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Clothes from fast-fashion brand Shein hang at their office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on December 15, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

China presses France to drop ‘protectionist’ anti-fast fashion law

Beijing is also holding talks with French companies over whether they received subsidies that may have partly benefited their Chinese operations.

China’s global expansion offers German firms opportunity – for now

Gold jewellery loses its lustre as Chinese switch focus to bars and coins

Economy

China rejects US AI model distillation allegations, warns of retaliation

The commerce ministry says distillation is ‘neutral’ and widely used by companies around the world, including American firms.

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The DeepSeek name is displayed in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on June 16, 2026. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
The DeepSeek name is displayed in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on June 16, 2026. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

China Business

Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shift

China’s electric vehicle adoption rate has hit yet another record high, as rising fuel prices accelerate the pivot away from petrol cars.

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China Economy

US firms’ confidence in China has soared amid Xi-Trump trade truce: survey

US businesses in China are feeling more upbeat than at any point since 2021, as bilateral relations become more stable, survey finds.

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Economy

Far-right win in German election further shakes up China-EU relations

Outcome could harden Berlin’s stance towards Beijing ahead of an October deadline for trade rebalancing, analysts say.

Members and supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party react to election results in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, on September 6, 2026. Photo: AFP
Members and supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party react to election results in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, on September 6, 2026. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

Amid lack of grass lawns in China, the robotic mower sector chases EU market

Once a niche market, sales of robot mowers in Europe have more than doubled in the past five years.

China Economy

Power of Siberia 2 pipeline talks stall over China-Russia price dispute: sources

Moscow-Beijing negotiations over pipeline have halted as ‘no progress’ made on bridging a big gas price gap, sources say.

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China Economy

Shanghai waives all out‑of‑pocket expenses for maternal care

The city’s fertility rate last year was just 0.66 – well below the 2.1 needed to ensure a stable population.

A staff member cares for newborn babies at a postpartum care centre in Shanghai. Photo: AFP

Policy

China’s five-year plan for its information and communications sector

China plans to grow the revenue of the information and communications sector to 4.1 trillion yuan by 2030.

Photo: Shutterstock
Photo: Shutterstock

China Economy

China’s factory-gate price growth quickens as Iran war fuels energy volatility

Producer price index rises 3.8 per cent, beating economists’ projections amid war-driven oil surge and weak domestic demand.

Global Economy

Will Tesla’s rare-earth-free motor put China’s trade trump card at risk?

Elon Musk says Tesla’s new Cybercab motor has no rare earths, but analysts saw the move as only a slight step towards reducing industry reliance – or China’s leverage.

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Global Economy

Copper rally sets record LME price as US tariff fears fuel supply ‘scramble’

Inventories of the metal are diverging across major exchanges as AI infrastructure build-up spurs demand and potential trade restrictions keep prices elevated.

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A worker prepares copper rod products for transport at a workshop in China’s Jiangsu province earlier this year. Photo: Xinhua

Global Economy

Why China’s sugar stockpiles may blunt an El Nino-fuelled global supply crunch

The major sugar importer is expected to lean on strong domestic supplies amid soaring international prices.

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Farmers harvest sugarcane on March 18 in Guangzhou, China’s Guangdong province. Photo: Getty Images
Farmers harvest sugarcane on March 18 in Guangzhou, China’s Guangdong province. Photo: Getty Images

China Economy

China’s export growth picks up amid US, EU pressure for curbs

August data showing country on course to match last year’s record trade surplus comes ahead of US-China summit and European deadline to rein in exports.

Global Economy

Oil prices near US$100 a barrel as Saudi oil facility attack raises supply risk

Geopolitical tensions and strikes on energy infrastructure are tightening supply expectations, threatening to push oil higher and curb China’s appetite for imports.

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Global Economy

Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China

China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Global Economy

Chinese ‘vertical dramas’ are booming in America. Should Hollywood be worried?

Chinese platforms hosting bite-size soap operas about werewolves and mafia dons are drawing big audiences – and shaking up the streaming market.

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China Economy

As megacities slow, China’s smaller counties lead as new consumer hotspots

Survey last year found that nearly 80 per cent of consumers in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities were optimistic about the economy.

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China Economy

China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms

China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.

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Visitors watch humanoid robots fight at the Unitree Robotics booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors in recent years. Photo: Reuters
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OPINION
Tan Poh Hwee

Opinion | As Chinese manufacturers go global, their labour practices must keep pace

Tan Poh Hwee
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Why China’s new housing presale rules are still a source of risk

Nicholas Spiro
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David Tingxuan Zhang

Opinion | Why China won’t ban housing presales outright

David Tingxuan Zhang
Alex Lo

My Take | Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse

Alex Lo
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Anthony Rowley

Macroscope | Trump’s Treasury threat will only accelerate the dollar’s decline

Anthony Rowley
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Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Asia is not on the edge of a new 1997-style financial crisis

Nicholas Spiro
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How China’s malls are trying to stay relevant

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World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war

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Small hobby businesses hit by rising costs from Iran war

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