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The Trump administration has been stepping up pressure on China for a more balanced trading relationship, sparking a trade war including protective tariffs by Washington and retaliatory moves from Beijing.
Trump Slaps New Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods
With long-threatened new round of tariffs, almost half of China’s annual exports to U.S. will be subject to trade penalties
Commentary: How to Navigate Trump’s Opportunistic Diplomacy
A recent D.C. summit suggests the administration is moving from strict isolationism to a strategy of selective alliances, aiming to break Beijing’s grip on critical resources
Analysis: Clean Energy Carried China’s Economy in 2025, but Risks Are Rising
Solar power, EVs and other clean tech accounted for more than a third of China’s GDP growth, but power market reforms, oversupply and geopolitical tensions are weighing on momentum
China’s New Solar Power Capacity to Drop for First Time in Seven Years
A projected decline of up to 43% follows a record-breaking installation rush in 2025, as the world’s largest market grapples with severe overcapacity and a shift in government policy
Bosch China Head Warns Chinese Carmakers Against Price Cutting Their Way to Growth Overseas
Xu Daquan predicts the country’s auto exports will keep growing this year, but advises carmakers to avoid trade friction and ensure sustainable growth
Analysis: Vietnam’s High-Wire Economic Act Pays Off
Despite global headwinds and protectionist shifts in Washington, massive industrial output and a tourism boom powered an 8% expansion in 2025
Commentary: To Avert Superpower Dependence, Europe Chooses Geoeconomics
Looking past Washington, leaders from London to Berlin have been queuing up in Beijing to strike deals and stabilize their economies
Commentary: To Avert Superpower Dependence, Europe Chooses Geoeconomics
Looking past Washington, leaders from London to Berlin have been queuing up in Beijing to strike deals and stabilize their economies
Commentary: China’s Economy Hits 5%, but the Map Is Changing
While the nation hit its 5% growth target, a look at the provinces reveals a widening north-south divide, a property-driven investment collapse in the East and a massive pivot toward manufacturing in the central heartland
Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet — Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus
The U.K. Prime Minister’s visit prioritizes cost-of-living relief and services trade over geopolitical grandstanding, despite protectionist warnings from Washington
AstraZeneca Doubles Down on China With 100 Billion Yuan Pledge
The British drugmaker outlines a massive expansion in manufacturing and R&D following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing
AstraZeneca Doubles Down on China With 100 Billion Yuan Pledge
The British drugmaker outlines a massive expansion in manufacturing and R&D following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Beijing
CX Daily: PCG Power, Octopus Energy Launch Power Trading Venture in China
By leveraging AI-powered electricity trading, the new venture seeks to address the challenges of China’s increasingly volatile electricity market
Cover Story: How Gutter Oil Became a Prized Fuel for International Airlines
Used cooking oil, once a food safety liability, is now a strategic asset in the global race to find a cleaner, sustainable aviation fuel
Analysis: U.S. Allies Flock to Beijing to Hedge Against Trump’s Policies
While leaders like Canada’s Mark Carney and the U.K.’s Keir Starmer look to diversify trade away from ‘America First,’ deep security dependence on Washington limits the scope of their pivot
Starmer Hails ‘Real Progress’ on U.K.-China Ties With Key Deals
During the British leader’s visit, Beijing agreed to cut the import tariff on whisky, while additional agreements were made across finance, agri-food, culture and energy
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