4 h. ago China gets boost in retail sales as export goods stay home, while tariffs hit factory output

China gets boost in retail sales as export goods stay home, while tariffs hit factory output  ABC News

Economics

13 h. ago Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost

Yuan May Extend Drop Versus Peers as Beijing Seeks Exports Boost  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade

China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade  Reuters

Politics

8 d. ago Tech hub Shenzhen launches plan to support consumption, exporters amid trade war

China’s top export city and tech hub, Shenzhen, is stepping up efforts to boost domestic consumption and support exporters amid a turbulent trade war between Beijing and Washington. “Consumption is the fundamental driving force behind economic growth and development,” according to a 39-point plan released by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Friday. Shenzhen will leverage its strategic strengths in four key categories: artificial intelligence (AI) terminals, smart home...

Events

9 d. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it achieve it?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

Politics

9 d. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it get there?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

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1 week ago China ETFs outshine U.S. markets as trade tensions continue between Washington and Beijing

China ETFs outshine U.S. markets as trade tensions continue between Washington and Beijing  Seeking Alpha

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2 w. ago China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing

China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing  CNA

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2 w. ago China urges Nepal to join new mediation body as Beijing seeks greater influence in South Asia

China urges Nepal to join new mediation body as Beijing seeks greater influence in South Asia  Firstpost

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2 w. ago China's industrial profits accelerate through April amid Beijing’s pol

China's industrial profits accelerate through April amid Beijing’s pol  Seeking Alpha

Politics

2 w. ago China’s Li Qiang calls for ‘vibrant economic circle’ with Asean, Gulf states

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday urged Asean and Gulf state leaders to increase cooperation with Beijing, his call coming at a time when China is seeking to strengthen global economic ties amid intractable trade tensions with the US. Addressing the inaugural summit involving China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Li said that the three sides could create a “vibrant economic circle” through deeper exchanges to benefit each nation as well as...

Economics

3 w. ago Beijing draws clear legal line as U.S. seeks to globally restrict use of Chinese chips

Beijing draws clear legal line as U.S. seeks to globally restrict use of Chinese chips  中国新闻网

Politics

3 w. ago Gulf states are playing the long game between the US and China

While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.

Politics

4 w. ago Xi’s war machines: combat ‘kill’ gives Beijing a boost in arms export race

Xi’s war machines: combat ‘kill’ gives Beijing a boost in arms export race  The Times

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