BEIJING — People in Beijing expressed doubts Saturday about President Donald Trump’s ability to steer the U.S. economy and manage China-American relations, underscoring concerns over trade, Taiwan and other issues. While Trump didn’t mention China…
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Fast-fashion brands defy slowdown in China's apparel market
Growing popularity in second- and third-tier cities is cementing the leading position of Uniqlo, H&M and Zara in China, according to FT Confidential Research’s latest quarterly brand survey. Growing demand in the provinces may justify…
Trump’s trade chief willing to brand China currency manipulator
US Treasury Secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin said during his Senate confirmation hearing he is willing to label China as a currency manipulator if warranted, after president-elect Donald Trump backed away from his pledge to do…
China's growth edges up but 2016 weakest year since 1990
BEIJING, China – China’s economic growth ticked up in the final quarter of 2016 but its full-year performance was the weakest in three decades as it heads into a potential trade battle with U.S. President-elect…
China defends trade stance after Trump appointee's criticism
BEIJING, China – China’s government defended itself Thursday as a supporter of free trade after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary criticized its tactics. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying pointed to President Xi…
Ottawa weeks away from starting free-trade talks with China
In recent years, too, foreign corporations have called China an increasingly less welcome place to do business. “Part of the purpose behind the exploratory talks is to see whether major Canadian stakeholders will rally round…
China economy grows 6.7% in 2016
China’s economy grew by 6.7% in 2016, compared with 6.9% a year earlier, marking its slowest growth in more than a quarter of a century. China’s growth is a key driver of the global economy…
China economy beats expectations to grow 6.7%
China’s economy accelerated for the first time in two years in the final quarter of 2016, cementing an economic stabilisation that’s giving leaders a buffer as they transition to neutral policy and prepare for potential…
A Guide To Business Culture In China
When exchanging business cards in China, remember to use both hands to grip the card and make sure that it’s facing your recipient. (Photo : YouTube/eHow) China has become one of the primary destinations to…
Trade leader insists there is a market for UK goods in China
The China-Britain Business Council helps UK companies develop their business in China. Mr Martin added he now wanted to see British items sent to Asia on the train. He said: “We will only be happy…
Asian stocks, dollar drop as Trump caution outweighs China GDP
Japan’s Nikkei .N225 reversed earlier losses to close 0.3 percent higher, posting a 1.1 percent weekly loss. China’s fourth-quarter gross domestic product growth came in at 6.8 percent, versus forecasts of 6.7 percent, supported by…
Passport Revoked: When Brands Fail Internationally
It seems China has many lessons to teach the west … It needed to hire over 17,000 employees. Target decided to build brand new distribution centres from scratch. Normally, building one would take a few…
China preparing to retaliate against Trump on trade: business group
BEIJING — China is preparing to retaliate if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump raises duties on Chinese goods and already has toughened its stance, an American business group said Wednesday. Trump, who is due to be…
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