps open doors to other brands: Analysts
Sales of Chinese electric cars have hit a record high in Singapore, surpassing 2024’s total in just seven months.
U.S. and China Resume Talks on Tariffs and TikTok
The trade war rocked the global economy earlier this year, but relations have stabilized after a series of temporary truces. The latest pause on U.S. tariffs placed on imports from China is scheduled …
