The Chinese Embassy in Manila said it was “deeply shocked” by a statement from a US Embassy staff who refused to have his passport photographed when stopped by traffic enforcers last week and expressed concern…
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China Insight: Can Fashion Brands Return to Growth During the Chinese New Year?
After a slowdown in fashion consumption in 2024, brands are hopeful that the Chinese New Year will kick-start a return to growth in 2025.
China’s consumer inflation at 5-month high, producer deflation persists
China’s consumer inflation accelerated to its fastest in five months in January while producer price deflation persisted, reflecting mixed consumer spending and weak factory activity.
Beijing Official Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Involvement in Bitcoin Money Laundering Operation: Report
A former deputy director of the Beijing Financial Bureau is reportedly facing a lengthy jail time for his involvement in crimes related to crypto.
Hundreds protest in London against Beijing ‘mega embassy’
Hundreds of demonstrators on Saturday protested at a site earmarked for Beijing’s controversial new embassy in London over human rights and security concerns. The new embassy — if approved by the UK government — would…
China’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports now in effect
Shortly after tariffs on China imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect on Tuesday, China’s Finance Ministry said it would impose levies of 15 per cent on imports of U.S. coal and LNG and…
China’s retaliatory tariffs on US to come into effect from Monday: Can it start a new trade war?
Trump announced an extra 10 per cent tariff on Chinese goods last week. He threatened more duties if Beijing retaliated. But Xi remained undeterred and unveiled extra 10-15 per cent duties on US energ
As China curbs exports, US scours globe for rare earths – even war-torn Ukraine
President Donald Trump’s assertion that war-torn Ukraine should supply the US with rare earths is a sign of America’s growing resolve to end its dependence on China for critical minerals amid an escalating trade war…
Unexpected fees shock U.S. consumers as Trump ends $800 duty-free imports from China
USPS is preparing to collect import duties on all inbound packages from China and Hong Kong, having briefly suspended and then reinstated parcels from these regions. Meanwhile, DHL has introduced additional charges on packages from…
‘40% Cheaper In China’: What The Big Mac Index Says About Trump’s Tariff Plans
President Donald Trump‘s latest trade policy memo could find unexpected support from an unlikely source—McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) hamburger prices. The Economist’s Big Mac Index, a longstanding measure of …
China’s tit-for-tat tariffs on US set to take effect
From 10 February, China will charge a 15% border tax on imports of US coal and liquefied natural gas products. There is also a 10% tariff on American crude oil, agricultural machinery and large-engine …
China’s health regulator defends quality of local generic drugs
China’s healthcare regulator on Sunday defended the efficacy of off-patent medicines it had approved to be distributed through the country’s public hospitals, saying an investigation into quality …
Deutsche Bank Predicts China’s Dominance in 2025, Paving the Way for Crypto Growth
While China’s technological advancements continue to gain momentum, another area of interest is its stance on cryptocurrency. Since 2017, China has enforced …
