One went to the United States. The other went to China. It was a sign of the times. While the Swiss president was in Washington last week to lobby U.S. officials over President Donald Trump’s…
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China’s clean tech exports to emerging markets surged in 2024, data shows
China has rapidly scaled up sales of solar panels, batteries and other green energy technologies to emerging markets well ahead of the US tariff fight, latest data shows, with expectations it will …
China’s crude oil storage surged in March, reversing earlier draw: Russell
China’s refineries processed the most oil in a year in March, but the volume of crude being added to inventories still rose to the highest in nearly three years as imports surged.
Amid Trump tariffs, China’s trade and economy tsar steps into spotlight
By Laurie Chen, Michael Martina BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When the leaders of some of the world’s largest companies flocked to Beijing for a business forum last month, their main purpose was a …
Gold sinks over 1% as easing US-China tensions curb safe-haven demand
Gold prices dropped more than 1% on Monday as easing U.S.-China trade tensions boosted investors’ risk appetite and dented demand for safe-haven assets such as bullion, while a stronger dollar also …
Lynas in New Sales Agreements Talks as Tariffs Arrest U.S.-China Rare-Earths Trade
Lynas Rare Earths said recent policy changes have affected trading in the China-dominated market for rare earths, critical minerals needed for everything from smartphones to jet fighters.
World’s largest car carrier sets off on maiden voyage from Chinese port
China’s self-developed car carrier “BYD Shenzhen,” the largest of its kind worldwide, set off on its maiden voyage with more than 7,000 BYD new energy vehicles (NEVs) on Sunday evening, according to …
There’s no end to market turmoil until these three things are in place
The pain of a trade war between the US and China has already started, but Wall Street is all-in on a deal arriving soon. Here’s why that’s optimistic.
FirstFT: Beijing’s seizure of disputed South China Sea reef revives tensions with the Philippines
Also in today’s newsletter, tariff-fuelled demand slump hits US ports and air freight, and Vanguard rules out China …
China’s Huawei develops new AI chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports
China’s Huawei Technologies is preparing to test its newest and most powerful artificial-intelligence processor, hoping to replace some higher-end products of U.S. chip giant Nvidia , the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Trump tariffs live updates: US won’t cut China tariff without something ‘substantial’
President Donald Trump is claiming, in a Time magazine interview out Friday, that he’s made “200 deals” so far in tariff talks but wouldn’t say why he hadn’t announced any.He also said that he would…
China’s industrial profits rise 0.8% in Q1
Profits at China’s industrial firms grew 0.8% in the first quarter from the same period last year, official data showed on Sunday, reversing a 0.3% decline in the first two months. In March, total …
27th China Beijing International High-tech Expo to feature robots, AI and beyond, showcasing innovation capabilities
The 27th China Beijing International High-Tech Expo (CHITEC) is scheduled to be held from May 8 to 11, 2025 at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. Themed “Science and Technology for A Better Future”,
