The impetus of what President Donald Trump has called “Liberation Day” is clear. He wants to impose sizable tariffs on many imports. That plays into China’s hand.
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China extends EU brandy probe, delays definitive penalties
China will extend its anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy by three months, its commerce ministry said on Wednesday, giving EU exporters, mainly French cognac suppliers, more time to try to avert …
China extends anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy
China will extend its anti-dumping investigation into EU brandy by three months, its commerce ministry said on Wednesday, buying key EU exporters more time to step up their lobbying.
China says beef imports investigation will be fair
China said it would deliver a “fair and objective” ruling following a hearing in its ongoing investigation into beef imports that could lead to higher tariffs or import limits if it finds domestic …
BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally
Chinese electric vehicle champion BYD has reported a 60% surge in sales in the first quarter of the year as archrival Tesla stumbles.
China carries out live-fire exercises in drill encircling Taiwan – military
China’s military conducted a live-fire exercise in the Taiwan Strait to simulate strikes on key ports and energy facilities, it said on Wednesday. The exercise, codenamed “Strait Thunder”, is an …
China government debuts green sovereign bond offering
China has launched its inaugural green sovereign bond sale, aiming to raise up to 6 billion yuan ($826 million) while also securing a London listing. The bonds, with 3-year and 5-year maturities, are …
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea
Chinese military extended into second day a joint exercise involving its army, navy and rocket forces near the coast of Taiwan.
China’s main auto show cast in unwelcome spotlight as government backers clash
The government backers of China’s largest auto show have clashed over who has the rights to organise it, sowing confusion among automakers and would-be attendees just weeks before the opening of the …
China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply
China plans to launch pilot projects in nine cities that would use the country’s growing fleet of electric vehicles as batteries to shore up power supply on the grid during spikes in demand, according …
China Property Pain Worsens With Sales Slump, Vanke Loss
The world’s second-largest economy has yet to find a floor for its slumping property market, as new-home sales resumed their decline and China Vanke Co. reported a record loss.
China’s tech advances boon for global firms
China is emerging as an innovation-centric economy, with technological advances setting the stage for global shifts, while foreign companies can leverage their expertise around the world to help …