Advertisement
Advertisement
-
Economy /
Global Economy
Related Topics:
Currencies
Banking & finance
Financial regulation
Stocks
Central banks
Trade
Consumers
Jobs
Bank lending
Banking & finance
China adviser sees bright future for yuan payment system in emerging economies
Former ICBC chairman Chen Siqing says alternatives needed due to risk of financial weaponisation in US dollar-centric world.
26 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
videocam
China-EU relations
China-EU trade ties are at a crossroads. Could tech bridge the divide?
26 Feb 2026 - 7:10PM
videocam
11
China technology
China’s tech surge leaves Japan and South Korea trailing in global rankings
26 Feb 2026 - 11:41AM
videocam
27
China trade
Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms
Analysts expect Ottawa to diversify trade as future of North American trade pact remains uncertain, while a US departure would ‘hit Canada like an earthquake’.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:25PM
5
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appears alongside President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on January 16. Photo: Reuters
China travel
Chinese tourism to Japan plunges 50% over Lunar New Year as Thailand cashes in
Thailand was the top destination for China’s outbound travellers over the extended holiday, with tourists avoiding Japan amid rising tensions.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
videocam
China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
A new deal gives America unrestricted access to Indonesia’s nickel – and challenges China’s ‘preferential’ position in the market, analysts say.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
5
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China travel
‘Chinese everywhere’: why tourists ditch Tokyo for Seoul as Japan ties sour
Diplomatic row with Japan sent more Chinese travellers packing for Korea, filling its hotels over the nine-day holiday and offering relief to a sluggish domestic economy.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
videocam
Visitors wear traditional Korean attire in Seoul on February 17. South Korea saw a sharp influx of Chinese tourists over the Lunar New Year holiday period that ended on Monday. Photo: EPA
China-Japan relations
China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo
Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.
24 Feb 2026 - 5:55PM
videocam
30
US-China trade war
What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?
The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
6
China travel
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
China’s travellers outspend even their Indian and Saudi peers, splashing twice the regional average on luxury goods, airport retail study says.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
10
China airliners
China’s C909 jet gets international uplift with funding for adoptive airline
Chengdu Airlines, an affiliate of C909 manufacturer Comac, has received a capital injection to help widen the jet’s international coverage.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
9
Lao Airlines, the flag carrier of Laos, has added the Comac C909 regional jet to its fleet. Photo: CCTV
China trade
As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?
As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
videocam
15
US-China trade war
Why looming US-China trade talks could hinge on an obscure metal: gallium
China’s ban on exports of the vital metal could kick in again in November – and the US still has no realistic alternative supplier.
20 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM
videocam
9
China trade
China defends WTO’s ‘equal treatment’ rule – what it means for global trade
Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could see powerful countries dominate smaller ones.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
videocam
China energy security
What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?
Tehran temporarily and partially closed the strategic waterway during a military drill, prompting speculation over an extended blockade.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
10
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches a rocket during a military drill in the Strait of Hormuz in a photo released on Tuesday by the IRGC‘s official website. Photo: EPA/Sepah News
China trade
Why more foreign medical patients are opting for ‘China speed’
The speed, efficiency and affordability of treatment in China is attracting foreign patients, but some bottlenecks need to be cleared.
20 Feb 2026 - 2:23PM
13
China consumption
Why are so many South Korean visitors flocking to China’s Guangzhou?
Safety concerns in Southeast Asia and China’s visa-free travel policy among factors fuelling boom in golf tourism.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:59AM
4
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China's population
China and South Korea team up on a vexing issue: their fast-ageing populations
After years of tense relations, the two nations are finding common ground over their need to adapt to an era of ‘super-aged societies’.
18 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
7
An elderly resident interacts with a humanoid robot at a care home in Shenzhen, China’s southern Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
China consumption
China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals
Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy.
14 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
videocam
US-China relations
Open Questions
|
Why Trump’s April trip to China may not deliver ‘grand bargain’: James Zimmerman
The American Chamber of Commerce in China chairman says this year’s expected Trump-Xi meetings can put countries on a ‘visionary’ path.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:03AM
videocam
China-EU relations
Nexperia faces 6-month inquiry as CEO Zhang’s suspension upheld by Dutch court
Investigation into firm’s governance could last six months, with one analyst warning of damage to bilateral ties.
12 Feb 2026 - 4:01PM
videocam
10
Yuan
‘The Trump factor’ could be luring more foreign investors to China. Here’s why
Global volatility is forcing a rethink of traditional safe havens, creating opportunities for Beijing, prominent investor says.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:53AM
17
US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, on February 2, 2026. Photo: EPA-EFE
Banking & finance
China lets yuan rise to strongest level in years as de-dollarisation trend grows
China’s central bank sets the yuan’s midpoint rate at its strongest level since mid-2023, as jitters over the US dollar buoy the Chinese currency.
11 Feb 2026 - 4:11PM
8
China consumption
Time on happy hour as French wine and spirit sales sour in mainland China, US
French alcohol exports to mainland China and the US dropped by 19.5 and 21 per cent in 2025 as tariffs stifled global trade.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:33PM
videocam
US-China relations
As Bessent tips next US-China trade talks, analysts see Trump-Xi meeting prep
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms preparations for high-level dialogue, with analysts expecting a focus on specific transactional wins over a relationship reset.
10 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
videocam
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
