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Brewers volumes disappoint as drinkers buy less beer
LONDON/COPENHAGEN >> Two of the biggest brewers Anheuser-Busch InBev and Carlsberg sold less than forecast in the third quarter as consumers, particularly in China, cut their spending by drinking less …
AstraZeneca Probe in China Adds to Concerns for Foreign Businesses
An investigation involving the drugmaker’s China president is the latest industry crackdown to trigger uncertainty about Beijing’s intentions.
China Oct PMI Expansions Point to Impact of Fiscal Support
China is considering approving next week the issuance of over 10 trillion yuan ($1.40 trillion) in extra debt in the next few years, Reuters reported on Tuesday, which would primarily be used to help …
South Africa looks to Africa and China ties as global trade fences go up
South Africa’s trade minister said his country is pursuing more robust trade and investment ties within the continent and with China – its biggest trade partner – as the global trade environment …
China Home Sales Slump Eases as Stimulus Boosts Buyer Morale
China’s residential property sales rose in October, the first on-year increase of 2024, as the government’s latest stimulus blitz brought back buyers.
EU Officials to Visit Beijing to Discuss EV Tariffs
The European Union will send officials to Beijing to discuss EV tariffs. Take a deep dive into the aftermath of Rachel Reeves’ first UK budget. And see why Swiss watchmakers are listening to social …
China Warehouse and Storage Market Assessment 2024-2028: Demand Insights & Projections for Manufacturing, Healthcare, Chemicals, and Other End-users
This study identifies the rise of multistoried warehouses as one of the prime reasons driving the warehouse and storage market in China growth during the next few years. Also, increasing number of …
China’s central bank conducts 500 billion yuan of outright reverse repos in October
China’s central bank said on Thursday it conducted 500 billion yuan ($70.24 billion) of outright reverse repurchase agreements in October. The tenor of the reverse repos was six months. Separately, …
The US is on the cusp of a lithium boom to loosen China’s grip on EVs
The Biden administration is encouraging US lithium mining through a mix of loans, grants, and tax breaks.
How China sees the U.S. presidential election: ‘It’s high political drama’
TAIPEI, Taiwan — It’s one of the rare points of agreement between the U.S. presidential candidates: China is a major threat to the United States. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have campaigned …
Hong Kong Unveils AI Policy for Finance, Floats Tax Breaks for Crypto
Hong Kong outlined its first policy guidelines dedicated to the use of AI in finance and floated a tax break for virtual assets, part of efforts to promote itself as an Asian business center.
Biden finalizes crackdown on US military tech investments in China with one week to lame duck session
The Treasury Department finalized a crackdown that will prevent the U.S. from investing in the development of military technologies in China this week. Hawks say the rule is “long overdue” and not broad enough, while…
