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China consumer prices slump again, deepening deflation worries as demand stays weak
The economy got a relief after the U.S. and China struck a preliminary deal in Switzerland that led both sides to drop a majority of respective tariffs.
China’s copper boom under threat as miners test bargaining power
BEIJING] The unrelenting expansion of Chinese copper processing capacity over the past few years has now become a global headache, as smelters scramble to secure the ore they need to produce the vital …
🚨 The Hidden Force Behind China’s Rise – And Why the West Can’t Compete
China’s rapid rise in manufacturing and exports has caught the world’s attention. Many countries see China as a strong competitor, especially in industries like technology, electric vehicles, and …
Trump tariffs live updates: US, China set for next round of talks after Trump-Xi call
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday, with tariff and trade talks set to resume next week. Trump said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, …
China to send Vice Premier He Lifeng to UK for U.S. trade talks
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit the United Kingdom from June 8 to 13, during which time he will also participate in trade talks with the U.S. The talks are scheduled on Monday in…
Top 10 African countries with the highest cumulative debt to China (2000–2023)
China’s financial engagement with Africa has grown remarkably, primarily through infrastructure-focused loans. ・China’s financial involvement in Africa has grown significantly, focusing on …
China’s forex reserves grows by $3.6B in May, gold stash up to $244B
China lifted its foreign exchange reserves by $3.6 billion in May, pushing the total up to $3.285 trillion, based on new figures released by Beijing’s foreign exchange regulator on Saturday. That’s …
Why Hong Kong is China’s undisputed hub for global finance, at Shanghai’s expense
Despite calling the two cities twin engines for finance, Beijing’s actions favour Hong Kong as China’s one true global funding hub.
Canada, China to Normalize Relations Amid Global Trade Disruption
Canada and China have reached a diplomatic detente, after years of testy relations and with President Trump targeting both countries with hefty tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney said a call he held …
US, Chinese officials to meet in London next week for new round of trade talks
Senior U.S. administration officials will meet with a Chinese delegation on Monday in London for the next round of trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, President Donald Trump said Friday …
China Central Bank Pumps Liquidity Into Markets Amid Cash-Crunch Concerns
China’s central bank injected around $139 billion of medium-term liquidity into markets on Friday, a move likely aimed at cushioning against an emerging cash crunch as trade tensions simmer. The …
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump and China’s Xi Jinping speak at last, agree to more talks
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday, and both countries pledged to restart tariff and trade talks in the coming days. Trump hailed the call as “positive” on Thursday, with …
