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BusinessJul 23Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platformThe outsized premium was due in part to offshore investors who, locked out of the highly anticipated listings, turned to crypto for a parallel market.CNBC
BusinessJul 23AI, China, ‘dark factories’ and the future of the US auto industryEconomist Mary Lovely dismisses the claims that getting automakers to produce more cars in America proves tariffs work.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessJul 22How long can China defy history and logic with its imbalances?The country is demanding far too much of a world fixated on cheap consumer goodsFinancial Times
BusinessJul 22China is said to seek new Boeing order terms, raising doubts on Trump-Xi dealSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 22Chile hunts for copper buyers beyond China with US$100 billion mining planChile wants to widen the group of countries buying its copper and attract about US$100 billion in mining investment over the next decade, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, in the most explicit move yet by the new government in Santiago to reduce its exposure to Chinese demand. “The market is highly concentrated and we need to broaden the number of places that buy our copper,” Francisco Perez Mackenna said at a Bloomberg summit in Singapore, part of a tour through the Asia-Pacific. He said...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22La china Geely llega a un acuerdo con Ford para producir coches en su fábrica de AlmussafesEl presidente de Ford Europa, Jim Baumbick, oficializará el anuncio este jueves, en presencia de Pedro Sánchez y Juanfran Pérez Llorca, para garantizar la supervivencia de la planta valenciana LeerEl Mundo
BusinessJul 22Jim Cramer Draws the Line on NVIDIA in China: Why National Security Comes FirstYahoo Finance
BusinessJul 22Nike to cut thousands of China online distributors in 2027Nike plans to reduce its number of online distributors in China starting in 2027. This strategic move could reshape the company's distribution model in a key international market.Yahoo Finance
BusinessJul 22China targets panda bond reform, mandates global credit mapping to lure foreign capitalChinese regulators moved on Tuesday to improve the quality of credit ratings for panda bonds – a yuan-denominated asset class that has seen a surge in interest from foreign sovereign and institutional investors this year as a key tool to bolster Beijing’s yuan-internationalisation push. Credit-rating agencies must adhere to the principles of independence, objectivity and prudence, according to a circular posted to the website of the National Association of Financial Market Institutional...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22China job market stable in H1 , 6 . 95 million new urban jobs addedChina's job market remained stable in the first half of the year, with a significant number of new urban jobs created. This indicates positive economic performance regarding employment.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BusinessJul 22Why China’s low-cost business model resists reformOn July 9, a fire burned through a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killing at least 28 people. The accident signals a larger problem: firms operating under financial pressure often cut costs by compromising safety. China’s low-cost business model needs reform, but why has change been so difficult? The plant that burned employed hundreds of workers, yet company filings for 2025 indicate that only a handful of them were enrolled in pension and medical insurance plans. A fire-safety...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22Nike overhauls China strategy with plans to cut thousands of online sellersSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 22Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury stronghold erodesInternational luxury car brands from Mercedes-Benz to Land Rover took a further beating in China last month as wealthy consumers continued to shun expensive petrol-powered vehicles. Struggling against competition from China’s rising electric vehicle (EV) powerhouses, international marques would find it more difficult to retain their market share and maintain profitability in the world’s largest automotive market, analysts said. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA),...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22China Next Move Could Decide Where Oil Prices Go This YearChina's upcoming actions are anticipated to be a decisive factor in determining the trajectory of global oil prices this year. This highlights China's significant influence on the international energy market.oilprice.com · United States
BusinessJul 22China dynamic expansion opportunitiesChina is presenting opportunities for dynamic expansion in its economic landscape. This indicates potential for growth and investment within the Chinese market.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BusinessJul 22China Launches 96 Billion Yuan Bailout To Stop The 10 Trillion Market Wipeoutchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
BusinessJul 22China industrial upgrades accelerate as new growth drivers gain strengthChina is experiencing an acceleration in industrial upgrades driven by strengthening new economic growth drivers. This suggests positive momentum in the nation's economic and manufacturing sectors.china.org.cn · China
BusinessJul 22China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills overA leading Chinese brokerage house has ended market making for the mainland’s only South Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as Beijing steps up efforts to stabilise its capital markets and protect retail investors amid volatility in its East Asian neighbour’s stock market. Shenzhen-headquartered China Merchants Securities withdrew as a liquidity provider for the Huatai-PineBridge China-Korea Semiconductor ETF barely a month after assuming the role on June 17, according to Shanghai Stock...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22Opinion | China stock market intervention is a confidence boosterAn opinion piece suggests that China's stock market intervention acts as a confidence booster. This implies that government action aims to stabilize and improve investor sentiment in the market.scmp.com · China
BusinessJul 22Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China, restructure digital footprintNike is streamlining its online business in China as the company looks to stabilize pricing and branding and get back to growth.CNBC
BusinessJul 21Imports hit by new tariffs are down 23%, with China posting the steepest lossesNew tariffs imposed in January, affecting over 1,400 product categories, have slashed those imports from US $15.4 billion to $11.8 billion. Overall imports from Asia, however, are up. The post Imports hit by new tariffs are down 23%, with China posting the steepest losses appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BusinessJul 21China’s policy playbook took its EV sector from zero to hero – can other countries follow?China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade policy, high-end manufacturing, technology and more. In this short series, we assess the current state of the sector within these broader contexts. Here, Yeon Woo Lee asks whether Beijing has written a blueprint for developing countries to kick-start their own contenders in the field. Emerging markets once seemed like also-rans in the global...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 21Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central AsiaOver the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been evidenced by the launch of several railway and road routes connecting China’s industrial and economic centres to logistics hubs in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. China’s improved transport to the region reflects two interrelated trends: growing trade momentum and Central Asia’s strengthening position in continental logistics. Last year, China became the largest trading partner...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 21Honda extends GAC partnership in China despite recent strugglesHonda has extended its GAC partnership in China despite recent struggles in the market. This signifies a continued strategic collaboration in the automotive sector.Seeking Alpha Tech