Markets often look to data such as China’s imports of major commodities to discern clear trends about the state of the world’s second-biggest economy.
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China mulls launch of first stablecoins in push to challenge US Dollar dominance
The stablecoin market in China is gaining traction following the introduction of the first regulatory framework for stablecoins (GENIUS Act). US Dollar-pegged cryptocurrency was signed into law by US …
China’s Exports Surged Again in July, but Not to America
China is shipping more goods to Southeast Asia and other regions that often re-export them to the United States. China still sells three times as much to the United States as it buys.
China’s exports outpace imports, pushing trade surplus to smallest since April to $98.24B in July
China’s trade surplus rose to USD 98.24 billion in July 2025 from USD 85.27 billion a year earlier, though it was the smallest amount since April and fell short of the projected USD 105 billion,…
China July coal imports fall 23% on ample domestic supply
China’s July coal imports fell 23% from a year earlier, General Administration of Customs data showed on Thursday, as ample domestic supply limited import demand.
China’s exports top forecasts as shippers rush to meet tariff deadline
China’s exports beat forecasts in July, as manufacturers made the most of a fragile tariff truce between Beijing and Washington to ship goods, especially to Southeast Asia, before tougher U.S. duties …
China’s Exports Keep Defying Expectations With Accelerating Growth in July
China’s exports grew at a faster pace in July, surpassing expectations as global businesses await clarity on whether Beijing and Washington will extend their tariff truce ahead of an August deadline.
Shenzhen prices in Hong Kong? Wellcome supermarket aims to bring shoppers back home
DFI Retail Group cuts prices to compete with grocery stores across the border, dropping to as low as HK$5 for a pack of leafy greens.
Trump vows more secondary sanctions for Russia oil buyers are coming, including potentially on China
US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that more punishment was coming for countries buying Russian energy products after slapping a 25% tariff on India that is supposed to go into effect Thursday …
Two Chinese nationals in California accused of illegally shipping Nvidia AI chips to China
Two Chinese nationals in California were arrested and charged with illegally shipping tens of millions of dollars’ worth of AI chips to China, including Nvidia H100s, the US Justice Department said on …
VIEW China’s July imports of soybeans, crude oil rise
Aug 7 (Reuters) – China’s imports of soybeans and crude oil rose in July from a year earlier, while those of coal and iron ore fell, customs data showed on Thursday. China’s exports topped forecasts…
China’s July Exports Top Forecasts Amid Rush to Meet Trump Tariff Deadline
China’s July trade surplus narrowed to $98.24 billion from $114.77 billion in June. Separate data from the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday showed the U.S. trade gap …
New dam project may weaponise water flow to China’s advantage: Report
The Yarlung Zangbo dam project, which China calls an initiative part of its renewable energy transition has revealed concerning and calculated geopolitical motivations with the project’s location, …
