34 h. ago China’s charm offensive: Beijing bypasses Brussels in bid to soften EU trade push

Hua Chunying, China’s foreign vice-minister, beamed this week as she presented a leading Czech lawmaker with a decorative porcelain plate – a gift that signalled a possible thaw in ties between Prague and Beijing. The image sent tongues wagging in Europe: a symbol that a new Chinese charm offensive towards a Europe jilted by its erstwhile ally across the Atlantic had reached even its most hawkish capitals. China has spent the opening weeks of the year courting European governments, offering...

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59 h. ago Pushed by Trump, pulled by China: Canada's PM Carney signals strategic reset in ties with Beijing

Pushed by Trump, pulled by China: Canada's PM Carney signals strategic reset in ties with Beijing  Firstpost

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4 d. ago Can Europe rebuild its strength to trade with China without fear?

China and the European Union began 2026 with another trade clash. As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase, Brussels tightened compliance and Beijing warned of countermeasures. However, this week, the two sides signalled progress on defusing the electric vehicle dispute; the EU issued guidance to Chinese EV exporters on submitting minimum price plans. The juxtaposition underlines the point: even when one high-profile area shifts from escalation to technical...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong stocks climb as yuan hits strongest level in nearly 3 years

Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Tuesday as global investors broadened their focus beyond US markets, fuelling gains across Asian equities, while the yuan advanced to its strongest level against the US dollar since May 2023. The Hang Seng Index surged 1.8 per cent to 27,074.42 as of 9.45am, the Hang Seng Tech Index rallied 1.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index edged up 0.3 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index slipped 0.1 per cent. Chinese pharmaceutical and healthcare shares...

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4 d. ago Hong Kong stocks climb as yuan strengthens and investors broaden focus beyond US

Hong Kong stocks rose on Tuesday as global investors broadened their focus beyond US markets, fuelling gains across Asian equities, while the yuan advanced to its strongest level against the US dollar since May 2023. The Hang Seng Index closed 0.9 per cent up at 26,848.47, after earlier gaining more than 2 per cent to 27,143 – its highest since last November. The Hang Seng Tech Index was little changed after advancing more than 2.4 per cent in the morning. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and...

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4 d. ago Canadian PM's Beijing visit signals why engaging China is not optional

Canadian PM's Beijing visit signals why engaging China is not optional  China Daily

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5 d. ago Asia stocks rise as China AI rallies; geopolitics, macro risks in focus

Asia stocks rise as China AI rallies; geopolitics, macro risks in focus  Investing.com

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7 d. ago China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism

China has called on the US to work together to prevent a resurgence of militarism in Japan, with Beijing signalling that more sanctions could be in the pipeline for Tokyo’s defence industry. “Preventing militarism from harming the world again is in the common interest of both our countries [China and the United States],” Liu Pengyu, spokesman for the Chinese embassy in Washington, said in an article published in US-based Executive Intelligence Review earlier this week. “We should rise above...

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9 d. ago Limited H200 access signals Beijing's calibrated approach to foreign AI technology due to security concerns

Limited H200 access signals Beijing's calibrated approach to foreign AI technology due to security concerns  digitimes

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9 d. ago Beijing Exchange Ends 2025 on a Tear, but Froth Rattles Outlook

Beijing Exchange Ends 2025 on a Tear, but Froth Rattles Outlook  Caixin Global

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1 week ago U.S., European, China Analysts Weigh What the Capture of Maduro Signals for Beijing

U.S., European, China Analysts Weigh What the Capture of Maduro Signals for Beijing  The China-Global South Project

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1 week ago Will Beijing look to US capture of Venezuela’s Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?

The US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro will be closely studied by Beijing, which has signalled its ability to target Taiwan’s leadership in the latest PLA exercises near the island, according to analysts. The operation – carried out on Saturday by the US Army’s elite Delta Force, the military’s top special missions unit – was described by Chinese analysts as a “textbook” strike with high precision and minimal casualties. “The planning and execution were highly refined,” said Fu...

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1 week ago New KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on Taiwan political tightrope

A plan by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party to visit Beijing – where she hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping – early this year carries hopes of improving communication amid high tension between the two sides of the strait. While supporters portray Cheng Li-wun’s trip as a potential opening to ease cross-strait tensions, critics warn it risks signalling political alignment with Beijing at a time of rising military pressure. Cheng, who was elected chairwoman of the Kuomintang...

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2 w. ago Beijing Decries EU Carbon Border Tax as “Unfair and Discriminatory,” Signals Potential Retaliation

Beijing Decries EU Carbon Border Tax as “Unfair and Discriminatory,” Signals Potential Retaliation  christophe-barraud.com

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2 w. ago China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says

China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says  Reuters

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2 w. ago China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says By Reuters

China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says By Reuters  Investing.com

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2 w. ago China’s Taiwan Military Drills Is a Reminder of Beijing’s Hostile Intent

China’s Taiwan Military Drills Is a Reminder of Beijing’s Hostile Intent  The Daily Signal

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2 w. ago China flags more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 to boost domestic demand

China flags more proactive fiscal policy in 2026 to boost domestic demand  investingLive

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2 w. ago Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook: ChiNext, EV Battery Stocks in Focus as Beijing Signals More Proactive 2026 Policy

Shenzhen Stock Exchange Outlook: ChiNext, EV Battery Stocks in Focus as Beijing Signals More Proactive 2026 Policy  ts2.tech

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2 w. ago Shanghai Stock Exchange Outlook: China’s 2026 Fiscal Signal, Yuan Strength, and STAR Market IPO Changes Set the Tone for the Next Session

Shanghai Stock Exchange Outlook: China’s 2026 Fiscal Signal, Yuan Strength, and STAR Market IPO Changes Set the Tone for the Next Session  ts2.tech

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