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Banking & finance

Indonesia set to issue US$1 billion in panda bonds in China

The Southeast Asian country will offer the bonds in an attempt to better stabilise its national finances as the rupiah continues to fall.

China exports

‘Too many uncertainties’: why China’s exporters remain wary despite US-Iran deal

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Banking on it: Chinese EVs expand their global footprint

China trade

At Chinese supply chain expo, executives look to tech as geopolitical insulation

As wars and tariffs disrupt trade, experts at China International Supply Chain Expo focus on potential of frontier technologies.

The Hainan province pavilion in the healthy life exhibition area at this week’s China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
The Hainan province pavilion in the healthy life exhibition area at this week’s China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

China vows to pursue US tariff cuts while decrying ‘malicious’ trade acts

Beijing targets ‘win-win’ ties, dangling a US$300 billion proposal while justifying fresh restrictions on American firms over a Pentagon blacklist.

China travel

China-Japan flights to decline 57% in summer travel peak as tensions linger

Of Japan’s top five inbound tourism markets so far this year, mainland China is the only one where travellers require a visa.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Top CATL boss cools expectations over next major leap in EV batteries

Robin Zeng Yuqun addresses expectations at ‘Summer Davos’ on whether the battery technology would be available in the near future.

Robin Zeng Yuqun, head of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, CATL, at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as "Summer Davos", held in Dalian, in northeast China’s Liaoning province. Photo: Weibo
Robin Zeng Yuqun, head of the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, CATL, at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as "Summer Davos", held in Dalian, in northeast China’s Liaoning province. Photo: Weibo
China trade

Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end

Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?

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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

The announcement follows the arrest of two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling and comes as Beijing tightens oversight of critical minerals.

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Blocks with symbols and atomic numbers of rare earth elements, in this illustration taken on January 21. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

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

The Netherlands has protested Washington’s proposed Match Act, which would further curtail its semiconductor firms’ business in China.

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An employee walks past an ASML logo, the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant, at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven on April 17, 2018. Photo: AFP
An employee walks past an ASML logo, the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant, at the company’s headquarters in Veldhoven on April 17, 2018. Photo: AFP
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.

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
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.

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 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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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.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing CEO Bonnie Chan. Photo: Handout
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