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I left the U.S. for China – here’s how much it costs
China seeks financial advice from Europe to stop economic headache from escalating
As China’s post-pandemic recovery falters and deflationary signals deepen, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has begun quietly seeking guidance from European …
China fumes over US-Vietnam deal targeting trans-shipping, vows to safeguard interests
The agreement with Vietnam reduces tariffs on Hanoi’s exports from a threatened 46% to 20%, while maintaining a 40% duty on “trans-shipped” goods — a measure widely seen as targeting Chinese products …
Company says it’s closing Pa. plant due to import ban on American logs into China, among other reasons
The company said there was a range of factors involved in the closing, including skilled labor shortages, rising labor costs, increased prices for equipment and production supplies, global economic …
China trade war threatens US fireworks industry: Stars, Stripes and Sticker Shock
With their near-total reliance on Chinese imports, American fireworks companies have landed squarely in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump ’s trade war with Beijing. China manufactures 99% of the fireworks enjoyed in backyards and…
China’s north and west on alert after sweeping rains trigger deadly floods
China’s north and west braced for more flash floods and landslides on Thursday as annual ‘Plum Rains’ left a trail of destruction and prompted the mobilisation of thousands of rescue workers to pull …
China’s foreign minister dismisses European worries over rare earths
China’s foreign minister downplayed European worries over rare earth exports restrictions on Thursday, saying it was standard practise to control dual-use goods exports but that Europe’s needs could …
China Vows to Increase Oversight of Wayward Solar Sector
The Chinese government vowed to increase oversight of the nation’s beleaguered solar industry, which has suffered billions of dollars in losses as an over-abundance of manufacturing capacity slashes prices.
China’s first fully 3D-printed mini jet engine soars to 13,000 feet in debut test
China has conducted a successful maiden flight of a miniature turbojet engine manufactured entirely with 3D printing, a development that explores new methods for tackling difficulties in aerospace propulsion.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease
Meanwhile, President Trump on Wednesday said he had reached a trade deal with Vietnam, one week ahead of a July 9 deadline for tariffs to snap back to higher levels for US partner …
China’s tech firms aggressively push for a yuan-pegged stablecoin abroad
China’s tech firms JD.com and Ant Group have proposed to the country’s central bank to allow the launch of stablecoins in Hong Kong pegged to its offshore yuan. Both companies believe the initiative …
China’s EV battery makers plan Hong Kong listings, eyeing global market
GUANGZHOU — Chinese electric vehicle battery makers like Sunwoda Electronic and Eve Energy have laid out plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, looking to raise funds to increase production …
Only 15 electric vehicle brands in China will be financially viable by 2030, AlixPartners says
BEIJING (Reuters) -Only 15 out of the 129 brands that currently sell electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China will be financially viable by 2030, as intense competition forces consolidation and …
