It’s been celebrated at home and criticized abroad. But there’s an important caveat to the record-breaking data.
Monthly Archives For January 2026
China’s developers diminish further amid unending property downturn
The number of mainland property developers achieving annual contracted sales of at least 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) dropped to just 10 in 2025 from a peak of 43 in 2020, research firm China Real…
‘The Question Is When’: China’s Geely On Zeekr, Lynk & Co Brands In America
Geely is one of China’s largest automakers—and the owner of Polestar and Volvo. It seems intent on bringing more brands to the U.S.
How could Trump’s move against Venezuela impact China, Russia, Iran and Cuba?
The U.S. striking Venezuela and capturing its leader has practical implications for China, Russia, Iran and Cuba, and it also sends messages to each nation.
How the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Reinforces Xi’s Vision of Power in Asia
The U.S. assault on Venezuela points to a world where big powers seek to call the shots in their regions, an idea Beijing knows well.
Irish PM aims to discuss beef and dairy in Beijing trade talks
Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin was to hold in-depth trade talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday, aiming to strengthen strategic ties with the world’s second-largest economy amid strained China-EU relations.
China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s power
BEIJING — China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a …
How China’s silver export controls could turn into strategic concerns for India
As silver transitions from commodity to critical mineral, China’s new export-licensing rules could disrupt global supply chains and heighten India’s import dependence.
China tightens control on export of dual-use items to Japan over Taiwan
China announced on Tuesday the immediate tightening of export controls on dual-use products to Japan, a measure that affects goods with possible military applications and which comes in a context of …
China bans export of dual-use items for military purposes to Japan over Taiwan remarks
The restrictions apply to all goods that could enhance Japan’s military capabilities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
China Restricts Rare Earth Exports to Japan Amid Taiwan Tensions
China has banned the export of dual-use items to Japan that could be used for military purposes, in response to remarks by Japan’s Prime Minister about Taiwan. The restriction focuses on items …
China–Japan row: Beijing bans exports of dual-use goods to Tokyo amid Taiwan-related tensions; cites national security concerns
China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan, a move that comes amid heightened tensi.
Takaichi effect? China bans export of military-use items to Japan
Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday that China has banned the export of military and commercial applications to Japan. The dual-use items could significantly contribute to the …
