Xiaofei Xu
Reporter, Political Economy
Xiaofei joined SCMP in 2025 after four years at CNN's Paris bureau where he covered the rise of far-right forces in France, the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine and many other subjects. Xiaofei has a master's degree in French History from the University of Chicago.
Xiaofei joined SCMP in 2025 after four years at CNN's Paris bureau where he covered the rise of far-right forces in France, the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine and many other subjects. Xiaofei has a master's degree in French History from the University of Chicago.
Areas of Expertise:
French economy and politicsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, French, Mandarin
He says Chinese authorities’ lack of interest in addressing structural macroeconomic imbalance a ‘huge problem’ for European Union.
Developed with the assistance of Jack Ma, designers aimed to bestow dignity on the drivers, an ‘important profession’, the lead designer says.
Former World Trade Organization chief believes Chinese authorities’ lack of interest in addressing structural macroeconomic imbalance presents a ‘huge problem’ for European Union.
October 8-9 schedule revealed after video call between European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao.
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The EU leader’s speech was light on specifics, but aimed to signal firm stance ahead of looming trade talks with Beijing, analysts say.
Brussels is looking to reduce reliance on Chinese raw materials, and Beijing again urges the EU to avoid protectionist policies.
Despite close result, main parties agree on reducing economic dependence on China and pushing Europe towards a tougher line on Beijing.
Driven by geopolitical shifts and critical industrial needs, Stockholm is expected to pivot towards Beijing to shield its economic future.
The DIHK finds German firms facing Chinese competition back stronger EU action, but its trade chief warns against ‘blanket measures’.
Xiaomi Auto says it has signed agreements with eight car dealer groups to build a sales and service network in Germany.
To correct growing economic imbalances, policymakers advise taking stronger defensive measures, despite risk of rising domestic costs.
With US 10-year Treasury yield at a 20-month high, alarm bells expected to ring if it crosses 5 per cent tipping point.
The measures aim to shift China’s vast property sector away from a presales model, as Beijing strives to stabilise market downturn.
Shein opened its first-ever shop inside Paris’ BHV Marais department store in late 2025, triggering protests, lawsuits and a partner backlash.
With the EWC being held outside Saudi Arabia for the first time, the US$4.3 billion industry looks to grow its market, including in China.
As Beijing enacts a state-led approach to climate adaptation, Washington leans on the private sector and Brussels tries to chart a middle way.
Chen Zhengzheng, legendary competitor in Tencent’s top mobile game, looks back and forward as he transitions to coaching at 28.
‘Made in Europe’ requirement in EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act cited as key factor in lowest growth forecast.
The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington.
Brussels’ €30b tender for up to 7 AI hubs already benefits US chipmakers and could result in EU-funded computing capacity being sold to US tech giants.
With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage.
Beijing frames the measures as a ‘restrained’ response to the US’ recent sanctions and robot import ban, but warns of potential further actions.
Although many analysts deem the search long overdue, they warn that German leverage would be both hard to implement and short-lived.
As Western governments move to end dependence on world’s top producer, analysts warn rapid decoupling could drive up costs and derail projects.
The Hangzhou-based firm will launch its listing in Shanghai next week, as a string of Chinese robotics start-ups pursue plans to go public.
Chinese makers drive into upmarket segment and catch up with foreign peers in design and engine development.
The French luxury brand has also seen persisting positive momentum in China for Hennessy cognac since the 2026 Chinese New Year.
Beijing also rejects allegations that Chinese companies trained local AI models on American systems.
Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.
