Xi called for a “fair, conducive environment” for Chinese businesses in France. Macron urged “a balanced relationship,” and sought Beijing help in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The leaders signed …
Monthly Archives For December 2025
China’s Changan bringing Avatr, Nevo EV brands to Europe within two years, executive says
China’s Changan will launch vehicles from its electric Avatr and Nevo brands in Europe over the next two years and is considering selling light commercial vehicles on the continent as well, the …
EU to review tariffs on Volkswagen’s EVs made in China
The European Commission said it had opened a review into tariffs applied on electric cars produced by the Volkswagen group in China, potentially offering the German auto manufacturer respite from anti …
UK’s Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that China poses “national security threats” to Britain, but defended his government’s decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business …
China’s unlikely new entertainment capital
Their money goes much further in China’s interior. Chinese micro-dramas are also starting to take off in the West. Some are even produced in America, with scripts translated into English and then shot …
China’s finance ministry to issue 7 bln yuan of treasury bonds in HK
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday said that it will issue this year’s sixth batch of renminbi-denominated treasury bonds in the Hong Kong Special Administrative …
China’s central bank vows ‘strong breakwaters’ to shield from external shocks
Governor Pan Gongsheng says policy must prioritise the domestic economy, warning against ‘excessive policy swings’ that could undermine long-term stability.
China says it is ‘actively’ issuing rare earths general licences
China has said it is issuing general licences for exports of rare earths, in a move that could ease trade tensions with the US, Europe and other trading partners and alleviate acute shortages that …
Can golden toilets fix China’s economy?
Why are China’s leaders freelancing as retail consultants? It is not out of any great love for shopping. They are firm believers in China’s manufacturing base as the core driver of economic growth.
China boosts Iranian oil imports after new quotas, as US sanctions reshape crude markets
China’s private refiners dominate purchases of oil from Iran and Russia, which is cheaper than other grades, but they were forced to cut volumes in the fourth quarter due to quota exhaustion and the …
China hints it might be easing export limits on rare earths
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Thursday signalled the country might be open to loosening restrictions on rare earths exports, after the measures caused turmoil for businesses globally. “To my …
China and India import more thermal coal, but price gains may weigh
Thermal coal imports by Asia’s heavyweights China and India ticked higher in November, but the accompanying rise in prices may cap further gains in volumes.
Beijing Backs EV Battery and Solar Giants for Worldwide Expansion
China is planning to deepen multilateral cooperation on green technologies and expand the global presence of its new energy vehicle, battery, and photovoltaic companies to accelerate the low-carbon …
