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China’s private sector

In Focus | ‘Quid pro quo’: under Lula, Chinese firms must invest in Brazil, not just sell

Following Brazil’s knife-edge election result, uncertainty remains for Chinese investors navigating a complex, politically polarised country.

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US-China trade war

What does midterm humbling mean for Bessent ahead of US-China trade talks?

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US Treasury

What midterm election results change, and what they do not, for US bond market

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US-China trade war

China ready to expand US farm imports – on 1 condition

Soybean purchases are on track to meet this year’s target, an agricultural trader said, but a separate US$17 billion commitment remains largely unfulfilled.

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Beijing said it wants reciprocal tariff cuts in place before expanding agricultural imports from the US. Photo: AFP
Beijing said it wants reciprocal tariff cuts in place before expanding agricultural imports from the US. Photo: AFP
China energy security

Oil prices slump as Trump election rout eases Middle East conflict risks

Concerns about Middle East oil shipments to China and other Asian nations have eased after US Republicans suffered a historic polling defeat.

China-Russia relations

Russia’s ‘eastward pivot’ gains steam as Putin confirms new China railway

The new railway track will use the same standard gauge as China, a sign of Moscow’s ‘pragmatic’ focus on boosting ties with Beijing, analysts say.

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US-China trade war

‘More carve-outs’? How the midterms could affect US trade policy on China

The US election results could embolden Congress to exert greater control over trade policy, though president retains broad sway, analysts say.

Democratic supporters in Iowa applaud as gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand gives a speech following his victory during the midterm elections. Photo: AFP
Democratic supporters in Iowa applaud as gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand gives a speech following his victory during the midterm elections. Photo: AFP
China exports

Chinese exporters see respite as Beijing curbs yuan rise amid record surplus

The central bank’s move to slow the yuan’s offers a breather to exporters, they say.

China trade

At this year’s CIIE, EU firms test Beijing’s promise to open up its markets

Amid ongoing trade frictions and increasing deficit with China, European firms seek openings at trade event, with noteworthy absence of Dutch chip firm ASML.

Recycling and waste reduction

In Focus | Trash is treasured: why China’s high scrap prices are sparking a recycling boom

Price rises for primary materials, a result of Iran war and other factors, have given recyclers’ profits a boost despite low volume.

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China GDP

China-US AI investment gap narrower than figures suggest: report

However, China Finance 40 Forum research team says artificial intelligence is making greater contribution to growth of American economy.

AI competition has emerged as a key focus of the wider technological rivalry between China and the US. Photo: Getty Images
AI competition has emerged as a key focus of the wider technological rivalry between China and the US. Photo: Getty Images
Belt and Road Initiative

From digital yuan to AI, China signals reach to Oman amid growing strategic ties

As Oman’s strategic importance grows, Beijing signals expanding its reach there during the Sultan’s trip to China.

China trade

How Beijing plans to cut trade costs and speed cross-border payments

Draft measures would expand forex services, ease compliance requirements and simplify overseas trade payments, regulator says.

China energy security

China’s vast battery industry runs on nickel. Now, supplies are being disrupted

A severe drought in Indonesia is slowing output of a crucial material used to make electric vehicle batteries.

People look at a barge stranded on a dry riverbed of the Kapuas River amid a drought in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Photo: AP
China energy security

Beijing city officials to boost hydrogen cars as China targets future industry

The municipality aims to expand the use of the vehicles across long-haul freight, urban delivery and passenger transport.

The Beijing skyline at sunset on October 13. Photo: AFP
The Beijing skyline at sunset on October 13. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

China unearths new critical mineral deposit, bolstering supply chain security

The discovery included a major stock of zircon, but analysts were unclear how much could be commercially developed to reduce imports.

Electric & new energy vehicles

What keeps China’s top carmakers growing as smaller EV rivals face the squeeze?

Sales momentum among leading carmakers contrasts with a domestic market downturn that is accelerating industry consolidation, analysts say.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese start-up developing country’s first home-grown new-energy business jet

Beijing Airlink Aircraft says it plans to use a parallel hybrid system in one variant, and a series hybrid system in another.

A scale model of Beijing Airlink Aircraft’s Belyn 100HF variant at the recent Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo. Photo: WeChat
A scale model of Beijing Airlink Aircraft’s Belyn 100HF variant at the recent Nanchang Aviation Industry Expo. Photo: WeChat
China-EU relations

Why some EU and Chinese firms are keen to cooperate – even as tensions simmer

Some are looking to build closer ties to offset rising American tariffs, while others simply still value EU-China trade despite growing friction.

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China trade

Oil and climate concerns boost China’s green energy sales at Canton Fair

Overseas sales offer Chinese manufacturers a way to offset intense domestic competition driven by excess production capacity.

US-China trade war

Chinese telecoms giants in Washington’s crosshairs as FCC weighs fresh curbs

The regulator has also barred Chinese laboratories from testing electronic devices intended for the US market.

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Offices of China Telecom in Beijing. Photo: Kyodo
Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese firms in Serbia not expecting big changes after change in government

After election, victorious Student List called for audit of public projects, including some involving Chinese contractors.

Student List supporters celebrate in Belgrqade on Monday after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election. Photo: Reuters
Student List supporters celebrate in Belgrqade on Monday after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Serbia’s parliamentary election. Photo: Reuters
China trade

France telecoms outage fuels questions as EU moves to phase out Chinese gear

A failure involving one of Europe’s two main telecoms equipment suppliers feeds into debate over network resilience and vendor diversity.

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China trade

Encouraging start as Pinglu Canal moves 1 million tonnes of cargo in first month

First-month cargo milestone highlights waterway’s potential to boost two-way trade between China’s hinterland and international markets.

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China-EU relations

China slams EU’s potential new trade safeguards, says they may violate WTO rules

Beijing vows to take ‘all necessary measures’ to defend Chinese firms as Brussels reportedly mulls imposing broader import caps.

The European Union is set to propose three major new trade instruments designed to give it more firepower during negotiations with China. Photo: Reuters
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