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Trade War
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
China-Brazil Trade Hits Record High on EV Surge and Shifting Oil Flows
Bilateral trade between China and Brazil surged in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical shifts and looming tariffs, far outpacing Brazil’s trade with the U.S.
XPeng Launches L03 in Germany Amid China EV Makers’ Europe Push
With domestic sales under pressure, XPeng and rivals are looking to Europe and other markets for stronger pricing and better margins
The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session
In Depth: China Rethinks the Tax Rebates That Drove Its Export Machine
Beijing is cutting VAT refunds for batteries, solar panels and metals, using a long-standing tax tool to rein in competition, push manufacturers up the value chain and take some of the pressure off government budgets
CX Daily: How Mercedes, BMW and Audi Hope to Win Back China
Caught off guard by the rise of Chinese EV-makers, Germany’s luxury giants are aggressively localizing their tech
Business Brief (July 15): EU Finalizes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Tires
Beijing issues five-year plan for labor and pensions; more than 600 drugs clear preliminary hurdle for state insurance coverage
Analysis: China’s Appetite for Overseas Investment Grows as Beijing Readies Guardrails
The private sector became a net creditor for the first time on record last year, a shift that helps explain why the government is introducing new rules for outbound investment
BYD Accelerates U.K. Expansion With Luxury EV, Charging Push
The Chinese automaker launches the Denza Z, starting at 142,900 pounds, and plans to speed up the rollout of ultra-fast charging stations equipped with dedicated energy storage to overcome high electricity costs in the country
China Courts Nordic Countries as Trade Frictions With the EU Mount
Beijing seeks to keep European markets open as a widening trade deficit and the war in Ukraine strain ties with the bloc.
Chery Deepens Localization in South Africa With Factory Overhaul
The Rosslyn plant, which the Chinese carmaker acquired from Nissan under a deal announced in January, will undergo lengthy retooling ahead of a production restart in mid-2027
Business Brief (July 3): China, U.S. Step Toward Farm Tariff Cuts
New A-share accounts jumped 74% in June, while 25 China-Japan flight routes were suspended
In Depth: EV Boom Strains China’s Auto Tax System
Beijing wants to encourage new-energy vehicle adoption, but the transition is starving road budgets and distorting government incentives, driving demand for auto tax reform
Malaysia Blocks Low-Cost EV Imports, Hitting Chinese Automakers
New thresholds on price and motor power effectively block lower-cost fully built imports from BYD, Zeekr and Chery as Kuala Lumpur protects local automakers
China Resources New Energy Soars 137% in Shenzhen Debut After Record IPO
Shares more than doubled after the renewable-power producer raised 24.5 billion yuan, even as falling tariffs and grid constraints weigh on profit
Alibaba Agrees to Settle With U.S. Over Illegal Online Drug Sales
Before accepting the $600 million settlement, the Justice Department had accused the Chinese e-commerce giant and its U.S. payment processor of failing to prevent its platforms from being used to make illicit sales to Americans
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