Today, the world looks more unsettling for Mr Xi. America’s capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela robbed China of its closest partner in South America and its biggest arms buyer in the region. It …
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China tells Davos forum it never pursued trade surplus, vows to import more
China never deliberately pursued a trade surplus and is willing to be “the world’s market”, Vice Premier He Lifeng told the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, after the manufacturing giant logged a …
China’s economy grows 5% in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite tariffs
China has reported its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2025, buoyed by strong exports despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs …
Trump, Greenland and EU tariffs: What the latest trade tensions mean for crypto markets
Trump’s tariff announcements trigger immediate risk-off behavior across global markets, and crypto, because it trades 24/7 and carries high leverage, often reacts faster and more …
China’s vice premier declares market open despite record $1.2T trade surplus
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng pushed back against criticism of his country’s trade practices during a Tuesday address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, offering potential market access to tackle …
China’s fuel oil imports slip in 2025 on weaker demand from refineries
China’s demand for fuel oil typically comes from independent refiners, which can opt to use it as an alternative feedstock when they run out of crude-oil import quotas.
Market Mechanisms Activate Investment Potential in Shanxi Energy Storage, Supercapacitor Technology Leads Industry Commercialization Transformation
Historically, the energy storage industry has often relied on policy support and fiscal subsidies. It lacked sustainable commercial viability. In recent years, Shanxi has taken the lead in breaking …
China’s Busy Ming to test investor appetite for consumer plays with Hong Kong IPO
Snack and drink retailer aims to raise up to US$428 million, but listing plan comes amid weak mainland domestic demand.
11 Chinese cycling brands you don’t know about, but should
China is making big inroads into the Western cycling market. These are the companies that should be on your radar …
UK approves China plan for mega embassy in London despite spy fears
Britain’s government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and U.S. politicians’ warnings that it …
Why China has so many robot IPOs
Chinese companies accounted for more than half of all the humanoid robot exhibitors on show at this year’s CES tech trade show in Las Vegas. That prominence was no accident. China’s position in …
Researcher Hou Lei chronicles daily life in historical Beijing
A newly published book, Anecdotes of the Yan Capital, has drawn attention for its detailed portrait of historical Beijing. The volume collects research by Qu Xuanying, the son of a senior Qing Dynasty …
UK approves China plan for its largest embassy in Europe despite espionage fears
Britain’s government gave approval on Tuesday for China to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, hoping to improve ties with Beijing despite British and U.S. politicians’ warnings that it …
