The U.S.-Chinese cease-fire left exporters with crippling tariffs, worsening a slowdown for light-industry factories caused by China’s shift to advanced manufacturing.
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China iron ore imports hold up as storm clouds gather
Iron ore remains a standout performer among major commodities this year as it holds above $100 a metric ton despite mounting signs that the steel sector in top importer China is softening.
China and Russia challenge US military supremacy with major joint exercise
Over half the neighbors’ joint drills since 2019 took place in the past six years as the quasi-alliance matures.
China factory activity cools as demand abroad, at home weakens
China’s manufacturing activity shrank for a fourth straight month in July, an official survey showed on Thursday, suggesting a surge in exports ahead of higher U.S. tariffs has started to fade while domestic demand remained…
China Factory Activity Worsens as Exports Show Signs of Slowing
China’s factory activity unexpectedly deteriorated in July despite a tariff truce with the US, as early signs emerge exports are slowing and weak domestic demand persists.
Losses mount for timber companies in Alaska amid China’s import ban
China’s ban on U.S. log imports has had sweeping effects on companies that harvest logs in Alaska and ship them overseas.
Japan Holds Rates, China Crypto Crime in Korea and More
Bank of Japan holds rates, Korea cracks down on crypto fraud, and Trump’s report briefly outlines a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework.
China’s Shenzhen, Guangzhou airports hit record highs – surpass pre-Covid passenger levels
Passenger traffic at airports across China’s Greater Bay Area continued to rise in the first half of 2025, with Guangzhou and Shenzhen leading the region’s aviation rebound.
China’s Factory Activity Unexpectedly Worsens as Exports Stumble
China’s factory activity unexpectedly deteriorated in July to a six-month low despite a tariff truce with the US, as early signs emerge exports are slowing and weak domestic demand persists.
China manufacturing sinks again in July as US trade talks stall
China’s factory output shrank more than expected in July, official data showed on Thursday, logging its fourth straight month of contraction as Beijing battles to hammer out a trade deal with the United States.
Bloomberg Businessweek Daily: US, China Extend Truce
Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec bring together the latest news from the world of business and finance and the interesting stories.
China’s factory activity cools as exports weaken
China’s manufacturing activity shrank for a fourth straight month in July, an official survey showed on Thursday, suggesting a surge in exports ahead of higher U.S. tariffs has started to fade while …
China’s EV ascent rewires global auto cooperation
China’s transformation from an automotive novice to an electric vehicle powerhouse has been decades in the making. In 1985, German automaker Volkswagen established China’s first Sino-foreign auto …
