48 m. ago Vietnam feels like China 20 years ago – and it’s bringing the neighbours closer together

Vietnam hosts many of the advantages of the mainland’s industrial boom, and Chinese investors have taken note.

Politics

2 h. ago China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

Events

7 h. ago China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy amid high debt, labour disputes

Aviators have taken up work as food delivery drivers to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into crisis amid intense competition.

Economics

7 h. ago Joy Air’s pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline hits rock bottom

Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into crisis amid intense competition.

Society

7 h. ago Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline hits rock bottom

Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into debt amid intense competition.

Society

7 h. ago China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy as airline hits rock bottom

China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy as airline hits rock bottom  South China Morning Post

Events

12 h. ago China trade deal hopes dim; economy set for weak quarters ahead

China trade deal hopes dim; economy set for weak quarters ahead - BCA  Investing.com

Economics

12 h. ago How Bad Is China’s Economy? The Data Needed to Answer Is Vanishing

How Bad Is China’s Economy? The Data Needed to Answer Is Vanishing  WSJ

Politics

23 h. ago Trump tariffs portend bleak prospects for China’s toy exporters at Canton Fair

Many exhibitors avoid showcasing latest products developed in collaboration with US clients.

Politics

26 h. ago Chinese graduates in UK face bleak prospects amid job crunch: ‘it’s devastating’

Some young Chinese struggling even to secure restaurant work due to Britain’s tough labour market and tightening visa rules.

Politics

30 h. ago At boisterous Canton Fair, China’s exporters get taste of life after US

Tariffs and tensions have made US buyers a rare sight at China’s premier trade fair – are exporters ready for a sea change?

Politics

46 h. ago Trump tariffs give US consumers, Chinese manufacturers a Halloween fright

Nearly 90 per cent of the Halloween and Christmas novelties sold in America are imported from China.

Politics

51 h. ago China Moves to Counter Bessent’s Encirclement Plan: New Economy

China Moves to Counter Bessent’s Encirclement Plan: New Economy  Bloomberg.com

Politics

53 h. ago Ukraine lacks capacity to supplant China’s critical minerals supply: analysts

Analysts say US deal for Ukraine’s rare earths - meant to replace China as a supplier - will be of little use without the ability to process it.

Politics

2 d. ago China’s trade talk comments aim to ramp up pressure on US, analysts say

Beijing confirmed on Friday it was open to discussing a trade deal – but added that Washington should lift its tariffs.

Events

3 d. ago China’s Labour Day travel boom bodes well for spending, but box office fizzles

Visa-free entries and generous tax refunds for inbound travellers are helping to shore up tourism at a time when the economy needs a jolt.

Politics

3 d. ago Canton Fair offers fee refunds as China moves to protect tariff

In an unprecedented move to protect firms amid trade war with the US, the expo has cut fees for Chinese participants in half.

Politics

3 d. ago China says it is looking at American proposals to scale down tariff war

Ministry of Commerce says US has ‘recently taken the initiative to relay messages to China’.

Events

3 d. ago Chinese firms in Vietnam halt new investment, face closure if Trump’s tariffs return

Many factories have already cancelled orders and scrapped expansion plans despite the US pausing its ‘reciprocal’ duties for 90 days.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump’s trade war starts to bite as China’s cargo shipments slump

US tariffs are beginning to take a toll – but some analysts believe Beijing could still achieve 5 per cent GDP target.

Transport