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China-EU relations

Europe readies trade war weapon amid China export deluge

The EU is devising a new tool to help fight a trade war with China even as it contends with increasing hostility from US President Donald Trump.

China-EU relations

EU plan to rip out Chinese hardware will cost massive US$430 billion: report

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China consumption

China’s Labour Day box office disappoints despite strong line-up – what happened?

China trade

How this Chinese city is netting profits amid 2026 World Cup fever

Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament.

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A foreign buyer checks footballs at a store in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
A foreign buyer checks footballs at a store in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
China's population

‘It’s a new crowd’: how Shanghai’s expat population is recovering – and changing

Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back.

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China-EU relations

Brussels bans Chinese inverters from EU-funded power projects

EU official says Brussels has identified cybersecurity and dependency risks in Chinese inverters.

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China GDP

China’s economy in 2026

First-quarter GDP grew 5 per cent as strong manufacturing and exports masked weak domestic spending and a March slowdown.

China’s economy in 2026
China-Australia relations

China’s fight for Darwin Port could help fragile Sino-Australian relations

Landbridge Group’s legal claim over the port could take several years to resolve, analysts said, providing more time for dialogue.

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China food security

How the Middle East crisis is expanding China’s agrochemical influence

China accounts for about a third of global fertiliser production, and 70 per cent of the raw materials for chemical pesticides.

China consumption

Shenzhen’s economic dilemma: soaring GDP, stagnant consumption

Shenzhen’s retail sales barely rose in the first quarter despite strong GDP growth, a sign of the Chinese tech hub’s unbalanced development.

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People shop at CoCo Park in Shenzhen last month. Photo: Edmond So
US-China relations

Exiting China market a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for US tech, think tank warns

ITIF argues that regional sales help finance domestic R&D and block local rivals, while warning that a full exit would be a self-inflicted wound to innovation leadership.

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Visitors take pictures and videos of a human-like robot head on display at the Humanoid Robots Industry Base in Beijing’s Shougang Park on April 28. Photo: AP
Visitors take pictures and videos of a human-like robot head on display at the Humanoid Robots Industry Base in Beijing’s Shougang Park on April 28. Photo: AP
Yuan

How China is quietly reshaping Southeast Asia’s payments beyond the US dollar

New initiative lets consumers use home-grown apps like Alipay for cross-border payments – supporting Beijing’s push to expand regional financial links.

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China trade

China’s critical minerals grip faces test as new Asian financing tool launches

Japan, Britain and other nations have pledged millions to the new scheme, as China’s dominance of critical minerals sector faces fresh challenge.

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China's economic recovery

China’s ‘common prosperity’ push faces reality check as inequality rises: study

A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda.

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A man sits on a shared bike as he looks at a Lamborghini for sale at a luxury car dealership in an upscale commercial area on November 5, 2024, in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Kazakhstan’s AIFC discussing stock-trading links with Shanghai, Hong Kong

Cross-border trading connections could start with ETFs, says special economic zone’s governor.

A view of the Astana International Financial Centre in Kazakhstan. Photo: Handout
A view of the Astana International Financial Centre in Kazakhstan. Photo: Handout
China's economic recovery

Open Questions | Bai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap

Top economist explains how China has less in common with 1990s Japan than many think – and why talk of Chinese overcapacity is often ‘imprecise’.

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China food security

China’s farmers face dual threats from El Nino and Iran war, analysts say

They warn that country’s fragmented farms are less resilient to natural disasters than bigger, more mechanised operations.

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China energy security

China powers up first green energy project with direct link to data centre

The development in Ningxia is intended to balance AI-driven demand for computing capacity with the drive to cut carbon emissions.

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The project is located in Ningxia, a major centre for renewable energy. Photo: Handout
The project is located in Ningxia, a major centre for renewable energy. Photo: Handout
China manufacturing

How China’s industrial tourism is creating a new generation of tech-savvy kids

Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era.

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China consumption

From Beijing to backwaters? Why China’s live music boom is spreading

Local authorities are using big concerts to attract tourists and revenue, part of broader efforts to boost consumption under new five-year plan.

China trade

Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train

A new cold-storage rail service is whisking mountains of durians from Thailand to China, reducing prices for the prized fruit.

A shopper browses a mound of durians at a market in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

From banking to AI, these are the major economic bodies based in China

Amid what China sees as US’ polarising unilateral measures, a push for ‘global governance’ gives rise to a network of multi-country agencies.

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The International Organization for Mediation, located in Hong Kong’s Old Wan Chai Police Station, was established last year to resolve disputes through mediation. Photo: Stanley Shin
The International Organization for Mediation, located in Hong Kong’s Old Wan Chai Police Station, was established last year to resolve disputes through mediation. Photo: Stanley Shin
Electric & new energy vehicles

Lights, camera, traction: China’s EV race rolls out film-projecting headlights

Ultra-fast charging technology and a wave of smart features are helping Chinese EVs win over overseas buyers.

China technology

‘It’s hard to compete’: how China is using AI to churn out 500 dramas per day

In China, micro drama companies are harnessing AI to create shows at jaw-dropping speed and cost – often with the help of lavish subsidies.

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China travel

Trip.com aims to bring 200 million tourists to China, buoying GDP growth

The company believes China could become the world’s top tourism destination, according to reports.

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Foreign tourists order food at a restaurant in Tianjin, northern China, on April 24. Photo: Xinhua
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