China now drives short-term oil price moves as its opaque import patterns, refinery margins, and strategic stockpiling increasingly shape marginal demand and near-term price discovery.
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Trump tariffs spur copycat policies as countries try to limit China imports
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and China’s overproduction are having serious repercussions on global trade, with Chinese products shut out of the American market instead …
Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers in 6 months amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker
Nexperia owner Wingtech says the China unit produced more than 11 billion chips since mid-October, despite wafer supply constraints Nexperia China, the estranged unit of the Dutch chipmaker, is …
Wild goose chase? France works to rouse China’s appetite for pricey, imported foie gras
French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked.
Breaking: U.S.-China Tensions Heat Up as China Imposes New Sanctions; Bitcoin Falls
China has sanctioned 20 U.S. companies including Boeing following following America’s weapon sales to Taiwan while Bitcoin has fallen.
China sanctions US defense firms, executives over Taiwan arms deal
The imposed sanctions are largely symbolic, as American defense firms’ business with China is extremely limited.
Silver Prices Surge as China Export Restrictions Deepen Global Supply Crisis
Silver prices surge as China restricts exports and global inventories drop 70%. Physical supply gaps widen amid rising industrial demand.
China relaxes IPO rules for reusable rockets firms to rival SpaceX
China in a recent push has eased initial public offering rules for the firms known for developing reusable commercial rockets. According to new guidelines based on June’s regulations, …
China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets
Chinese companies developing reusable commercial rockets will have access to a fast lane for initial public offerings on the tech-heavy STAR market that exempts them from some financial requirements, …
China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan
China’s foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.
China Issues First 2026 Fuel Export Quotas
China has issued its first batch of 2026 fuel export quotas at 19 million tons, with volumes steady year-on-year, even as 2025 refined fuel exports saw a 3.2% overall decline.
Launch window opens for China’s private space companies as LandSpace advances IPO
LandSpace has completed IPO tutoring with Chinese regulators, putting it a step closer to a Shanghai Star Market listing China’s private rocket makers are stepping up their dash for public funding, …
Crypto sentiment holds extreme fear for 14th straight day
Crypto market sentiment remained in “extreme fear” on Friday, marking the 14th straight day that market sentiment has remained in the zone. The sentiment-tracking Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell three …
