A gauge of Shanghai-listed stocks closed at its highest level in a decade, as cash-rich local investors plow into a market that has surged amid easing trade tensions with the US. The Shanghai Stock …
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Standard Charted has seized the stablecoin opportunity in Hong Kong (China SAR)
The joint venture formed by Standard Chartered with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong gives the bank first mover advantage, writes Heike van den Hoevel …
Legal Vacuum: Chinese Provinces’ Agony Over Seized Crypto Disposal
Henan Province calls for national crypto seizure rules after China’s ban created legal vacuum. Beijing uses Hong Kong exchange workaround.
China’s Rare-Earth Product Exports Hit Six-Month High
China’s exports of rare earth products — including magnets — extended their recovery in July, months after Beijing threatened a disruptive global shortage by crimping supplies to fight a trade clash …
China’s refined oil exports up 7.1% yoy, hit 13-month high
China’s exports of refined products, including diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel, and marine fuel, rose 7.1% year on year to 5.34 million tons in July, according to customs data, maintaining the strong …
China Oil Demand Picks Up in July
China’s crude oil storage slowed sharply in July as refinery utilization rose, signaling stronger demand even as long-term growth faces pressure from EVs, LNG trucks, and economic headwinds.
China shrugs off weak economy central bank says no rate cuts
China’s central bank isn’t reaching for the rate cut button, even after the economy had its worst monthly performance so far in 2025.
Japan steel groups seek reforms to stop tariff evasion as China exports surge
Japanese steel lobby groups said on Monday they have requested the early introduction of measures to prevent the evasion of anti-dumping tariffs aimed at protecting domestic industries from unfair …
China July aluminium imports surge 38% from prior year
China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and products in July surged 38.2% from the prior year, customs data showed on Monday.
China still storing crude oil even as refinery runs rise: Russell
China’s refiners lifted their processing rates in July, but strong crude oil imports and domestic output meant there was still a surplus of more than half a million barrels per day (bpd) available for …
Why India pays and China escapes additional tariffs in Trump’s Russian oil crackdown? Marco Rubio explains
Last week, President Donald Trump announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, citing New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian crude. India is the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian oil …
US Sanctions Debate: Marco Rubio Defends Exemptions for China & Europe on Russian Oil Purchases
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s decision not to impose extra tariffs or sanctions on China and Europe for their continued reliance on Russian oil, despite penalising India.
Trump tariff pause bumps up China imports, but less retail choice … – MSN
Trump has said the global trade war is about bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., but the survey shows the continued pattern of choosing a “China-plus-one” strategy, and setting up …
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