https://www.scmp.com/rss/318783/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings Construction of a US$1 billion Chinese-invested hydropower station has begun in Cambodia to facilitate the Southeast Asian country’s use of renewable energy as the fallout from the Iran war constricts developing countries’ access to traditional fuel supplies. Work on the Upper Tatay pumped-storage hydropower project in the hilly southwestern province of Koh Kong started on April 10, Xinhua reported, describing it as a future “green power bank” for Cambodia’s national grid. It said the project... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350480/china-begins-building-us1-billion-hydropower-station-cambodia-amid-energy-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350480/china-begins-building-us1-billion-hydropower-station-cambodia-amid-energy-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Xiaofei Xu,He Huifeng Xiaofei Xu,He Huifeng With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. When Lawrence Wong decided to set up a toy factory in Vietnam last year, he had a clear plan: 600 square metres (6,458 sq ft) of floor space at the start of 2026, with... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350477/chinese-manufacturers-recalibrate-overseas-expansion-plans-wake-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350477/chinese-manufacturers-recalibrate-overseas-expansion-plans-wake-iran-war?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:09 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu Beijing has raised the limit on banks’ overseas lending – a move that analysts say will support Chinese firms in outbound investment expansions while helping to stabilise the yuan. Regulators raised the overseas-loan leverage ratio for foreign banks in China and their joint ventures with Chinese lenders from 0.5 to 1.5 on Wednesday, according to a statement published by the central bank and the foreign exchange regulator. In a separate statement, the regulators said that the new rules would... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350350/chinas-pboc-raises-leverage-ratios-foreign-lenders-support-outbound-investment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3350350/chinas-pboc-raises-leverage-ratios-foreign-lenders-support-outbound-investment?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:30:13 +0000 Zhu Wenqian,Daniel Ren Zhu Wenqian,Daniel Ren Chinese companies – from sectors as diverse as bubble tea, budget retail and cars – are expanding their presence in Brazil, with analysts saying the robust trade ties between China and Latin America’s biggest economy could help pave the way for further investment. Mixue Group, known for its affordable ice cream and beverages, opened its first Brazil outlet on Saturday, drawing large crowds in Sao Paulo, the country’s largest city. The opening marked its third store in the Americas after... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349982/chinese-firms-target-brazil-it-becomes-magnet-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3349982/chinese-firms-target-brazil-it-becomes-magnet-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:57:44 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu Travellers stepping out of the railway station at Hungary’s second-biggest city, Debrecen, are immediately greeted by a banner hanging over the street that reads “No battery, no deal”, “Debrecen belongs to Hungarians” and “Chinese, go home”. Targeting a mega-factory set up by Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), it also calls for a protest on Saturday, on the eve of Sunday’s general election in the central European nation. The banner was put up by the local candidate... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349649/chinese-firms-hungary-face-post-election-reckoning-no-matter-who-wins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349649/chinese-firms-hungary-face-post-election-reckoning-no-matter-who-wins?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand their global footprint amid an increasingly turbulent geopolitical outlook. The new bureau, launched by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) on Wednesday, will guide state-owned enterprises in their international operations, according to its website. It will also be responsible for helping firms optimise and... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349496/china-strengthens-oversight-state-owned-assets-overseas-amid-global-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3349496/china-strengthens-oversight-state-owned-assets-overseas-amid-global-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:12 +0000 Mia Nurmamat Mia Nurmamat China’s market regulator has told companies including electric vehicle maker BYD and battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) to compete healthily when expanding overseas, amid mounting accusations of unfair competition, subsidies and dumping levelled at Chinese companies in global markets. Chinese firms should standardise their competitive behaviour and “build a healthy competition ecosystem” in their overseas expansion, the State Administration for Market Regulation said in an... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348163/chinese-market-regulator-tells-firms-focus-healthy-competition-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348163/chinese-market-regulator-tells-firms-focus-healthy-competition-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:09 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu Almost 80 per cent of the Chinese companies operating in the European Union plan to expand their investment there, even though most complain about policy uncertainty, according to a report published on Tuesday by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and the China Economic Information Service. The result stands in sharp contrast to similar reports published by the European Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) – despite companies from both sides complaining about obstacles such as... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347861/amid-struggles-home-80-chinese-companies-eu-plan-more-investment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347861/amid-struggles-home-80-chinese-companies-eu-plan-more-investment?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:02:48 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings China has committed more than US$120 billion in direct investment in overseas mining and mineral processing projects since 2023 – covering the likes of lithium and rare earth metals – with that spending boosting clean energy usage in developing countries, a think tank said on Wednesday. It was helping to advance the “zero-emissions world economy” by offering mineral inputs for solar equipment, wind power, electric vehicles and industrial decarbonisation offshore, the Australian think tank... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346979/chinas-multibillion-dollar-minerals-investment-lifts-foreign-economies-report?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346979/chinas-multibillion-dollar-minerals-investment-lifts-foreign-economies-report?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:10 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu Chinese firms should prioritise regional political stability when they make overseas investment decisions, as mounting geopolitical tensions and currency fluctuations increase the risks of doing business abroad, a prominent Chinese entrepreneur has warned. “The current unrest in the Middle East, fluctuations of the US dollar and international complexities serve as a reminder for firms expanding abroad: we must go to locations that offer relative stability,” said Liu Yonghao, founder and chairman... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346370/chinese-firms-should-focus-investing-politically-stable-regions-entrepreneur?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346370/chinese-firms-should-focus-investing-politically-stable-regions-entrepreneur?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:00:08 +0000 Carol Yang Carol Yang India has relaxed curbs on Chinese investments in certain sectors to attract more foreign capital, as Beijing and New Delhi continue to gradually repair their economic relationship after years of tense relations. In a cabinet statement released on Tuesday, New Delhi introduced a fast-track approval mechanism for investments from land-bordering countries – including China. The move amends a previous restriction that had mandated government scrutiny for all such capital inflows. Under the new... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346213/india-opens-door-more-chinese-investment-after-6-year-freeze?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346213/india-opens-door-more-chinese-investment-after-6-year-freeze?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:34:17 +0000 Kandy Wong,Frank Chen Kandy Wong,Frank Chen Beijing and Washington have begun discussing ways to revive reciprocal investment – a move that could be one of the few deliverables during an upcoming China visit by US President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources. The investment issue was touched upon as working-level officials prepared for Trump’s trip, which is scheduled to take place between March 31 and April 2. However, the potential scope and structure of such investments remain undefined, sources said. One source said both... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345165/us-china-discuss-investment-revival-ahead-trumps-trip-sources?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3345165/us-china-discuss-investment-revival-ahead-trumps-trip-sources?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:00:14 +0000 Aileen Chuang Aileen Chuang Deeper regulatory ties and a shared push for new growth sectors are expected to give fresh impetus to cross-border investment flows between China and the Middle East, according to industry players and a United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulator. Hong Kong would benefit from the increased China-Middle East cooperation as the city develops into “a key hub for Middle Eastern capital to deploy in Asia and an important gateway for Chinese capital to go global to the Middle East,” said Linda Cai, inbound... https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3344127/hong-kong-uae-solidify-financial-links-deeper-regulatory-ties-digital-assets-focus?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3344127/hong-kong-uae-solidify-financial-links-deeper-regulatory-ties-digital-assets-focus?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:00:12 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings Chinese railway giants look set to scout Eurasia in the years ahead to build high-speed train lines as the domestic market matures and some countries are more prepared than others for capital-intensive yet transformative ventures, analysts said. Inspired by China-invested projects such as the 142km (88-mile) Jakarta-Bandung high-speed line in Indonesia and the partly finished 350km (217-mile) Budapest-Belgrade railway, Chinese construction and engineering firms are expected to expand their... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344149/rail-ahead-high-speed-lines-saturate-china-how-far-can-their-global-reach-extend?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344149/rail-ahead-high-speed-lines-saturate-china-how-far-can-their-global-reach-extend?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:00:12 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu London has cemented its role as a leading offshore hub for China’s yuan, according to a new financial cooperation agreement that also aims to ease the cross-listing of firms in each other’s markets. This emerged from the first meeting of the UK-China Financial Working Group, which convened in Beijing on Saturday. The meeting coincided with the final day of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s state visit. The meeting’s outcome and a joint statement were not made public until Friday. “The... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342696/uk-china-boost-financial-ties-deepen-londons-role-offshore-yuan-hub?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342696/uk-china-boost-financial-ties-deepen-londons-role-offshore-yuan-hub?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:29 +0000 Carol Yang Carol Yang China’s global outbound direct investment surged to a seven-year high in 2025 as Chinese firms pivoted their capital towards strategic raw materials and data centres, according to a report by Rhodium Group released on Wednesday. The latest China Cross-Border Monitor report found that Chinese firms announced US$124 billion of new outbound direct investment last year, an 18 per cent jump from 2024 and the highest level recorded since 2018. Completed deals also saw a robust 14 per cent increase to... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342371/chinas-outbound-investment-surges-7-year-high-amid-data-centre-energy-boom?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342371/chinas-outbound-investment-surges-7-year-high-amid-data-centre-energy-boom?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:41 +0000 Cao Li,Themis Qi Cao Li,Themis Qi As Chinese companies accelerate their overseas expansion, industry leaders are urging a more partnership-driven approach rather than simply building factories abroad – a strategy they say could help ease growing concerns about excess capacity. As it pushes further into global markets, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group will prioritise partnerships over rapid capacity build-outs, vice-chairman Daniel Li Donghui said at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) in Hong Kong on Tuesday. “We don’t think it’s the... https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341479/partnerships-not-plants-chinese-companies-rethink-overseas-expansion-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3341479/partnerships-not-plants-chinese-companies-rethink-overseas-expansion-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:00:13 +0000 Sylvia Ma Sylvia Ma With domestic margins shrinking and global trade risks rising, China’s commerce authorities are unveiling a state-backed business resource aimed at helping companies navigate and accelerate their global expansions. A national-level service platform will serve as a centralised full-service hub addressing companies’ common needs, including policy consultation, business services, country-specific information, resource matching and risk management, according to Wang Ya, an official heading the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341281/beyond-borders-beijing-equips-chinese-firms-global-stage-amid-trade-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341281/beyond-borders-beijing-equips-chinese-firms-global-stage-amid-trade-jitters?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:30:14 +0000 Luna Sun,He Huifeng Luna Sun,He Huifeng With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. In the days since Washington’s ousting and abduction of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro – an event that sent shock waves through global markets – some... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339607/us-has-played-its-hand-latin-america-will-chinas-firms-there-cash-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339607/us-has-played-its-hand-latin-america-will-chinas-firms-there-cash-out?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:00:19 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in trillions and helping fuel its rise as the “world’s factory”. But outbound direct investment (ODI) has expanded rapidly over the past two decades, transforming the country into a major exporter of capital. Today, China’s outbound investments exceed inflows, and the country has consistently ranked among the top three global investors in recent years. In this explainer, the Post examines the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339333/how-chinas-global-investment-model-changing-and-what-it-means-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3339333/how-chinas-global-investment-model-changing-and-what-it-means-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:00:19 +0000 Xinyi Wu Xinyi Wu Amid prolonged international sanctions imposed on Venezuela, Chinese enterprises stood out as some of the few willing to pour resources into the South American country’s turbulent economy. However, Saturday’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces – just hours after Maduro met with Chinese diplomats to reaffirm their strategic partnership – raises concerns about the future of such investments. In this explainer, we examine the portfolio of Chinese assets in Venezuela and how... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3338807/what-assets-does-china-have-venezuela-and-what-could-happen-maduro-gone?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3338807/what-assets-does-china-have-venezuela-and-what-could-happen-maduro-gone?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 05 Jan 2026 14:30:11 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings China’s ultra-wealthy are quietly parking their private jets offshore to sidestep tougher compliance rules at home, while corporate executives are downgrading to commercial flights, analysts say, as economic headwinds hit the country’s business aircraft fleet. Aircraft owned by affluent Chinese nationals are said to be increasingly resurfacing in hubs such as Singapore and Japan, while more billionaires and corporate executives are turning to first-class commercial cabins or timeshare jet... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337814/why-are-rich-chinese-quietly-moving-private-jets-offshore-slumming-it-budget-seats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337814/why-are-rich-chinese-quietly-moving-private-jets-offshore-slumming-it-budget-seats?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 28 Dec 2025 07:00:08 +0000 Cao Li Cao Li With its signature fan-shaped wall of lipsticks displayed at the entrance, the Hong Kong store of Mao Geping Cosmetics at the Harbour City shopping complex in Tsim Sha Tsui appeared quiet on a recent weekday night. That underscored a sluggish state of affairs at Mao Geping, about two months after opening its first overseas location in the city, and the broader challenges faced by Chinese beauty – dubbed C-beauty – brands seeking to expand sales outside the mainland. The cosmetics firm was named... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337519/c-beauty-brands-find-retail-expansion-outside-china-slow-slog?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3337519/c-beauty-brands-find-retail-expansion-outside-china-slow-slog?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Dec 2025 03:30:11 +0000 Haining Gao Haining Gao – https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3336168/chinese-companies-expand-globally?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3336168/chinese-companies-expand-globally?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:42:28 +0000 Frank Tang Frank Tang China’s flagship sovereign wealth fund has revealed that it opened a representative office in London shortly after Donald Trump’s victory in last year’s US presidential election, a move made amid increased scrutiny of Chinese investments in the United States. The London office was officially registered in December 2024, with the mission of “advancing the company’s overseas investment business” and “promoting cross-border investment cooperation”, China Investment Corporation (CIC) said in its... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335938/chinas-sovereign-wealth-fund-reveals-it-opened-london-office-after-trump-win?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335938/chinas-sovereign-wealth-fund-reveals-it-opened-london-office-after-trump-win?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:09 +0000 Iris Deng Iris Deng Chinese social media and gaming giant Tencent Holdings has pulled out of US media group Paramount Skydance Corp’s takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery to avoid heightened scrutiny of foreign investment in the United States, according to a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s website. Tencent had pledged US$1 billion as part of Paramount’s December 1 proposal to acquire Warner Bros, but the Shenzhen-based company was removed as a financing partner in Paramount’s latest all-cash... https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/article/3335743/tencent-quits-paramounts-warner-bros-bid-amid-us-regulatory-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/investor-relations/article/3335743/tencent-quits-paramounts-warner-bros-bid-amid-us-regulatory-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:00:13 +0000 Dewey Sim Dewey Sim During his Southeast Asia trip in October, US President Donald Trump sealed deals with Malaysia and Thailand on the same day – both aimed at securing and diversifying America’s supply chains for critical minerals and rare earths. Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim agreed to step up cooperation on building and expanding critical minerals supply chains, according to a White House statement. They also agreed to strengthen the security of critical minerals and rare earths supplies in... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335297/why-china-may-be-better-placed-us-tussle-rare-earths?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335297/why-china-may-be-better-placed-us-tussle-rare-earths?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 05 Dec 2025 22:00:24 +0000 Ji Siqi Ji Siqi With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. In early November, the chairman of one of China’s top construction machinery makers was spotted touring potential factory sites in Piracicaba, a city in... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335198/blue-ocean-market-why-brazil-becoming-magnet-chinese-investment?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335198/blue-ocean-market-why-brazil-becoming-magnet-chinese-investment?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:00:15 +0000 He Huifeng He Huifeng With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. The emergence of Chinese companies onto the global stage has been one of the most important business stories of the past 50 years. From engineering contractors... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335005/railways-labubus-chinas-businesses-and-their-50-year-journey-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335005/railways-labubus-chinas-businesses-and-their-50-year-journey-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 05:01:12 +0000 https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3334991/china-inc-goes-global?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/series/3334991/china-inc-goes-global?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:16:05 +0000 He Huifeng,Carol Yang He Huifeng,Carol Yang With domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. In this series, we examine China Inc.’s next phase of “going global” and the complex, challenging international environment its companies have chosen to enter. China, known as the “world’s factory” after decades spent manufacturing and shipping much of the world’s consumer goods, is now going a step further: as a number of... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334925/factory-factories-chinas-manufacturers-join-wave-overseas-expansions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334925/factory-factories-chinas-manufacturers-join-wave-overseas-expansions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Dec 2025 22:00:14 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu Both China and the European Union have signalled that a dispute over semiconductor maker Nexperia should be resolved at the corporate level, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce, as affected countries continue to seek a solution to supply-chain disruptions. The push for a corporate resolution came after two separate video conferences that Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had on Wednesday – with German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and European Commissioner for Trade Maros... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3334389/china-eu-push-nexperia-and-chinese-owner-end-corporate-dispute-amid-chip-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3334389/china-eu-push-nexperia-and-chinese-owner-end-corporate-dispute-amid-chip-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 13:00:20 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu Chinese investment is still being actively welcomed in Ireland, the head of a major business organisation said, even as the wider European Union adopts a more cautious attitude and Dublin walks a tightrope to maintain ties with both the US and China amid a wide-ranging rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. “We’re firmly open for business within the EU rules, that is an unambiguous position,” Mary Rose Burke, CEO of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce, told the Post in an interview last... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3333696/ireland-business-chamber-welcomes-chinese-investment-despite-us-eu-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3333696/ireland-business-chamber-welcomes-chinese-investment-despite-us-eu-pressures?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Nov 2025 06:00:20 +0000 Sylvia Ma Sylvia Ma Vice-Premier He Lifeng has emphasised the need to diversify China’s export markets and sustain trade growth, while urging local-level officials to empower enterprises and enhance policy support to strengthen manufacturing. His remarks came during a three-day inspection tour that concluded on Thursday in the central provinces of Hubei and Hunan, where he learned about the operations of local trade logistics firms, export-oriented manufacturers and consumer-sector companies, according to... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3333667/chinese-vice-premier-urges-manufacturing-upgrades-trade-diversification-policy-push?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3333667/chinese-vice-premier-urges-manufacturing-upgrades-trade-diversification-policy-push?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:10 +0000 Ralph Jennings,Xiaofei Xu Ralph Jennings,Xiaofei Xu Chinese firms must be extra vigilant in Europe as policymakers there weigh tougher measures against a pair of iconic hi-tech suppliers while France has threatened to suspend fast-fashion retailer Shein, analysts say, as the moves come after a seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia. The European Commission’s reported plan to force member states to phase out Huawei Technologies and ZTE gear from telecoms networks could mark a fresh regulatory hurdle while serving as a warning to roughly 3,000... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3332680/eu-scrutiny-huawei-zte-and-shein-raises-stakes-chinese-firms-compliance-maze?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3332680/eu-scrutiny-huawei-zte-and-shein-raises-stakes-chinese-firms-compliance-maze?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:00:13 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu China launched a charm offensive at a new Northern Ireland trade forum on Tuesday, as Beijing’s chief diplomat to the United Kingdom promised fresh investment and opportunities to tap the vast consumer market of the world’s second-largest economy. The efforts come as China’s widening trade surpluses face rising criticism and scrutiny from European countries – including the UK – amid mounting trade tensions between China and the West. “China is Northern Ireland’s second-largest source of imports... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3332497/china-woos-northern-ireland-promises-boost-investment-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3332497/china-woos-northern-ireland-promises-boost-investment-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:15 +0000 Bochen Han Bochen Han The fight against a Florida law restricting property purchases by Chinese citizens may hinge on finding new challengers – and on persuading a conservative judiciary unlikely to reverse course, legal experts say. In a 2-1 decision on Tuesday, the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta upheld two provisions of the 2023 law – requiring buyers to register their property and attest to their eligibility by affidavit, and ruled that the plaintiffs lacked the right to challenge the main purchasing... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3332012/courts-turn-slam-dunk-case-uphill-battle-floridas-chinese-property-ban-fight?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3332012/courts-turn-slam-dunk-case-uphill-battle-floridas-chinese-property-ban-fight?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:58:09 +0000 Frank Chen,Sylvia Ma Frank Chen,Sylvia Ma Amid the growing presence of Chinese firms in Brazil, Brazilian businesses are expressing hope of being able to further expand into China’s market, while also calling for enhanced bilateral efforts to overcome challenges such as logistical bottlenecks. “China can and should be Brazil’s largest export market for every product category,” said Christian Gogola, director of Brazilian drink company Legendaria. “But for now, more Chinese companies are entering Brazil than Brazilian firms doing... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3331655/more-soybeans-brazil-china-trade-heats-amid-investment-surge-new-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3331655/more-soybeans-brazil-china-trade-heats-amid-investment-surge-new-opportunities?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:15 +0000 Bochen Han Bochen Han A US federal appeal court has paved the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting real estate purchases by Chinese citizens, rejecting arguments that it conflicts with federal law or is discriminatory. The 2-1 ruling by the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta on Tuesday could embolden other states to enact similar laws, which critics say mirror early 20th century “alien land” laws that restricted property ownership by Chinese and Japanese nationals. Six states are currently... https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3331544/us-court-says-florida-can-ban-chinese-citizens-buying-property?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3331544/us-court-says-florida-can-ban-chinese-citizens-buying-property?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:23:31 +0000 Resty Woro Yuniar Resty Woro Yuniar Indonesia’s anti-corruption watchdog has launched a preliminary investigation into the construction of the US$7.3 billion Jakarta–Bandung High-speed Railway that analysts say could implicate senior figures in the administration of former president Joko Widodo. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) confirmed last week that it was gathering evidence related to alleged irregularities in how the China-funded project, popularly known as “Whoosh”, was awarded and managed. “The investigation into... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3331489/indonesias-china-funded-whoosh-railway-faces-corruption-probe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3331489/indonesias-china-funded-whoosh-railway-faces-corruption-probe?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:30:09 +0000 Bochen Han Bochen Han Long-simmering debates in Washington about the benefits of increased investment from China were revived in recent weeks after Beijing reportedly pushed US President Donald Trump’s administration to roll back national security restrictions on Chinese deals in America. But despite signs of high-level political warming to the idea, analysts say the path forward for Chinese firms remains steep given federal and state restrictions and the realities of congressional and local politics. China’s... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3331336/can-chinese-investment-still-find-home-america?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3331336/can-chinese-investment-still-find-home-america?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:00:09 +0000 Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu China urged the Dutch government to uphold “the spirit of contracts” and safeguard the stability of global supply chains as both sides discussed how to resolve the Nexperia case in a phone call on Tuesday. The discussion between Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and Dutch Minister for Economic Affairs Vincent Karremans was the first publicised call between senior officials from Beijing and The Hague since the Netherlands seized control of chip firm Nexperia from its Chinese owners on... https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3329878/china-urges-dutch-properly-resolve-nexperia-case-talks-continue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/article/3329878/china-urges-dutch-properly-resolve-nexperia-case-talks-continue?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:43:32 +0000 Kandy Wong Kandy Wong When Beijing expanded its rare earth export controls earlier this month, it appeared to mark a fresh escalation in the US-China trade war. But for many observers, the dispute actually began over a week earlier – and its trigger was not a Chinese action, but an American one. Though it drew little fanfare at the time, the decision by the US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to widen its trade blacklists in late September has had far-reaching effects. It not only pushed Beijing to take... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3329680/how-single-rule-change-sparked-major-flare-us-china-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3329680/how-single-rule-change-sparked-major-flare-us-china-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:14 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings The Bali heat proved too much for Zhang Min, a 30-year-old tourist from Chengdu, one afternoon last month. She had made it to a cliff above one of the Indonesian holiday destination’s most sought-after scenic spots, but was exhausted by the journey. “The roads are really poor,” Zhang said as her group stopped above the T. Rex-shaped headland – a unique land mass that has made Kelingking one of the world’s most photographed beaches. Her group opted against hiking down a steep, sun-exposed trail... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3328027/will-chinese-firms-bali-beach-lift-project-alter-local-landscape?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3328027/will-chinese-firms-bali-beach-lift-project-alter-local-landscape?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:00:08 +0000 Carol Yang Carol Yang China has reached a major milestone in offshore energy infrastructure, with the total subsea pipeline network now exceeding 10,000km (6,213 miles), as the country accelerates efforts to explore offshore resources to meet its energy-security needs. The milestone was achieved as the final section of a deep-sea pipeline was installed on Sunday in northern China’s Bohai Bay, according to state broadcaster CCTV. As one of China’s largest offshore oil-production bases, Bohai Bay now hosts the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3327436/china-surpasses-10000km-subsea-pipelines-boosting-offshore-energy-network?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3327436/china-surpasses-10000km-subsea-pipelines-boosting-offshore-energy-network?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:14 +0000 Mandy Zuo,Ralph Jennings Mandy Zuo,Ralph Jennings As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to bring the widely watched TikTok dispute closer to a resolution, the move fuelled expectations of broader US-China trade deals when their leaders are expected to meet next month. The proposed divestiture, meanwhile, has also raised questions about the fate of Chinese and American companies investing and operating in each other’s markets. In the latest development in the saga involving the short-video app, Trump wrote in the... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3327024/tiktok-deal-us-china-investments-new-normal-or-reciprocity-risk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3327024/tiktok-deal-us-china-investments-new-normal-or-reciprocity-risk?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:00:15 +0000 Kandy Wong Kandy Wong With China’s economic clout still its “strongest card” in Southeast Asia, Beijing is continuing to gain prominence in all corners of the region as its leading external partner, according to a study released on Wednesday. According to the Lowy Institute’s Southeast Asia Influence Index, China has an overall score of 65 out of 100, a one-point lead over its nearest rival, the United States, making it the “most influential power” in six of the region’s 11 countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia,... https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3326622/china-now-southeast-asias-leading-partner-us-influence-wanes-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3326622/china-now-southeast-asias-leading-partner-us-influence-wanes-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:12 +0000 Ralph Jennings Ralph Jennings A Chinese state-run company will help build a section of Chilean capital Santiago’s commuter rail system, as a host of contractors from China bid to construct a tunnel along the same railway system, reflecting Beijing’s burgeoning economic ties in Latin America. A consortium led by China Railway Construction (CRCC) has reached a US$470 million agreement with Chile’s State Railway to build a 26km (16.2-mile) electric railway in the South American country’s congested capital, Chinese media outlets... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3325988/china-state-firm-help-build-26km-chilean-electric-railway-peers-eye-tunnel-project?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3325988/china-state-firm-help-build-26km-chilean-electric-railway-peers-eye-tunnel-project?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:30:08 +0000 Igor Patrick Igor Patrick Former Ecuadorian president Lenin Moreno on Tuesday denounced as “a farce” the bribery charges that prosecutors say link him and his family to US$76 million in payments from a Chinese state builder that managed part of one of the biggest South American projects in Beijing’s global Belt and Road Initiative. Lenin insisted the accusations are a political vendetta orchestrated by former president Rafael Correa, under whose government the controversial Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant was... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3325917/ex-ecuador-president-calls-bribery-case-over-belt-and-road-dam-farce?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3325917/ex-ecuador-president-calls-bribery-case-over-belt-and-road-dam-farce?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:50:45 +0000 Kandy Wong,Ji Siqi,Ralph Jennings Kandy Wong,Ji Siqi,Ralph Jennings The sudden closure of Poland’s border with Belarus has already caused logistical disruptions for users of the China-Europe Railway Express, analysts and industry players said, adding that Warsaw would be risking its position as a major transit hub between Europe and Asia if it allowed a prolonged shutdown. The nearly 400km (250-mile) boundary line has been closed since September 11, with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk citing national security concerns over Russia-led military exercises taking... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3325864/poland-border-closure-sets-speed-bumps-china-europe-railway-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3325864/poland-border-closure-sets-speed-bumps-china-europe-railway-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:11 +0000