China’s net imports of refined nickel fell to a near-decade low in 2023, capturing the tectonic shifts playing out in the global production chain.
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Alibaba Stock, Other China Shares Surge. Buyer Beware.
Alibaba stock and other Chinese shares surged on Tuesday, bouncing back after a brutal selloff in recent days as investors seized on more signs that the government will support the market. Beware: …
North Korea’s False Eyelashes Flood the Market Disguised as ‘Made in China’
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China expresses concerns to US over tariffs, sanctions in Beijing talks
China’s financial officials expressed concerns to visiting U.S. Treasury officials about U.S. tariffs, investment restrictions and sanctions set up to “suppress” Chinese companies, the Chinese finance ministry said on Tuesday.
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Russian natural gas producer Novatek is building a new China-based team to explore marketing the fuel, sources familiar with the plans said, as U.S. sanctions thwart plans for exports from its new …
