7 h. ago China’s export growth slows in August under shadow of trade war uncertainty

China’s exports continued to rise in August, though at a slower pace, as global markets watch to see whether the world’s two largest economies can reach a lasting and durable trade deal. Outbound shipments rose by 4.4 per cent year on year to US$321.8 billion last month, according to customs data released on Monday. The figure was lower than the 7.2 per cent recorded in July and fell short of the 5.4 per cent forecasted by Chinese financial data provider Wind. Imports in August, meanwhile, rose...

Events

11 h. ago Global investors shift from US stocks drawn by Asia’s AI boom, Fed policy: BoFA

Investors are looking beyond US equities for the first time in a decade amid a weakening US dollar and likely easing of US monetary policy, moving capital into Asia as they chase the artificial intelligence boom in the region, according to the head of global research at Bank of America (BofA). Ahead of the three-day BofA Securities Asia Pacific Conference starting on Monday, Candace Browning said that US equities had been exceptional from the first half of 2020 to the end of 2024, attracting...

Economics

18 h. ago LIVE | Lunar Eclipse 2025: ‘Blood moon’ set to rise over India | China | Beijing

LIVE | Lunar Eclipse 2025: ‘Blood moon’ set to rise over India | China | Beijing  The Economic Times

Events

20 h. ago Cruz’s committee is taking China’s ‘bad moon on the rise’ seriously

Cruz’s committee is taking China’s ‘bad moon on the rise’ seriously  The Hill

Politics

28 h. ago China's forex reserve rises by $29.9 billion in August, while the central bank continues to increase gold holdings

China's forex reserve rises by $29.9 billion in August, while the central bank continues to increase gold holdings  Global Times

Economics

66 h. ago China Plans To Sideline Lithium Competition. Albemarle Stock Rises.

China Plans To Sideline Lithium Competition. Albemarle Stock Rises.  Barron's

Politics

66 h. ago ‘The Sun Rises on Us All’ Review: Dark Neo Noir Is China’s Cursed Answer to ‘Materialists’

‘The Sun Rises on Us All’ Review: Dark Neo Noir Is China’s Cursed Answer to ‘Materialists’  IndieWire

Politics

5 d. ago China’s rise is unstoppable, says Xi as Putin and Kim join united front

China’s rise is unstoppable, says Xi as Putin and Kim join united front  The Times

Politics

8 d. ago Japan’s property market booms with US$22.8 billion investment surge

Japan’s renewed economic vigour is spurring more investment in its property market, especially the multifamily segment, but the environment presents challenges for investors, according to Hong Kong-based Avatar Capital Partners. The world’s fifth-largest economy was attracting more property investment from both domestic and foreign capital, which required the asset-management firm to be savvy in its investment choices to secure assets, said Angel Li, a founding partner. Avatar said in July that...

Economics

9 d. ago Alibaba claims win in China’s instant commerce war as quarterly profit rises

Alibaba Group Holding, China’s e-commerce and cloud computing services giant, on Friday reported a 78 per cent surge in profit for the June quarter, while “robust AI demand” led to a 26 per cent revenue growth for its cloud business. Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders advanced 78 per cent to 43.1 billion yuan (US$6 billion) in the period, up from 24.3 billion yuan a year earlier, primarily due to “mark-to-market changes from our equity investments and gains from the disposal of the...

Events

1 week ago Toyota's July sales rise for seventh month on strong N.America, China EV demand

Toyota's July sales rise for seventh month on strong N.America, China EV demand  Reuters

Politics

1 week ago China's LNG imports are set to rise for a 4th month, but it's not bullish

China's LNG imports are set to rise for a 4th month, but it's not bullish  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Evergrande’s $50 billion rise and fall leaves scars on China's property sector

Evergrande’s $50 billion rise and fall leaves scars on China's property sector  CNBC

Economics

2 w. ago Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Rises to No. 1 at China Box Office

Jackie Chan’s ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ Rises to No. 1 at China Box Office  Variety

Politics

2 w. ago The US is heaping pressure on Venezuela. What will China do?

Beijing is likely to increase its economic support for Venezuela, its only all-weather strategic partner in South America, as tensions rise between Washington and Caracas. However, analysts suggest that China will hold back on direct military aid or actions that could provoke a direct confrontation with the United States. The assessment comes after Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday that China opposed “any move that violates the purposes and principles of the United...

Events

2 w. ago How will China assert its diplomatic clout at SCO summit amid global challenges?

China is gearing up for an intense week of diplomacy as it finalises preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin this month, followed by a grand military parade in Beijing to commemorate the end of World War II. All eyes will be on how China asserts its diplomatic clout and positions itself as a world power to be reckoned with at a time when global geopolitical tensions are on the rise. On Friday, China’s foreign ministry officially announced a list of more than 20...

Politics

2 w. ago China’s rise in biotech could lower healthcare costs, investor says

China’s rise in biotech innovation offers the world a potentially cheaper alternative to costly healthcare products from Western suppliers, but geopolitical tensions remain a major challenge for the country’s globalisation efforts, according to a local investor in the sector. “We can lower the cost of healthcare and benefit more people through technological innovation and efficiency improvement,” Da Liu, managing director of CR-CP Life Science Fund, said in an interview with the Post earlier...

Economics

2 w. ago Overseas AI data centre demand powers up China’s diesel generator exports

China’s exports of diesel generator sets are on the rise as the global boom in artificial intelligence (AI) drives investment in data centres, which in turn is fuelling demand for reliable backup power systems – an area where diesel units remain critical. Analysts said diesel generator sets sell for higher prices overseas, opening up vast opportunities for overseas market growth. In the first seven months of this year, China exported 502,463 diesel generator sets, up more than 20 per cent year...

Events

3 w. ago Xtep’s interim profit rises as China’s running craze lifts Saucony sales

Xtep International Holdings’ interim earnings surged to a record, as the sportswear maker and distributor of the Saucony brand of running shoes benefited from the new-found popularity of marathons and trail running in China. Net profit rose to a record 913.6 million yuan (US$127.3 million) in the first half, 6.4 per cent more than the revised interim earnings last year, Xtep said in a statement on Monday. Sales increased 7.1 per cent to 6.84 billion yuan, from the restated revenue of 6.38...

Economics

3 w. ago China still storing crude oil even as refinery runs rise: Russell

China still storing crude oil even as refinery runs rise: Russell  Reuters

Politics