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China’s C919 passenger plane
China fine-tunes C909 jet operations in Laos – a blueprint for Southeast Asia?
Lessons from Laos could help Comac boost overseas sales of C909 and C919 – but analyst says buyers will be closely watching for safety.
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China-Russia relations
China, Russia look to boost transport links amid Middle East disruption
17 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
With Trump’s China trip in limbo, further trade talks loom: analysts
17 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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China energy security
Unlimited petrol? Chinese firm claims it can produce fuel from air and water
The start-up plans to build ‘large-scale’ facilities to convert carbon dioxide into synthetic fuel, though some question its commercial feasibility.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
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Employees inspect equipment at a petrochemical refinery in northeast China’s Heilongjiang province. China is exploring alternatives to fossil fuels as part of an effort to reduce its reliance on imported crude oil. Photo: VCG
China trade
As shipping risks mount, Xi pushes international port alliance as fail-safe
A speech last year highlights Beijing’s focus on maritime rights – a concern analysts say will only intensify as threats to global shipping increase.
17 Mar 2026 - 12:22PM
US-China trade war
China and the US end trade talks in Paris as doubts form over Trump visit
The two sides held deep, frank and constructive consultations, China’s top international negotiator says.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:39PM
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US-China trade war
Why Trump pushing China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz may hurt trade talks
US president’s threat to delay summit with Xi adds uncertainty to Paris negotiations, analysts say.
16 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
China trade
Papers please: China raises pressure on Panama with ship inspection wave
Intensified inspections for Panama-flagged vessels – among the world’s most common registrations – retaliation for canal port seizure, source says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
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China trade
Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war
Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM
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US-China trade war
China and US trade talks off to a low-key start after first meeting in Paris
Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of crucial Xi-Trump summit later this month in Beijing.
16 Mar 2026 - 9:33AM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese carmakers step up global expansion using idled foreign facilities
Great Wall Motors, Geely and other Chinese carmakers are using an asset-light strategy to accelerate their growth overseas.
15 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
China’s Great Wall Motor is in talks with Mercedes-Benz to share the German carmaker’s factory in East London, South Africa. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war
China and US begin fresh round of trade talks in Paris
Discussions expected to focus on trade, investment and rare earths ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China later this month.
15 Mar 2026 - 7:10PM
Two Sessions 2026
‘Win the future’: top China entrepreneurs commit to Middle East despite Iran war
TCL and Xpeng founders also vow to keep investing in Latin America – despite US intervention in Venezuela this year.
14 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
US-China trade war
US-China trade talks: what to expect as senior officials meet in Paris
Both sides have short-term incentives to maintain their ‘trade truce’ so they can focus on dealing with domestic issues, analysts say.
14 Mar 2026 - 2:33AM
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China trade
Strait of Hormuz transiting ships flash ‘China owner’ signals to evade blockade
Analysts see ‘diplomatic bulletproofing’ in vessels leveraging Beijing’s neutrality, while some Chinese-linked ships clear chokepoint.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:45PM
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A tanker sits anchored in Muscat’s Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman on Thursday. Traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Photo: Reuters
China trade
Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?
With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China's population
Can AI help China cushion economic fallout from its rapidly ageing population?
As fertility rates fall, Asian economies face a daunting challenge – sustaining growth with fewer workers.
13 Mar 2026 - 3:04PM
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China exports
Chinese firms should focus on stable regions when going global: entrepreneur
Escalating Middle East conflict, currency fluctuations make destinations like Southeast Asia, Australia attractive, top business leader says.
13 Mar 2026 - 1:02AM
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Liu Yonghao, founder and chairman of New Hope Group, speaks at an event in Beijing in 2018. Photo: Simon Song
US-China trade war
Trump’s tariff investigation ‘bluff’ will not work on China, analysts warn
Beijing has grown wise to the US president’s ‘art of the deal’ tactics and will not be fazed by the new Section 301 investigations, analysts say.
12 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
Amid OpenClaw frenzy, China’s central bank adds to cybersecurity warnings
People’s Bank of China says deployment of AI in financial sector should be ‘proactive yet prudent, safe and orderly’.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China food security
China targets record food-security push in shadow of US-Israeli war with Iran
Beijing is pushing for bigger harvests in its new five-year plan, coinciding with renewed pressure on global supply chains.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China manufacturing
China’s industrial policy goes global, challenging decades of free market rule
China’s tighter embrace of industrial policy in recent years has transformed its economy – and other countries are following suit.
12 Mar 2026 - 8:53AM
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China trade
As Iran war hits trade hubs, China’s logistics firms rush for alternatives
Disrupted Middle East transit routes squeeze sector, pushing freight costs higher and pressuring supply chains.
12 Mar 2026 - 5:56AM
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China trade
India opens door to more Chinese investment after 6-year freeze
New Delhi’s easing of foreign investment rules comes amid a cautious push by India and China to repair ties after years of tense relations.
11 Mar 2026 - 4:37PM
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China energy security
How is China insulating its energy security amid geopolitical shocks?
Increasing oil and gas exploration, pushing ahead with green transition among contingency plans in place, geologist NPC deputy says.
11 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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