China’s imports of major commodities lost momentum in May, with crude oil, coal, iron ore and copper all recording declines amid concerns about growth in the world’s second-biggest economy.
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China’s May lending seen tripling on monetary measures, trade truce
China’s new yuan loans more than tripled in May compared with a month ago, matching the borrowing appetite in the same period last year, as a temporary trade truce between China and the United States…
China’s trade surplus widens amid weaker exports and deeper import slump
China’s trade surplus widened sharply to USD 103.22 billion in May 2025, up from USD 81.74 billion in the same period a year earlier and surpassing market expectations of USD 101.3 billion, as exports …
You Missed It, But Blockchain Just Went Mainstream
The curious minds at ColdFusion reveal how blockchain quietly went from fringe technology to everyday utility.
China’s May coal imports fall 18%, hit by cheap domestic coal, renewables
China, the world’s largest coal buyer, cut imports of the fuel by 18% year-on-year in May, customs data showed on Friday, as low-priced domestic coal chipped away at overseas purchases and renewables …
China exports growth misses expectations despite tariff truce; imports plunge amid weak consumption
U.S. and China struck a preliminary deal in Geneva, Switzerland, last month that led both sides to drop a majority of tariffs.
China’s Exports Climb 4.8% in May as Shipments to the US Fall Nearly 10%
China has reported its exports rose 4.8% in May from a year earlier, lower than expected as shipments to the United States fell nearly 10% …
China Posts Bigger-Than-Expected Trade Surplus in May Amid Weak Imports
China recorded a stronger-than-expected trade surplus in May, reaching $103.22 billion, surpassing forecasts of $101.10 billion and Aprils $96.18 billion. The growth was driven by steady exports and a …
China’s foreign trade up 2.5% in Jan-May, sustaining resilience despite external challenges
China’s foreign trade has maintained resilience and stable growth since the beginning of this year despite challenges from external environment, official data showed on Monday. China’s total goods …
Alibaba CEO-Backed Robot Startup Eyes IPO Amid Mounting Losses and Strategic Shift
AsianFin — When Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu’s name appeared in the IPO prospectus of LD Robot, it stirred curiosity across China’s tech and investment circles. Who is this relatively unknown robotics …
U.S. pushes to restart rare earth exports in London talks with China
U.S. officials are preparing for a new round of trade talks with China on Monday, with a key priority: reviving the flow of critical minerals that are essential to advanced technologies, including …
Export Controls to Take Center Stage at U.S.-China Trade Talks
The trade war’s focus has shifted from tariffs to countries’ curbs on critical products and materials.
China’s Rare Earths Weapon Could Kill Europe’s Auto Industry
China’s new rare earth export restrictions are throttling global supply chains, posing a direct threat to Europe’s auto industry and its mandated EV rollout.
