12 h. ago China’s AI and EV boom drives record power demand, widening energy gap with US

China’s total electricity consumption hit a record high of 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, more than double that of the US, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Saturday. The 5 per cent jump from the previous year marked the first time in China’s history that annual electricity consumption had surpassed 10 trillion kWh – the highest in the world and more than the combined total of the European Union, Russia, India and Japan, state broadcaster CCTV said, citing NEA...

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28 h. ago IMAX Hits Record In China As Moviegoing Morphs Into Social Event

IMAX Hits Record In China As Moviegoing Morphs Into Social Event  Forbes

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32 h. ago China's trade surplus surges to a record high, even with tariffs

China's trade surplus surges to a record high, even with tariffs  MSN

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33 h. ago Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion

Have US tariffs failed to bite? China’s trade surplus hits a record US$1.2 trillion  Yahoo Finance UK

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34 h. ago China dumps more US debt, buys other assets as Trump targets Powell

China trimmed its holdings of US Treasuries in November to the lowest level since 2008, diverging from a global trend that saw total foreign ownership of the debt instruments hit a record high. Analysts say the prospect of a politicised Federal Reserve chairmanship under Donald Trump’s presidency has deepened Beijing’s concerns over its exposure to American debt, with more cuts expected. Beijing’s stockpile fell to US$682.6 billion in November, down from US$688.7 billion in October, according to...

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38 h. ago Hong Kong’s finance chief warns of market volatility, pledges support for families

Hong Kong’s capital market is likely to experience significant fluctuations this year owing to intensifying geopolitical risks, the city’s finance chief has warned, stressing the need for caution in financial management. Six weeks before the government unveils its annual budget, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po pledged to consider whether there is scope to adjust child allowance to encourage more births, after a Post report revealed that Hong Kong’s registered births hit a record low last...

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41 h. ago China’s Trade Surplus and the Reconfiguration of Global Trade under Strategic Competition

China’s Trade Surplus and the Reconfiguration of Global Trade under Strategic Competition  Modern Diplomacy

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58 h. ago China’s trade surplus hit record $1.19 trillion despite Trump tariffs & US trade war in 2025

China’s trade surplus hit record $1.19 trillion despite Trump tariffs & US trade war in 2025  ThePrint

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63 h. ago Analysis: China’s record trade surplus shows it can it thrive without the US, but can it keep its winning streak going?

Analysis: China’s record trade surplus shows it can it thrive without the US, but can it keep its winning streak going?  CNN

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2 d. ago Mint Quick Edit | China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus makes it clear Beijing isn’t slowing its export machine down | Mint

Mint Quick Edit | China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus makes it clear Beijing isn’t slowing its export machine down | Mint  Mint

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2 d. ago China’s Export Boom Far From Over After Record Trade Surplus

China’s Export Boom Far From Over After Record Trade Surplus  Bloomberg.com

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2 d. ago China posts nearly $1.2 trillion 2025 trade surplus as exporters pivot beyond U.S.

China posts nearly $1.2 trillion 2025 trade surplus as exporters pivot beyond U.S.  The American Bazaar

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3 d. ago China’s huge trade surplus brings limited boost to forex reserves

China’s huge trade surplus brings limited boost to forex reserves  Asia Times

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3 d. ago Opinion | Forget Trump’s Tariffs. The Real Danger Lies in China’s Trade Surplus.

Opinion | Forget Trump’s Tariffs. The Real Danger Lies in China’s Trade Surplus.  The New York Times

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3 d. ago China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus will increase calls for a stronger renminbi. Don’t expect much

China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus will increase calls for a stronger renminbi. Don’t expect much  Chatham House

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3 d. ago China’s US Exports Plunge 30% in December as Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.18T

China’s US Exports Plunge 30% in December as Trade Surplus Hits Record $1.18T  Sourcing Journal

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3 d. ago China posts world record $1.19T trade surplus as Carney begins Beijing visit

China posts world record $1.19T trade surplus as Carney begins Beijing visit  Juno News

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3 d. ago Are U.S. Tariffs Working? China Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus.

Are U.S. Tariffs Working? China Hits Record $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus.  Barron's

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3 d. ago China ETFs in Focus as Beijing's Trade Surplus Touches Record $1.2T

China ETFs in Focus as Beijing's Trade Surplus Touches Record $1.2T  TradingView — Track All Markets

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3 d. ago China’s 2025 Soybean Imports Hit Record, Fueled by S. American Purchases

China’s 2025 Soybean Imports Hit Record, Fueled by S. American Purchases  Successful Farming

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