Beijing takes advantage of prices at 5-year lows for metal vital to steel and EV batteries in push to secure supply chains …
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EU holds back on signing climate action pledge with China, FT says
The European Union is holding back on signing a joint climate action pledge with China at a summit this month to mark a half-century of diplomatic ties, a top climate official told the Financial Times…
Global Forum of Finance and Economics Opens in Beijing
Hosted by the Central University of Finance and Economics (CUFE) with the support of the Shijingshan District People’s Government, Beijing, the event brought together leading international economists, …
China hits back at EU ban with medical devices import restrictions
Beijing says China repeatedly attempted to resolve issues through dialogue but EU insisted on taking restrictive measures – Anadolu Ajansı …
China narrows gap with US in global finance rankings as digital economy rises
The report, published by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), evaluated 31 countries on their financial systems’ ability to allocate resources and manage risks on a global scale. The United …
India Breaks into Top 5 World’s Most Equal Nations, Surpasses US and China
India’s income inequality has fallen sharply over the past decade, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to World Bank data …
China Hits Back At EU With Reciprocal Ban On Major Medical Equipment Contracts
China’s ban, which comes into effect from Sunday, covers a wide range of products, from prosthetic devices and parts to medical machinery and surgical instruments …
Japan’s shipbuilders look to consolidation to take on China
US ally mounts most ambitious push in decades to revitalise sector dominated by Chinese and South Korean groups …
China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources
The trend has continued since the start of this year. China’s Zijin Mining recently said it planned to acquire a gold mine in Kazakhstan for $1.2bn. Appian sold its Mineração Vale Verde copper and …
India ranks 4th globally in income equality, ahead of US and China: World Bank
India’s score is much lower than China’s 35.7 and far lower than the United States, which stands at 41.8. It is also more equal than every G7 and G20 country, many of which are considered…
‘Brics bank’ blasts the West ahead of leaders’ summit, while China mute on tariffs
At Brics bank meeting, Brazil’s Lula and Rousseff slam US-led financial order, but Chinese and Indian officials stress pragmatism.
Brazil blasts the West ahead of Brics summit, while China mute on tariffs, sanctions
At Brics bank meeting, Brazil’s Lula and Rousseff slam US-led financial order, but Chinese and Indian officials stress pragmatism.
Tariffs on China could drive up the cost of July 4th fireworks shows
Fireworks are a tradition on the Fourth of July, but the price of putting on a show is becoming more expensive for pyrotechnics companies.
