The European Union and China are to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations in Beijing, as many contentious issues dampen the festive mood. European …
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Chinese import shifts, infrastructure boom reshape global metals markets
Recent developments in China’s import landscape and ambitious infrastructure projects are sending ripples through global commodity markets, particularly impacting copper, rare earths, and iron ore.
Lawmakers Subpoena JPMorgan and BofA Over IPO of Chinese Battery Startup
A House committee focused on national security had previously urged banks to stop work on CATL’s initial public offering.
U.S. makes shocking move to counter China’s de-dollarization push
The GENIUS Act could be the Trump administration’s attempt at countering China’s de-dollarization push. President Donald Trump makes no secret of the fact that the U.S. is engaged in a geopolitical …
Buick Sub Brand’s Secret Weapon Just Landed But It’s Not Coming To America
Buick has launched the Electra L7 in China under its new Electra sub-brand. The production model closely resembles an earlier concept car from Buick. It rides on the new Xiao Yao architecture, …
Coconut Water Maker’s Soaring IPO Defies China Consumer Slump, Signals Niche Strength
Stocks in a coconut-water drink producer jumped in its first day of trading in Hong Kong this week, proving that even in the face of a wider downturn in Chinese consumer spending, niche consumer …
Good growth in GCC IPO market in 2025 so far despite volatility due to tariffs row
The initial public offering (IPO) activity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) companies grew in the first half of 2025 despite volatile market conditions driven by shifts in US trade policies, …
China suspends antitrust investigation into DuPont’s Tyvek business
DuPont said on Wednesday that Chinese regulators have suspended an antitrust investigation into its Tyvek business.
Trump’s stablecoin bill has China paying attention: Yifan He
Yifan He, CEO of blockchain company Red Date Technology, says China is not likely to make big changes on its stance on cryptocurrency anytime soon – but Beijing is still paying close attention to …
Unpacking China’s early export resilience in face of tariffs
China’s exports held up well in the first half of 2025 as shipments to other regions offset the drag from the US, resulting in net exports contributing 1.7pp to 1H25 GDP growth. We could see…
Would you like a handbag with that latte? Luxury brands in China think so
International fashion and luxury groups are opening coffee shops in major Chinese cities, entering an intensely competitive space in a bid to draw in customers amid a slowdown in luxury spending. In …
McKinsey bars China business from generative AI consultancy work, FT reports
McKinsey has stopped its China business from undertaking consultancy work related to generative artificial intelligence, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of …
McKinsey bars China practice from generative AI work amid geopolitical tensions
Consulting firm’s move follows scrutiny from Washington over US companies’ involvement in sensitive Chinese sectors …
