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Carol Yang
Beijing
Senior Reporter, Political Economy desk
Carol joined the Post in January 2025 and covers China's economy. Before this role, she worked as a news reporter for shipping media Lloyd’s List in Shanghai for two years and for China Global Television Network in Beijing for six years. She holds a master's degree in intercultural communication from the University of Warwick.
Carol joined the Post in January 2025 and covers China's economy. Before this role, she worked as a news reporter for shipping media Lloyd’s List in Shanghai for two years and for China Global Television Network in Beijing for six years. She holds a master's degree in intercultural communication from the University of Warwick.
Areas of Expertise:
Chinese economy, policy and shippingLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Announcement follows high-level negotiations in London and comes amid intensifying competition over strategic technologies.
Chinese premier says Beijing will play bigger role in global development and calls on Asian infrastructure bank to address challenges.
Finance minister, speaking at Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank meeting, says more mobilisation of private capital could help overcome bottleneck of insufficient public investment for infrastructure.
Former vice-minister of finance will begin her term in January, as the development bank faces a challenging environment for multilateralism.
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Iran has control over the shipping chokepoint that handles much of China’s imported oil, and Beijing will get daily updates from shipping vessels in the worrisome region.
Wielding its biggest bargaining chip in trade dealings with Washington, Beijing applied pressure by imposing export controls on some critical minerals.
China saw a US$33 billion capital inflow in May, as investors seek a safe haven and reduce their US exposure amid rising global instability.
Beijing’s bid to deepen Eurasian economic integration gains momentum as Western pressure forces Moscow to recalibrate, analysts say.
The trade war continued to weigh on China’s manufacturing and exports in May, but retail sales gained momentum.
The route’s Russian operator is building more nuclear-powered icebreakers, as it anticipates a significant rise in voyages by Chinese companies.
Proposed policy shift could ease pressure on domestic exporters and benefit global players such as China.
MSC executive tells forum in Oslo that Chinese shipyards can build new vessels for sector’s energy transition.
Pakistani think tank says China can play a leading role in country’s energy transition, but Chinese expert not so sure.
Tina has been around for decades, but Taco trades are suddenly cooking up a storm. What do they mean, and why does it matter?
More than 40 companies participate in a government-hosted meeting in Beijing to enhance supply-chain resilience, with rare earths discussed.
Despite Beijing’s vows to foreign business community, market access and regulatory barriers still seen, with EU Chamber of Commerce in China again calling for changes.
New vessel is expected to produce thousands of tonnes of salmon annually after achieving stable operations in the disputed Yellow Sea later this year.
Regional cooperation deemed more vital than ever for China after Trump’s tariff barrage, as policy influencer warns that bowing to him will only bring more pressure.
In a dig at Washington, Beijing warns against tariffs as it wraps up talks with region that could face some of the world’s steepest duties.
Company says higher duties on Chinese cranes would just increase costs for American ports. The US ports association agrees.
China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent, beating estimates, while domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent – slightly below expectations.
With a maximum capacity of 9,500 vehicles, Anji Ansheng is the world’s largest car carrier, beating a record only set late last month.
The agreement to pause tariffs for 90 days promises early peak shipping – but challenges lie ahead, industry insiders warn.
Visa-free policies have helped the southern tech hub become a popular destination for overseas tourists, particularly from elsewhere in Asia.
The surge in container traffic could be so large that it creates bottlenecks and delays at American ports, analysts warn.
Province’s agricultural imports from largest trading partner up 26.5% in first quarter of this year.
Chamber of commerce president says firms have been able to mitigate direct impact of increased tariffs.
Head of the Port of Los Angeles says the impact on imports is already substantial, with arrivals down by more than a third this week, year on year.
The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.
