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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
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China trade
US-Indonesia deal threatens China’s ‘entrenched position’ in nickel market: analysts
24 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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China travel
‘Chinese everywhere’: why tourists ditch Tokyo for Seoul as Japan ties sour
24 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
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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
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China has added 20 Japanese entities to an export control list amid heightened tensions with Tokyo. Photo: AFP
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Decorative items made of gold are displayed at a jewellery store in Beijing on January 28. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Banking & finance
Indonesia turns to digital finance to reach unbanked population
With millions still lacking access to banking services, Indonesia is drawing on regional lessons and forging international partnerships.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:44PM
A teller prepares rupiah bank notes at a money changer in Jakarta, Indonesia, on April 9, 2025. The Southeast Asian nation has one of the world’s largest populations without access to banking services. Photo: Reuters
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Indonesia eyes China partners to build ‘better than the EU standard’
Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:13PM
China-EU relations
EU ‘mega tariff’: French minister urges caution amid calls for 30% China duty
Finance minister distances himself from French government agency’s proposal for blanket EU tariffs on China to stop ‘destruction’ of local industry.
10 Feb 2026 - 5:00PM
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Yuan
China keen to realise ambitions for digital currency amid slow uptake
Despite record transactions last year, most users prefer alternatives – while Beijing likely to maintain gradual expansion, analysts say.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:08PM
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