Economy
Trade between Russia and China has increased more than thirtyfold over the past 25 years, highlighting the rapid expansion of economic relations between the two countries. The figure was cited by the Russian and Chinese ambassadors to Japan, Nikolai Nozdryov and Wu Jianghao, in a joint article discussing......
Chinese companies are beginning to recover part of the tariffs previously collected by the United States under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, following a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the legal basis used to impose the duties. Since early July, at least five publicly......
A new regular container shipping service linking China and Europe through the Northern Sea Route is expected to begin operations this week, marking another step in the development of an alternative maritime corridor between Asia and Europe. According to reports by the Financial Times, Chinese shipping......
Global fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly moving closer to an initial public offering in Hong Kong, potentially marking a major step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its position in international financial markets. Bloomberg Intelligence estimates that the fashion retailer could be valued......
Germany’s trade imbalance with China widened during the first half of 2026, as German exports to the Asian market declined sharply while imports from China continued to increase, according to preliminary data from Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI). The figures highlight a significant shift in......
China’s consumer inflation weakened more than expected in July, highlighting persistent pressure on domestic demand and underscoring the challenges facing policymakers as they seek to strengthen household consumption. The consumer price index (CPI) rose just 0.5% year on year, according to official......
China recorded robust trade growth in July, with both exports and imports rising sharply from a year earlier as strong global demand for technology products—particularly those linked to artificial intelligence—continued to support the country's external sector. The latest customs figures......
Shein is preparing to begin investor meetings ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, marking a significant step toward one of the most closely watched stock market listings in the global e-commerce sector. According to reports, the online fashion retailer will use the meetings......
China's central bank has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining an accommodative monetary policy, pledging to adjust its policy tools promptly as economic conditions evolve while preserving sufficient liquidity across the financial system. The announcement followed a high-level policy meeting......
China has strongly criticized a new round of United States sanctions targeting Chinese companies accused of links to forced labor in Xinjiang, describing the measures as economic pressure and pledging to defend the interests of affected businesses. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Washington's......
China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly returned to contraction in July, highlighting persistent challenges facing the world's second-largest economy as weak domestic demand and rising production costs continue to weigh on industrial activity. Official data released by the National Bureau......
Shares in Chinese semiconductor manufacturer Changxin Technology soared by nearly 466% on their first trading day on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, propelling the company to the top of China’s listed companies by market value. Based in Hefei, the company raised 57.92 billion yuan, equivalent to......
China’s youth unemployment rate declined to its lowest level in a year in June, according to official data, offering a positive signal for the country’s labor market despite continued challenges facing young job seekers. Figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed......
