I recently spoke with Logan Wright, who leads China market research at the Rhodium Group, about how to think about the next phase of China’s development.
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Senior VW executive deported from China
A senior Volkswagen executive has been deported from China, in another setback for the German group fighting for survival in the world’s biggest car market.
General Motors overcomes US sales drop and China losses to post quarterly profit of $3 billion
U.S. sales are down and a once-reliably profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post a third quarter profit of $3 billion Tuesday, slightly less than it made…
China’s Singles’ Day sales festival fails to inspire consumers
China’s largest shopping event is underway but most merchants and retail analysts expect flat or at best, tepid sales growth, noting consumers are still very much dispirited by the country’s economic woes.
HSBC Overhauls Bank, Seeking to Balance China and the West
The restructuring of Europe’s largest lender comes as it looks to cut costs and navigate a diplomatic minefield across its sprawling operations.
Oil Gains as China Lifts Crude Import Quota
Both key benchmarks gained more than 1.5% on the day, helped by economic optimism out of China and lingering concerns about potential disruptions from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Yellen: Haven’t yet seen a China policy to fix its low consumer spending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday said she has not yet seen policies announced by China that would address its low level of consumer spending as a share of its economy.
Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments
The decision by the Vatican and China on Tuesday to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years indicates a new level of trust between the two…
India and China have struck a deal that could ease tension along its disputed border
India and China have reached an agreement on military disengagement along their disputed border, New Delhi said, a step toward reducing frictions between the nuclear-armed neighbors that comes as both …
Column: China iron ore imports head for record even as steel output slips
A more sober reflection of when China’s stimulus is likely to actually result in increased steel demand may have led to iron ore prices moderating, but it’s worth noting they have still held onto most…
Behind Xi Jinping’s u-turn on China’s fiscal stimulus strategy
China’s leadership stunned markets by pulling a 180 on its approach to economic stimulus. Xi Jinping, who for years stood firm against massive fiscal injections into the economy, now leads one of the …
China Raises Crude Import Quota for Private Refiners
China has increased crude oil import quotas for private refiners by 6% for 2025, raising the total to 5.14 million barrels per day.
IMF chief economist says lack of domestic demand fuels China’s export growth
China’s industrial policy may be tipping the scales in some specific industries, but it is not the root cause of the country’s growing exports and external surpluses, IMF chief economist …