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Neil Denslow
Neil Denslow has previously worked as a journalist for Bloomberg, S&P Global and ITP Media in Hong Kong, London and Dubai. He is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charter holder.
Neil Denslow has previously worked as a journalist for Bloomberg, S&P Global and ITP Media in Hong Kong, London and Dubai. He is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charter holder.
Areas of Expertise:
China, Corporate Finance, MarketsLanguages Spoken:
English, Spanish
This week: TikTok owner agrees sale of US operations, China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly cools, US approves Taiwan arms sales and Jimmy Lai is found guilty. Next week: China Vanke bondholders conclude debt-extension vote, Chinese lawmakers gather, Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes to market, and more.
This week: China rejects Takaichi’s Taiwan climbdown, Macron visits Xi in Beijing, US deepens Taiwan ties, PBOC slams stablecoins. Next week: economic planning meeting, November trade and inflation data, Hong Kong Legco elections and more.
The central bank’s latest attack on cryptocurrencies, specifically including stablecoins, is sure to cause concerns in Hong Kong among regulators and potential issuers.
An eighth straight month of contraction in manufacturing and weakness in services, suggests that China’s days of 5 per cent annual economic growth are coming to an end.
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This week: Hong Kong fire kills at least 128, Trump speaks to Xi and Takaichi amid Japan-China row, Bessent says Xi and Trump may meet four times in 2026. Next week: France’s Macron visits China, EU economic security doctrine, November factory activity, and more.
This week: China lends huge sums to US and other developed nations, tourists cancel Japan trips amid Taiwan row, and the Netherlands halts seizure of chipmaker Nexperia. Next week: Li Qiang attends G20 summit in Johannesburg as US stays away, US and China may agree rare earths deal, Zhuhai air show takes place and more.
This week: Economic data disappoints, China slams new Japan PM over Taiwan comments, The Sichuan drone carrier starts sea trials; Next week: Dutch delegation visits Beijing for Nexperia talks; EV makers post earnings, arrivals cards go digital and more.
This week: China’s exports unexpectedly decline amid the US trade war, the Fujian aircraft carrier is commissioned, Nvidia’s Huang predicts China AI win. Next week: October data may show more deflation; China attends Cop30 in Brazil, National Games take place in Greater Bay Area, and more.
The US and China bypassed Europe when discussing Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, showing how the continent has become marginalised in the new G2 world.
South Korea and Japan both tried to balance relations with the US and China during Apec week, reflecting increasing complexity in Asia-Pacific diplomacy.
This week: Automaker BYD shares fall after earnings slump, Trump and Xi cool trade war in South Korea meeting, and China unveils proposals for the 15th five-year plan. Next week: October trade figures, finance leaders in Hong Kong, tighter cybersecurity rules and more.
Technological self-reliance was a key focus of recommendations for China’s 15th five-year plan issued as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet on Thursday.
This week: China outlines 15th five-year plan, economy on track, and Trump signs critical minerals deal with Australia. Next week: Trump visits Asia and meets Xi in South Korea, interest rates, HSBC results, China-India flights and more.
This week: China property forecast adds to woes ahead of five-year plan meeting; Trump threatens 100 per cent China tariff, Dutch seize Chinese chipmaker. Next week: Q3 economic data, iPhone Air debut, Trump-Albanese meeting, arts festival and more.
This week: Trump approves planned US TikTok deal, Xi unveils 2035 emissions targets, super typhoon batters Hong Kong. Next week: September PMI, golden week travel rush, K-type tech visa, world’s biggest indoor ski centre opens and more.
This week: US-China trade deal is ‘pretty close’ ahead of Trump-Xi call, China clamps down on Nvidia chips, Chinese economic data worsens. Next week: Zijin Gold closes books on IPO, Chery Auto starts trading, PBOC announces rates, and more.
Lower interest rates may draw investors to Hong Kong stocks and property, as chief executive works to revive the city’s economy and its status as a global financial centre.
US President Donald Trump will likely only agree to a China visit if he can announce multibillion-dollar orders, probably for Boeing aircraft and US soybeans.
A framework for the sale of TikTok’s US operations represents a small step in US-China relations, even if larger topics are still far from resolved.
More signs of cooling in China’s economy may stiffen US resolve at Madrid trade talks, while stagflation risks in the US could similarly toughen Beijing’s negotiating stance.
This week: China and the US arrange more trade talks, the Fujian sails through the Taiwan Strait, Chinese exports slow. Next week: August data dump, US Fed rate decision, Beijing defence forum, Hong Kong policy address, 731 release and more.
This week: Trade tensions warm up again; Putin, Kim attend Beijing parade as China shows off newest military hardware; Modi joins leaders at SCO summit. Next week: August trade data; China’s top legislature gathers; UK trade delegation visits China; Munich car show and more.
This week: Donald Trump threatens 200 per cent tariff over Chinese rare earths, chip stocks surge, Shanghai relaxes home purchase rules. Next week: Putin, Kim and Xi watch Beijing military parade, Modi and other leaders attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, movie filmed in space hits the screens, and more.
This week: Weak retail sales stoke China economy concerns; Trump and Putin prepare for Alaska talks; US and China extend tariff truce by three months. Next week: Wang Yi visits India and Pakistan; Xiaomi posts earnings; Ronaldo may play in Hong Kong, and more.
This week: Stephen Miran was nominated to the US Federal Reserve board, China’s July exports surged and Beijing waived preschool fees to boost population. Next week: US-China trade war pause may be extended, July economic data, humanoid robot games and more.
This week: Shanghai eyes stablecoins, China’s economy on track, trade war cools, Nvidia chips return. Next week: Chinese and EU leaders hold summit, US lawmakers probe Chinese scholarships and more.
This week: Marco Rubio meets Wang Yi, Donald Trump revives tariff war, EU seeks to reduce reliance on China. Next week: China’s economy may slow, Nvidia’s Huang in China, Australian PM discusses Port Darwin and more.
Japan, South Korea and six Asean members were among countries to get public letters with new tariff rates as US President Donald Trump steps up his pursuit of trade agreements.
The Brics summit sparked a threat of extra tariffs from US President Donald Trump, even without the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and other leaders.
