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China’s LNG imports hit record levels, November soybean arrivals tumble to zero amid US trade war

Data shows 138,892 tonnes of liquefied natural gas arrived in November.


China says ‘new progress’ has been made in US trade war talks

Commerce ministry says meeting included ‘deep exchanges’intellectual property and the trade balance.


China’s financial commission denies tax cut rumour during key economic meeting

Online claim said China’s leadership had decided not to cut taxes or fees during the ongoing Central Economic Work Conference.


Why falling steel prices in Shanghai mean rising smog in Beijing

Steel yourself, there’s bad news for anyone with asthma or who likes to see the Fragrant Hills from their office block this winter


Opinion

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat – and drink – in Bangkok

Mesa by José Avillez celebrates artistry of Portuguese cuisine in Macau

2025 was a tough year for Hong Kong’s bar industry, so how are new concepts carving a path forward?

Dish in Focus: Sicilian artisanal busiate at Tosca di Angelo

First Look: Yurt, Hong Kong’s ‘first modern Central Asian restaurant’

Zheng Yongnian on Trump, Venezuela and why China doesn’t want ‘a separate kitchen’

Political scientist says the Western-led global order remains useful, and the Belt and Road Initiative isn’t a geopolitical project.


Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

Economist, business executive advocates looking beyond geopolitics, avoiding policy pitfalls and building a culture that celebrates success.


Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

The influential writer and chef’s first book is credited with bringing Sichuan’s fiery and aromatic dishes to world attention.


80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Rana Mitter

The Harvard expert says that if trends continue, the region could be a bigger driver of the global economy than it is now.


Jeffrey Sachs says US sabre-rattling at China can become self-fulfilling prophecy of war

American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe.


Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump and DeepSeek

The researcher surveys the dividends of ‘Made in China 2025’ and shares why he thinks Trump’s contradictions could benefit bilateral relations.


Open Questions series

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China Business

China Business

China’s LNG imports hit record levels despite US trade war

Data shows 138,892 tonnes of liquefied natural gas arrived in November.

China says it has made ‘new progress’ in trade war talks

China’s financial commission denies tax cut rumour

Abacus | Why falling steel prices in Shanghai mean rising smog in Beijing

Steel yourself, there’s bad news for anyone with asthma or who likes to see the Fragrant Hills from their office block this winter

China Business

China’s LNG imports hit record levels despite US trade war

Data shows 138,892 tonnes of liquefied natural gas arrived in November.

China says it has made ‘new progress’ in trade war talks

China’s financial commission denies tax cut rumour

.css-1m2rp1p{color:#34b8b5;}Abacus | Why falling steel prices in Shanghai mean rising smog in Beijing

Steel yourself, there’s bad news for anyone with asthma or who likes to see the Fragrant Hills from their office block this winter

Abacus | Why falling steel prices in Shanghai mean rising smog in Beijing