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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
Analysts expect policy will signal to Europe that Beijing is interested in serious trade relations and is a good partner.
Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector.
China has engaged with Greenland in areas ranging from oil and minerals to tourism. But its footprint is far smaller than Trump claims.
Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions.
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Shipments of select goods – which could include drones and rare earths – to entities associated with the Japanese military have been restricted.
Dutch chipmaker’s Chinese owner warns of multi-track legal action, seeking full control of the firm and damages for improper seizure amid supply-chain tensions.
The flurry of orders, worth billions of US dollars, marks a big victory for the European aviation firm over US rival Boeing in a key market.
French producers hope their famed pate can win a slice of China’s market, but price sensitivities and domestic competition could mean their goose is cooked.
This year’s wave of popularity for Chinese brands has not waned in France’s capital, with Shein’s store packed and Labubu dolls dotting trees.
PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network.
The theft, with over 50,000 items stolen by some estimates, casts a shadow over the Chinese e-commerce giant’s first Christmas in France.
The widening gap, fuelled by a localisation push in China and fierce EV competition, is fuelling fears of political upheaval and rising protectionist sentiment in Berlin.
Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest.
Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs.
Traditional European exports like cars are losing their appeal, while restrictions crimp sales of sought-after lithography machines.
Regulators tell platforms that demanding the ‘lowest price’ from vendors may not be permitted under new draft guidelines.
Beijing goes ahead with tariffs of up to 19.8 per cent on pork products from the European Union after intense lobbying by several leaders.
Tariffs’ impact may be limited given the Chinese e-commerce companies’ extensive warehouse and logistics networks across Europe.
Chinese business group warns of a ‘targeted and excessive’ campaign as Brussels raids one firm and launches fresh probe against another.
China’s Ministry of Commerce says trip by Dutch chip firm’s management should be made ‘as soon as possible’ amid heated war of words.
Commerce vice-minister urges German industry leaders to leverage their clout to push the European Commission towards a compromise on the anti-subsidy probe.
French president says EU could copy American protectionism, warning that a lopsided flow of goods results in China ‘effectively killing their own customers’.
Madrid’s ambitious strategy may hinge on attracting more Chinese investment, giving China’s firms greater leverage, analysts say.
China once exported cheap goods to Europe – now, French leader urges its firms to transfer tech expertise.
The French president is coming to Beijing with a large delegation looking to do business. Here are the key areas to watch for potential deals.
Survey finds that most firms expect to be affected by China’s export controls, with many bracing for higher costs and long shipping delays.
French president aims to establish framework for relations ‘that serves mutual interests’ during China trip, according to Elysee source.
The absence of an EU leader from talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping would represent a break with recent tradition.
Wang Wentao shifts focus to the boardroom but warns the Dutch government must still scrap the executive order and court ruling fuelling the crisis.
