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Xiaofei Xu
Reporter, Political Economy
Xiaofei joined SCMP in 2025 after four years at CNN's Paris bureau where he covered the rise of far-right forces in France, the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine and many other subjects. Xiaofei has a master's degree in French History from the University of Chicago.
Xiaofei joined SCMP in 2025 after four years at CNN's Paris bureau where he covered the rise of far-right forces in France, the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine and many other subjects. Xiaofei has a master's degree in French History from the University of Chicago.
Areas of Expertise:
French economy and politicsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, French, Mandarin
Guangdong, country’s wealthiest province, announces plan to hand out more vouchers and subsidies, further promote trade-ins.
Brussels urged to ‘immediately correct its wrongdoings’, while Beijing says it will take measures to defend Chinese enterprises’ interests.
Increased visibility at sports events beloved by Europeans could help Chinese brands appear less threatening, researcher says.
Comac manager tells partners at Paris Air Show that plane is expected to be certified domestically by 2032.
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The number of Chinese exhibitors has more than doubled at this year’s show, as producers across the supply chain eye European market.
Though supply chains and trade relations have been strained, China’s in-development widebody plane will feature components from Western firms.
Chinese firms optimistic about rising EU demand, as trade war narrows access to US market.
Businesses in emerging sectors tapped to help shape innovation-led 2026-2030 strategy, analysts say.
Hungary’s cheap wages, big subsidies and pro-Beijing stance are attracting a wave of Chinese companies looking to expand into Europe.
In a blow to France, Beijing hit EU brandy with duties after the bloc targeted made-in-China EVs – but industry insiders now optimistic about resolution.
The US’ new crypto regulation bill aims to ensure the dollar remains the world’s reserve currency.
The per-package fee put before European lawmakers would increase costs for Chinese e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu.
As the US faces downward pressures, from unsustainable debt to the possibility of huge tax cuts, investors are turning to Asia, analysts say.
Temu and Shein launch aggressive campaigns in European market amid US trade uncertainty – with ad spending up by as much as 70 per cent.
The craze is the latest sign that Chinese brands are becoming more skilled at winning over Western consumers.
Study Times and CSRC chairman acknowledge Central Huijin Investment’s role as ‘quasi stabilisation fund’.
Beijing urges major tech platforms to do more to support self-employed vendors, who are facing ‘pressure and challenges’ due to US tariffs.
While it is unclear how film tariffs would be enforced, suggestion of new duties on non-US productions has put industry in panic mode.
China is a leading provider of energy storage and grid-forming technologies that are crucial to preventing major power outages.
Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.
Is the Trump administration’s hostility pushing the region away from a staple of American power?
European regulator says approval for the C919 could take three to six years, dashing hopes China’s jet would pass inspection in 2025.
The southern metropolis failed to beat the national average, even as exporters locked in early orders to get ahead of US tariffs.
Amid US-China trade war, videos showcasing China’s manufacturing prowess went viral but also drew controversy.
China’s financial hub steps up challenge to American space giants such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.
