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Jane Fraser, CEO of Citigroup, arrives for the state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Washington, D.C., September 24, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Banking & Finance

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser strikes bullish tone on expansion in China

Last month, Citi became the seventh foreign player to obtain a licence to establish a fully foreign-owned brokerage on the mainland.

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How China is expanding the yuan’s reach in Africa despite adoption obstacles

Beijing eases yuan payments for African infrastructure projects, but debt, liquidity and regulatory barriers persist, analyst says.

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China’s imports outpace exports in October as trade surplus passes US$1 trillion

Exports rose 35.2 per cent year on year last month, while imports grew by 41.6 per cent, customs data shows.

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As C919 delivery lags, GE signs US$12.9b in China jet engine deals

Top C919 operator secures spare engines, but deliveries of domestic-made jets lag far behind expectations amid challenges getting US parts.

9 Nov 2026 - 9:00PM

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China Economy

China plans to boost yuan use in shipping risk-pricing, reduce reliance on West

Beijing issues guidelines to strengthen its maritime insurance as global tension and trade disruptions highlight the industry’s importance.

9 Nov 2026 - 7:00PM

Chinese-made cars, including models from BYD, Denza and Dongfeng, are seen in specialised folding vehicle racks in preparation for loading onto ships for export, at the Taicang Port area of Suzhou Port, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP

Economic Indicators

China’s producer prices accelerate even amid weak consumer inflation

Chinese manufacturers are rushing into exports as surging raw material costs, weak demand and excess capacity squeeze margins at home.

9 Nov 2026 - 5:35PM

Economy

Why is China’s demand for gold continuing to grow despite falling prices?

World Gold Council says Chinese gold ETFs led regional growth last month, with US$784 million in inflows, but jewellery demand was muted.

9 Nov 2026 - 5:36PM

China Economy

China’s tax compliance drive falls short of covering fiscal gaps, report says

Meanwhile, fiscal tightening is acting as a drag on economic growth, analysts write.

9 Nov 2026 - 3:06PM

People cross the street at an intersection in Beijing on October 10. Photo: EPA

Big Tech

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits to affair; board orders investigation

In memo published on company website, he apologises to his family and colleagues.

9 Nov 2026 - 7:43PM

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Photo: AFP)

Economic Indicators

China’s factory gate inflation accelerates with highest PPI increase since 2022

China’s consumer price index, another inflation gauge, rose 0.7 per cent year on year last month, falling below expectations.

9 Nov 2026 - 2:00PM

Tech

Open Questions | Consumer goods ‘should not be dragged into political conflicts’: Dong Mingzhu

Gree chairwoman, recently named a ‘Cool Leader’ by UN Environment Programme, says green energy is one emerging growth driver.

9 Nov 2026 - 10:04AM

China Economy

China urged to target sugar-rich drinks during consumption tax overhaul

Researchers warn it would be unfair to leave the growing number of made-to-order bubble tea stores out of any sugar tax equation.

8 Nov 2026 - 3:00PM

An overweight woman exercises at a weight loss clinic in Changchun, Jilin province. Photo: AFP

China Economy

Robots’ arrival set to give Chinese asparagus farmers a boost

Intelligent robots that can harvest, transport and sort the lucrative vegetable made their debut in Lianshui county last month.

8 Nov 2026 - 11:00AM

Asparagus can be purple, green or white. Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

US buyers at China’s largest trade fair soar over 20% after Xi-Trump meeting

The Canton Fair saw a big jump in attendees from both the US and Europe, but deals continue to face headwinds from high Western inflation.

7 Nov 2026 - 6:00PM

China Business

How China’s EV quality drive may help foreign carmakers regain ground

Struggling international marques highlight safety and reliability as Beijing raises scrutiny of vehicle design and production.

7 Nov 2026 - 4:00PM

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Global Economy

Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China

China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?

6 Aug 2025 - 10:14AM

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Global Economy

Chinese ‘vertical dramas’ are booming in America. Should Hollywood be worried?

Chinese platforms hosting bite-size soap operas about werewolves and mafia dons are drawing big audiences – and shaking up the streaming market.

17 Aug 2025 - 7:51AM

China Economy

As megacities slow, China’s smaller counties lead as new consumer hotspots

Survey last year found that nearly 80 per cent of consumers in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities were optimistic about the economy.

15 Aug 2025 - 8:41AM

China Economy

China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms

China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.

15 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

Visitors watch humanoid robots fight at the Unitree Robotics booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors in recent years. Photo: Reuters

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World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war

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