China’s central bank announced on Thursday cuts to some sector-specific interest rates to provide an early boost to the economy, and signalled it has room this year for further reductions in banks’ …
Monthly Archives For January 2026
Busy yet organized city life in Shenzhen China
In this scene from Qianhai, Shenzhen, you’ll see a fast-paced but well-organized part of the city, where delivery services, retail shops, and modern architecture come together. This video captures a …
China’s December new bank loans beat forecast as stimulus juices credit demand
New bank loans in China rose quicker than expected in December, as government stimulus measures appeared to gradually whet appetite for credit long suppressed by a property market crisis and tepid …
China central bank to cut policy tool rates by 25 bps
China will cut interest rates on various structural monetary policy tools by 25 basis points and boost its re-lending programme for supporting tech innovation by 400 billion yuan ($57.37 billion) to 1 …
China’s export boom far from over after record trade surplus
China’s exports ended last year with a growth spurt and sent its trade surplus to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, extending a boom that’s seen factories escape Donald Trump’s tariffs by making deeper …
A new era for Canada-China relations? Prime Minister Carney’s visit signals change
China responded by imposing duties of 100% on Canadian canola oil and meal and 25% on pork and seafood. It added a 75.8% tariff on canola seeds last August. Collectively, the import taxes effectively …
How Harvard’s Ties to China Helped Make It a White House Target
Harvard turned to international donors, including China, as one way to help save it from financial troubles. That money is dwindling, but Republicans are questioning the relationship. By Stephanie …
Micron to exit server chips business in China after ban, sources say
Micron plans to stop supplying server chips to data centers in China after the business failed to recover from a 2023 government ban on its products in critical Chinese infrastructure, two people briefed on the…
Diageo ‘mulls future of China business’
The UK giant has been trimming its portfolio through disposals – and is now reportedly weighing up another potential move.
China’s record trade surplus shows it can it thrive without the US, but can it keep its winning streak going?
For China, the record $1.2 trillion annual trade surplus its authorities reported Wednesday is resounding proof of the resilience of its economy in the face of US trade friction.
Apple Just Changed How China Uses SIM Cards Forever: Here’s How
Apple’s latest release, the iPhone Air, has officially brought eSIM technology to China for the first time. Approved by regulators as part of a “commercial trial” involving China Mobile, China Unicom, …
Citi and Bank of Shanghai Launch First-of-Its-Kind Payments Solution for International Travelers in China
SHANGHAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Citi (NYSE: C) and Bank of Shanghai launched a first-of-its-kind payments solution on Bank of Shanghai’s TourCard. The TourCard aims to provide international …
China Telecom to launch iPhone in late 2011 – report
China Telecom plans to begin selling Apple’s iPhone by the end of this year, breaking rival China Unicom’s exclusive hold on the iPhone market in the country, according to a new report. “It’s expected …
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