The relationship is cracking due to economic disagreements and issues such as China’s support for Russia in the war, while EU diplomats lament Sánchez’s role in everything related to the Asian giant.
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China’s exports growth tops expectations in June; rare earth shipments surge 60% to record high
China’s exports growth beat expectations in June as businesses continued to divert shipments to non-U.S. markets while shunning the U.S. despite a tariff reprieve.
Silver Stocks Shine in China as Metal Rallies
The advances came as spot silver prices jumped 1.7% to around $39 an ounce, taking gains to about 35% so far this year. The white metal has outperformed the 28% year-to-date gain by gold, which…
Private firms, weaker growth and limited fiscal space will make it difficult for Beijing to rein in ‘neijuan’, analysts say
Private firms, weaker growth and limited fiscal space will make it difficult for Beijing to rein in ‘neijuan’, analysts say.
Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese traveled to China determined to focus on trade and jobs, but navigating the tensions between the US and China, particularly over security flashpoints like Taiwan,
Calls to cancel B.C. Ferries contract with China misguided, say some mayors
B.C. Ferries’ announcement that its four new ships will be built in China has caused a political storm. Some federal and provincial politicians are calling for the deal to be scrapped entirely. But as Katie…
Unused Covid-19 facility in Kai Tak converted into youth hub featuring hostel, sports, cultural spaces
An unused Covid-19 isolation facility in Kai Tak will be converted into a youth hub featuring a hostel with rooms starting at HK$200 a night.
Normalisation of India-China ties can produce beneficial outcomes: Jaishankar in Beijing
India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng in Beijing, noting improving relations. He expressed confidence that discussions would continue this positive …
‘Exchange of views between India, China very important’: Jaishankar in Beijing
S Jaishankar is currently in China as part of his two-nation tour. His visit comes five years after India-China ties nosedived in 2020 after the Galwan clash.
China’s exports jump 5.8% in June as tariffs reprieve prompts a rush of orders
China has reported its exports accelerated in June as a reprieve on U.S. tariffs prompted a rush of orders by companies and consumers.
China Is Buying Appliances and iPhones. What Happens When the Subsidies Stop?
Shoppers are taking advantage of a $42 billion government trade-in program aimed at boosting spending. But in recent weeks, some cities have started to cut back on the subsidies.
Iron Ore Holds Big Weekly Gain Ahead of Key China Economic Data
Iron ore held its biggest weekly gain since January, with traders looking ahead to the release of data in China that may show the economy of the world’s biggest metals consuming nation expanded more …
Summer adventures
Each summer, Hong Kong, Macao, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are the top destinations for Chinese mainland travelers, with a surge in cross-border intercity travel and visits from farther regions. A myriad …
