But Beijing’s largess has already ensnared smaller countries in debt with unsustainable mega-projects, and some in Kuala Lumpur see the Chinese characters on the wall.
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China Bans Bank From Luring Depositors With Popular Labubu Dolls
A Chinese lender’s stunt to woo depositors with gifts including the wildly popular Labubu dolls has been barred by financial regulators, underscoring the increasingly fraught battle among banks for …
China’s $1.1tn asset manager becomes star player on ‘national team’
From recapitalising rural banks to propping up the stock market, Central Huijin, an arm of China’s sovereign wealth fund, has supported the country’s financial system since its launch two decades ago.
China EV price war flags possible financial stress in domestic auto industry
CNBC’s Eunice Yoon takes a look at the implications of the EV price war in China’s auto showrooms and BYD’s role in the race to the bottom.
Trump tariffs live updates: US-China trade talks to continue on Tuesday after signs of progress
The US and China will continue trade talks on Tuesday after six hours of discussions between top officials kicked off in London on Monday. Tuesday’s talks are expected to continue to focus on easing …
China Taps $1.5 Trillion Fund to Ramp Up Housing Market Support
China is tapping an often overlooked pool of funds worth 10.9 trillion yuan ($1.5 trillion) to salvage its housing sector, offering people an alternative to bank mortgages.
China Central Bank Extends Gold-Buying Streak for Seventh Month
China’s central bank expanded its gold reserves for a seventh straight month in May, furthering its bid to diversify holdings despite ongoing price fluctuations.
China’s LNG terminal boom runs into demand headwinds
China’s LNG infrastructure is expanding at a rate that is increasingly outstripping domestic demand, raising alarms over underutilised assets and potential financial losses for terminal operators …
Trade Talks Between U.S. and China Start Today. Here’s What To Know
Monday’s U.S.-China trade talks could be about a lot more than just tariffs. U.S. and China officials met in London Monday to discuss trade, in what could be a de-escalation of the trade war between…
Wall Street mixed with focus on US-China trade talks
Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Monday as investors watched a fresh round of U.S.-China negotiations aimed at mending a trade rift that has rattled financial markets for much of the year. Top …
Trump tariffs live updates: US and China resume trade talks, White House seeking ‘handshake’ on rare earths
The US and China restarted trade talks in London on Monday, aiming to ease tensions over rare earths and tech after President Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping, spoke last week. “The purpose of the…
US stocks rise on hopes of trade progress with China. Inflation data ahead.
US stocks rise after U.S. official says expects “handshake” with China in trade talks. But inflation data are still due this week.
‘They know…’: Investment advisor points out China new gold strategy in global monetary shift
While the recent Geneva trade agreement signaled a thaw in US-China tensions, Beijing is pursuing a deeper strategy: weakening the dollar’s dominance by anchoring its financial system in gold and the …
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