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Signage seen at the 2026 Summer Davos forum in Dalian, China. Photo: Xinhua
World Trade Organization (WTO)

‘Dangerous moment’: Academic calls for US expulsion from WTO over protectionism

Even as US trade policy fractures the global system, China faces ‘credibility problem’ in trade leadership over its own practices.

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China exports

China’s new front in rare earth export violations: rewarding tip-offs

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US-China trade war

Exclusive | Dutch semiconductor giants join delegation to China as US pushes curbs: source

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Yuan

China’s central bank sets weaker yuan midpoint against US dollar for third day

The move comes after European Central Bank chief urged global leaders to discuss undervaluation of the Chinese currency.

The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s midpoint rate weaker for a third day at 6.8195 per US dollar on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
The People’s Bank of China set the yuan’s midpoint rate weaker for a third day at 6.8195 per US dollar on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Belt and Road Initiative

China, Kazakhstan target deeper ties in minerals and energy at Summer Davos

At the high-profile forum, Beijing expressed its willingness to work with Astana on deepening cooperation in energy and mineral resources.

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US-China trade war

Why the US remains ‘fragmented’ in a critical copper clash against China

Washington’s efforts to rebuild the domestic copper industry are colliding with Chinese dominance in a metal central to advanced tech and defence systems.

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China exports

What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or US failure to adapt?

Economists highlight the potential for China’s green manufacturing capacity to support the global energy transition, despite overcapacity fears.

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The logo of the World Economic Forum is pictured outside the Dalian International Conference Centre during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
The logo of the World Economic Forum is pictured outside the Dalian International Conference Centre during the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
China food security

Global farming, Chinese food imports at stake as El Nino threatens drought

Sharpest risks to occur in the Global South, with countries facing conflict and economic stress being the worst hit: United Nations’ FAO.

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China exports

Why China’s green exports to the US are suddenly surging

The country is likely to be among the biggest winners of the global shift towards electrification and decarbonisation, analyst says.

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ETFs

Is FOMO driving South Korean investors to Hong Kong to cash in on AI and chips?

Some South Korean retail investors are turning to Hong Kong’s leveraged semiconductor ETFs for higher AI-driven returns.

Some South Korean investors are still looking to Hong Kong to invest in AI and semiconductors via ETFs despite Seoul's announcement on May 27 that it had lifted the single-stock leverage ban. Photo: Sun Yeung
China trade

Apec forum: openness and collaboration key to solving global trade challenges

Participants at the Apec China CEO Forum make the case for multilateral trade amid a global outlook clouded by protectionism and wars.

A container ship sails out of the port in Qingdao in China's eastern Shandong province. China is one of the key players in Apec, whose 21 member economies account for nearly 60 per cent of global gross domestic product. Photo: AFP
A container ship sails out of the port in Qingdao in China's eastern Shandong province. China is one of the key players in Apec, whose 21 member economies account for nearly 60 per cent of global gross domestic product. Photo: AFP
China consumption

China’s e-commerce platforms help unlock global markets for South Korean brands

China’s cross-border platforms, which sell to millions of shoppers, are acting as a low-cost route to overseas customers in several regions.

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CATL

China leads charge in energy storage, powered by battery progress

Battery-based grid storage is set for 150 per cent growth in China, as Beijing prioritises energy security and firms eye global markets.

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Banking & finance

China trims US Treasury holdings to 18-year low

Overall foreign holdings of US Treasuries climbed to US$9.353 trillion in April.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the Treasury Department in Washington on June 11. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

‘A new chapter’: how Warsh’s US Fed debut is being viewed in China

A clearer focus on inflation and institutional changes could mark a watershed moment for the central bank, analysts say.

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New US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the US Federal Reserve in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
New US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh holds a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee at the US Federal Reserve in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
China's economic recovery

China’s policy blitz at Lujiazui Forum – what the monetary overhaul means

Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor.

Banking & finance

Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief

HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Industry insiders and vessel-tracking data point to continued caution among operators despite geopolitical breakthrough.

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Containers of Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk are seen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 14, 2023. Photo: AFP
Containers of Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk are seen in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 14, 2023. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Delta adds Shanghai flights amid thaw in China-US relations

Carrier says LA-Shanghai service is being expanded ‘in response to customer demand’.

Yuan

China accelerates digital yuan push as 26 banks join new cross-border platform

The platform will make it easier to make cross-border e-CNY payments, with banks operating in Brazil, Qatar and Thailand among others already signed up.

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US-China trade war

China vows new legal shield that could counter US sanctions and protect finance

‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’.

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Vice-Premier He Lifeng speaks at the Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

Why Europe’s fight against a ‘China shock 2.0’ could end before it even begins

Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
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China-EU relations

‘It’s absurd’: how the EU’s new carbon tariff is causing havoc in China

The system is creating huge new compliance burdens for China’s steel firms, with smaller producers using greener technology often hit hardest.

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China trade

After US-Iran deal, tanking oil prices, analysts see ‘grey area’ for China firms

‘There’s still uncertainty on the longevity of this deal’, ING analyst says as traders wait to see if sanctions will be lifted while weighing potential for Israeli interference.

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US-China relations

Will a US-Iran deal ease pressure on China’s sanctions-hit firms?

From refiners to shippers, Chinese firms have been swept up in Washington’s Iran sanctions campaign. Could a new US-Iran deal change that?

Analysts caution that any relaxation of sanctions on Iran would not automatically benefit Chinese companies subject to US penalties. Photo: Reuters
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