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Analysis: China Banks Split as Margins Squeeze and Retail Risks Rise

‘Big Six’ state lenders outperformed smaller peers in 2025, as weak credit demand and intensifying competition continued to weigh on loan yields

Beijing’s Rare Earth Controls Risk Undermining China as a Reliable Supplier, EU Chamber Warns

Of the European companies affected by the restrictions, one-third are looking to divert sourcing away from the country, EUCCC flash survey finds

In Depth: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil

The opening of the German giant’s $10 billion mega-complex underscores how multinationals are increasingly relying on the country’s size and supply chain resilience to weather geopolitical shocks

Apr 09, 2026 04:23 PM
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Former ICBC Shenzhen Executive Probed Amid Guangdong Graft Sweep

Investigation into former Shenzhen banker Yao Yuping may be tied to financing linked to Evergrande supplier Bauing

Apr 16, 2026 12:50 AM

China Imposes Lifetime Accountability for Officials’ Investment Decisions

New State Council guidelines aim to rein in local debt and tighten oversight of project approvals

Apr 16, 2026 12:22 AM

China Lifts Offshore Lending Caps for Foreign Banks to Boost Yuan Use Overseas

Central bank loosens rules for foreign lenders as interest-rate gap with the U.S. widens yuan financing appeal

Apr 15, 2026 11:54 PM

Airlines Slash Routes as Fuel Prices Soar Amid Middle East War

Jet fuel costs have nearly doubled, forcing Asian carriers to cut unprofitable flights despite resilient demand

Apr 15, 2026 10:42 PM

China’s Machinery, Electronics Exports Hit Record in First Quarter

Chip and vehicle demand drives 21.4% jump as firms rush shipments ahead of policy changes

Apr 15, 2026 10:10 PM

Memory Chip Shortage Widens Divide in Smartphone Market

Shipments fall as rising costs pressure low-end manufacturers and push industry toward premium devices

Apr 15, 2026 09:22 PM

Hungary’s Prime Minister-Elect Keeps Door Open to Chinese Investment

Péter Magyar says cooperation with China is ‘in the interest of both nations,’ while setting clear conditions that foreign companies must comply with local regulations

Apr 15, 2026 07:03 PM

China’s Crude Oil Imports Edge Down in March

The country imported 49.98 million metric tons of crude, down just 2.8% from a year earlier, as major supply disruptions from plunging Gulf output had yet to reach the country

Apr 15, 2026 06:56 PM

Business Brief (April 15): China Warns of Countermeasures as U.S. Tariff Threat Looms

Yuan hits multi-year high, IMF cuts global growth outlook

Apr 15, 2026 06:38 PM

Moutai Raises Insurer Stake to 49% in Cap Exception

State-backed liquor giant’s deal highlights regulatory flexibility on ownership limits

Apr 15, 2026 06:23 PM

Commentary: China’s Export Dip in March Is a Statistical Illusion

Despite a seeming deceleration in year-over-year growth, record absolute volumes and booming high-tech sectors prove China’s manufacturing sector remains a dominant global force

Apr 15, 2026 06:10 PM

Commentary: Behind China’s Modest Spring Credit Numbers

First-quarter financial data reveals a deliberate pivot away from massive credit injections toward structural reform and targeted easing

Apr 15, 2026 05:55 PM

Evergrande’s EV Bankruptcies Leave Over $2 Billion in Debt

The collapse of all three of the property developer’s main auto manufacturing bases marks the end of founder Hui Ka Yan’s costly dream to make electric vehicles part of his empire

Apr 15, 2026 05:46 PM

Lululemon Reassures China Customers After U.S. Probe Into ‘Forever Chemicals’

The activewear-maker says its products currently sold in the Chinese market do not contain PFAS as the company faces questions in Texas about the potential presence of certain toxic substances in its clothing

Apr 15, 2026 05:43 PM

Xi Welcomes Vietnam’s To Lam, Pushing Broad Pact on Security and Tech

The two leaders commit to defending their socialist systems while expanding economic cooperation in infrastructure and emerging technology

Apr 15, 2026 05:15 PM

Commentary: To Escape the Middle-Income Trap, China Must Empower the Consumer

Beijing’s path to high-income status requires a decisive pivot from exports and infrastructure stimulus to domestic consumption and structural reform

Apr 15, 2026 04:31 PM



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