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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV makers hunt for idled plants in Europe as they expand global influence
BYD, the world’s largest electric car maker, says it is in talks with Stellantis about using European marques’ idled assembly facilities.
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China birth rate
China to start certifying cities and workplaces as ‘birth-friendly’
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump hails ‘fantastic’ China trade deals, signalling Boeing, oil sales
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US-China trade war
The US-China trade war is entering a worrying new phase
The US and China are racing to roll out competing sanctions, rules and regulations, leaving firms trapped in a legal Catch-22.
15 May 2026 - 11:04AM
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US-China relations
Is China set to benefit from new US Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s policy vision?
The appointment follows White House pressure on the central bank to lower interest rates – a move analysts warn could have unintended consequences.
14 May 2026 - 11:00PM
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Banking & finance
China’s credit demand weak in April despite policy support, strong industry
Lending growth slows as borrowing demand from households and businesses remains weak.
14 May 2026 - 7:05PM
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Boeing nears ‘large’ China orders as Trump and Xi forge new trade board: Bessent
Washington and Beijing will discuss the board to manage commercial ties, and there is a plan to ‘pregame’ investments to avoid national security blocks.
14 May 2026 - 8:34PM
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President Xi Jinping shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as US President Donald Trump looks on during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: AFP
China trade
China’s expanding industrial strategy
The country’s industrial strategy has shifted from targeting specific sectors towards covering all layers of production.
14 May 2026 - 3:35PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump’s trillion-dollar business delegation arrives in China, eager for deals
The 17 American business executives accompanying US president are the wealthiest such delegation to visit the country.
14 May 2026 - 12:26PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla lures budget-conscious Chinese buyers ahead of state visit by Trump
US President Donald Trump’s entourage for his three-day trip to China includes Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple.
13 May 2026 - 6:44PM
China-EU relations
Global shocks push European firms in China to rethink supply chains
Supply disruptions and rising costs linked to Middle East instability are forcing companies to adjust sourcing, production and investment plans.
13 May 2026 - 6:30PM
Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, speaks at a press conference in Beijing on April 14. Photo: dpa
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Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit
The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.
13 May 2026 - 5:14PM
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China trade
Asia needs ‘institutional toolbox’ to survive global shocks, China experts warn
Ahead of Trump’s China visit, experts at an RCEP forum discuss a supply-chain overhaul, looking to insulate the world’s biggest trading bloc.
13 May 2026 - 4:42PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China and US teams race to find easy summit deliverables at meeting in Seoul
The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says.
13 May 2026 - 1:09PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
China-US trade talks kick off in Seoul ahead of high-profile leaders’ summit
Trade deals, export controls on critical minerals and the Iran war likely to be talking points as senior officials sit down for negotiations.
13 May 2026 - 11:55AM
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent arrives at Incheon International Airport in Seoul on Wednesday, ahead of a scheduled meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and trade talks with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng. Photo: Reuters
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s trip to China at last minute
The Nvidia CEO boarded Air Force One during a refuelling stop in Alaska, with Trump saying it was ‘an honour’ to have him on the trip.
13 May 2026 - 12:25PM
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Yuan
How Australia’s mining giants are helping China to globalise the yuan
Mining firms are increasingly using the yuan for financing and settlements, as China pushes to reduce its reliance on the US dollar.
13 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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After nearly 9 years, Trump is landing in a totally changed China. Is he ready?
China has strengthened its position since the US president’s last visit, analysts said, predicting more equitable results from any potential agreement.
13 May 2026 - 7:49AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump’s cadre of CEOs hunts for wins in China, from soybeans to semiconductors
Corporate leaders join this week’s state visit, with a diverse group eyeing market access and stability amid frictions.
12 May 2026 - 11:03PM
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Musk joins Trump’s Beijing delegation as a ‘natural bridge’ for trade
Gigafactory stakes and a push for self-driving software approval cast the billionaire as a key US envoy while seemingly sealing a reconciliation with Trump.
12 May 2026 - 9:30PM
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China-EU relations
German firms in China more optimistic despite Iran war, trade headwinds: survey
Expectations for growth, profits and investment are all up, despite geopolitical turbulence.
12 May 2026 - 7:01PM
China property
Ex-adviser urges China to tackle inequality with higher taxes on ultra-rich
Raising taxes on assets, incomes of high earners will add to state revenues and incentivise protecting property rights, economist says.
12 May 2026 - 5:33PM
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China should tax the ultra-rich’s property and income streams to align government incentives with protecting property rights and stabilising expectations, a prominent economist has said. Photo: Reuters
China airliners
European airlines adding China flights despite Russian airspace barrier
Demand for China-Europe flights surges as airlines avoid Iranian, Russian airspace and divert tourists away from Southeast Asia.
12 May 2026 - 5:02PM
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From ‘Taco’ to ‘Nacho’: Wall Street’s new buzzword as Trump preps for China trip
Traders’ catch-cry ‘Not a chance Hormuz opens’ replaces ‘Trump always chickens out’ as grim predictions swirl over gridlock, oil prices.
12 May 2026 - 11:27AM
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China trade
Pakistan to tap China debt market with first sale of yuan-priced ‘panda bonds’
Islamabad turns to ‘panda bonds’ to secure cheaper credit and diversify its borrowing into yuan-denominated funding, with a focus on sustainable development.
12 May 2026 - 10:00AM
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