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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 Fiscal Revenue Growth Slows as Government Spending Contracts
August revenue growth weakened to 4.7% as tax receipts softened, while public-budget spending slipped into contraction amid persistent strains from weak demand and the property slump
China’s Green Tech Exports Surge on EV, Battery Demand
EV and lithium battery shipments drove strong August growth, though analysts warn that rising trade barriers and slowing external demand could cool momentum in the fourth quarter
Commentary: Europe’s China Dilemma — Too Many Goods, Too Few Minerals
Brussels is caught between curbing Chinese manufactured imports and securing critical raw materials, shifting the next trade battlefield upstream
In Depth: China’s Auto Export Boom Spurs Push to Manufacture Overseas
Rising trade barriers are forcing Chinese carmakers to rethink globalization, from tapping idle foreign factories to winning local communities’ trust
Weekly Must-Read: The School at the Edge of China’s Education Dream
Inside a shadowy cross-border empire that promised a shortcut to the Ivy League, but preyed on anxious parents with physical abuse and cult-like control
Southeast Asia’s Imports of Chinese Clean-Energy Products Reach Record $20 Billion
ASEAN purchases surged 50% in 2026 as rising electricity demand, energy-security concerns and Western trade barriers redirected Chinese exports toward the region
Copper Near Record High as U.S. Tariff Fears and AI Demand Tighten Market
London copper briefly touched an all-time high of $14,780 a ton as traders rushed supplies into the U.S. ahead of possible tariffs and investors bet that AI, electrification and grid expansion will keep demand rising
U.S. Industry Group Calls for Sales Ban on Chinese ‘Connected’ Vehicles
China-made cars with internet connectivity and smart driving systems pose data security risks as they gain market share worldwide, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation says, urging lawmakers to act before Congress’s current session ends in January
The Week Ahead (Sept. 7-13): Canada Slaps Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Goods
India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit; U.S. Treasury expands long-term bond buybacks
China Moves to Rein In Solar Price War as Oversupply Batters Industry
New standards on energy use and cost accounting aim to curb below-cost sales, accelerate consolidation and shift policy focus from capacity growth to market discipline
Top Stories of the Month: Cover Story: Unmasking the Architect of a Global Cybercrime Empire
Armed with multiple identities, Hu Xiaowei constructed an international network of businesses suspected of being used to launder the profits of Prince Group’s multibillion-dollar scams
The Week Ahead (Aug. 31-Sept. 6): Shein Set to Raise $1.8 Billion in Hong Kong IPO
U.S. to impose up to 100% tariffs on imported drones; U.K. temporarily lowers audit requirements for Chinese listings
Chinese Battery Storage Makers Pivot to Europe as U.S. Barriers Rise
Overseas orders for Chinese energy-storage batteries jumped 83% in the first half of 2026, led by Europe, while North America weakened amid tightening U.S. restrictions
CX Daily: Shein Heads for Hong Kong IPO as Growth Slows, Regulatory Pressure Mounts
The fast-fashion giant’s projection valuation has plummeted in the face of intensifying competition and rising costs overseas
Business Brief (Aug. 25): Chinese GPU Maker Enflame Gears Up for IPO
SASAC pushes state firms to drive 6G breakthroughs, Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian autos
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