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BusinessJul 17Chips , tokens , kilowatts -- Decoding China economic vitality , resilience in H1This article analyzes China's economic vitality and resilience during the first half of the year, using various indicators. It offers insights into the performance of a major global economy.heraldglobe.com · United States
BusinessJul 17China and UAE cross-border QR payment link to boost the global yuanIn the latest move to bypass Western-dominated financial systems and step up the internationalisation of the yuan, China is linking its retail payment networks with the United Arab Emirates. Users will soon be able to use domestic mobile apps to scan QR codes and make payments in either country, under a recent agreement between state-owned Bank of China (BOC), UnionPay International, and the UAE central bank’s subsidiary Al Etihad Payments. “The partnership would help expand the scope of...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 17Burberry's growth in US and China markets cushions Europe's slowdownBurberry's growth in the US and China markets has helped mitigate a slowdown in its European performance. This indicates regional variations in the company's financial results.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 17China strongly dissatisfied following decision to nationalise British SteelChina expressed strong dissatisfaction following a decision to nationalize British Steel. This development indicates a diplomatic and economic disagreement between the two nations.andoveradvertiser.co.uk · United Kingdom
BusinessJul 17China strongly dissatisfied following decision to nationalise British SteelChina has expressed strong dissatisfaction following the decision to nationalize British Steel. This indicates a potential point of contention in international business and political relations.maldonandburnhamstandard.co.uk · United Kingdom
BusinessJul 17China strongly dissatisfied following decision to nationalise British SteelChina has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the decision to nationalise British Steel. This indicates a significant point of contention in international economic relations.dudleynews.co.uk · United Kingdom
BusinessJul 17China ‘firmly opposes’ UK nationalisation of British SteelThe UK government announced on Thursday that it had passed legislation to nationalise British Steel, previously owned by China’s Jingye Group, to protect the country’s steelmaking capacity after Jingye moved to shut the company’s blast furnaces.EuroNews [en]
BusinessJul 17China hits out at British Steel nationalisationThe UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".BBC World
BusinessJul 17China rebukes UK over nationalisation of British SteelThe UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessJul 16Mexico in Numbers: How Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China as top exporter to the USThis week's installment of Mexico in Numbers tracks how Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China over three decades to become the top exporter to the US, reshaping North American trade. The post Mexico in Numbers: How Mexico overtook Canada, Japan and China as top exporter to the US appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BusinessJul 16China Economy Shows Resilience with 4 . 7 % Growth in First Half of 2026China's economy demonstrated resilience by achieving 4.7% growth during the first half of 2026. This indicates a stable economic performance for the period.mumbrella.asia · Singapore
BusinessJul 16Xinhua Headlines : Beyond the numbers , global observers see resilience , transformation in China economyGlobal observers are noting resilience and transformation within China's economy beyond mere statistical figures, indicating a positive outlook on its development.shanghaisun.com · China
BusinessJul 16How Long Has China’s Economy Been This Weak?China surprised everyone Tuesday night by acknowledging GDP growth well below 5 percent. The official rate is 4.3 percent for the second quarter and 4.7 percent for the first half, to just over $10.1 trillion. The important question is whether the true situation is somewhat worse than headline growth suggests, or much worse. The post How Long Has China’s Economy Been This Weak? appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
BusinessJul 16Xinhua Commentary : China economy keeps moving forward amid global headwindsorlandoecho.com · United States
BusinessJul 16China vows helium-trade policy changes as global tightening squeezes gas suppliesChina will adjust its export controls on helium in response to changes in domestic and global supply conditions, after temporarily suspending overseas shipments of the gas last week amid a tightening global supply situation. The Ministry of Commerce said the temporary export ban was in line with the country’s foreign trade laws and World Trade Organization rules. “China is a major importer of helium,” ministry spokesman He Yadong said, adding that the temporary ban was to “safeguard domestic...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 16Xinhua Commentary : China economy keeps moving forward amid global headwindsA Xinhua commentary asserts that China's economy continues to progress despite global economic challenges. This provides an official perspective on China's economic resilience amidst international difficulties.cincinnatisun.com · United States
BusinessJul 16Xinhua Commentary : China economy keeps moving forward amid global headwindsA commentary from Xinhua states that China's economy continues to progress despite global challenges. This suggests resilience in China's economic performance amidst international difficulties.azerbaijannews.net · Azerbaijan
BusinessJul 16IEA warns China rare earth curbs put $6.5T in production at riskSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessJul 16China’s imports from Africa surge after Beijing expands zero-tariff policyAfrica’s exports to China have surged since Beijing expanded its zero-tariff policy across the continent in May, as customs data showed signs of emerging trade links in a range of new sectors alongside traditional categories such as critical minerals. China’s imports from Africa soared by 21.1 per cent and 40.2 per cent year on year in May and June, respectively – outpacing the overall growth in Chinese imports over the same period, customs data showed. The increase was partly driven by China’s...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 16The Coming Clash Between China and EuropeWhy a trade war can’t be avoided.Foreign Affairs
BusinessJul 16Mainland China funds increase stakes in Hong Kong biotech amid surge of licensing dealsA growing number of mainland Chinese institutional fund managers have built up stakes in Hong Kong-listed biotechnology stocks over the past month, drawn by attractive valuations amid a surge in cross-border licensing deals in the sector. China’s largest mutual fund manager, E Fund Management, has taken a 7 per cent stake in gene-editing biotechnology firm Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals, buying additional 91,500 shares in the Beijing-based firm at an average price of HK$46.90 each on July 2,...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 16Xinhua Headlines : China posts resilient H1 growth as 15th Five - Year Plan gets underwayChina has reported resilient economic growth in the first half of the year. This occurs as the country begins its 15th Five-Year Plan.english.anhuinews.com · China
BusinessJul 16China economic divide is widening in era of protectionismChina's economic divide is reportedly widening amidst an era of protectionism. This indicates a significant trend in the global economy and China's internal market structure.theage.com.au · Australia
BusinessJul 16Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredientsFrom rare earth elements to commercial drones, Washington has become all too familiar with the strongest weapons in Beijing’s manufacturing arsenal – the materials and products where China holds a strategic advantage in production, extraction or any other link in the supply chain. After those near-monopolies provided Chinese policymakers considerable leverage in last year’s trade dispute, US think tanks are asking whether pharmaceuticals represent the next critical dependency. Their concern is...South China Morning Post