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Dutch trade minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma speaks with media at The Hague, the Netherlands, April 10 2026. Photo: EPA

China Economy

Dutch trade minister in China for high-stakes talks on tech war, tariff tensions

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Paramilitary police officers stand guard in front of the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China, the central bank, in Beijing on September 30. Photo: Reuters

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Cabo Verde wows at World Cup – with an economic assist from China

From boots to building a stadium, China played a vital role in helping the West African nation qualify for football’s biggest tournament.

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China ends hybrid-car tax break as EV success creates challenges

Plug-in hybrid owners will have to start paying an annual vehicle levy in China, as the shift to new-energy models lowers tax revenues while also worsening road damage.

6 Jul 2026 - 5:24PM

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China’s latest nuclear reactor connects to grid, set to supply power to 1m

New reactor at Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant launches as Guangdong sees a growing number of reactors built across the province.

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The Taipingling Nuclear Power Plant in China’s southern Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua

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Europe tries to find its way in a ‘world without bearings’

At France’s annual economic forum, Europe’s economic and political leaders addressed the continent’s problems – and what to do about them.

6 Jul 2026 - 10:40PM

Global Economy

EU should learn from China’s energy tech, say heads of 2 French power giants

The EU can learn from China’s tech knowledge and speed capability in both renewable and nuclear power sectors.

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China’s EV deliveries continue downward spiral, exacerbating industry worries

About 1 million electric or hybrid vehicles were delivered to customers in China in June, down 7 per cent year on year.

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An aerial view of new electric vehicles at Shanghai Port on May 9. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

Can China’s budget brands crack developed markets? Mixue shows it won’t be easy

Slow expansion in Japan and store closures in Hong Kong suggest low prices may not be enough to win over consumers in mature economies.

6 Jul 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

A Mixue store in Puchong, Malaysia. The Chinese brand has made significant inroads in Southeast Asia and is seeking to bring that success to developed markets. Photo: Shutterstock

Global Economy

Why is a Chinese-made portable AC selling out across heat-stricken Europe?

Popularity of Midea’s PortaSplit fuels resale mark-ups and expedited shipping as renters favour plug-and-play cooling amid installation barriers.

5 Jul 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

Banking & Finance

Why has China lowered its own ranking in global financial competitiveness?

A Beijing think tank dropped China’s world ranking to fifth place, behind the US, Japan, UK and Germany following stock market volatility.

5 Jul 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

Economy

‘No one watching’: China’s unemployed find sanctuary in Communist Party centres

Chinese jobseekers use free office space to establish routines and hide their employment status from families while looking for work.

5 Jul 2026 - 10:00AMvideocam

China's unemployed are using Communist Party community service centres as free office space to job hunt. Photo: Handout

China Business

After hooking China on coffee, Starbucks ramps up consumer strategy

Now that the chain has Chinese consumers hooked on coffee, it is attempting to become part of local consumer culture, analysts say.

5 Jul 2026 - 9:00AM

A woman checks her phone next to a Starbucks cart in Beijing. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

Currency advantages, K-beauty fuel Chinese shopping trips, spending in Korea

Chinese tourists in Seoul are turning tourist trips into shopping sprees, as a softer won makes luxury and lifestyle services more affordable.

4 Jul 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

China Economy

Further to fly? Shenzhen poised to add more international flights

Shenzhen Baoan Airport could add more routes as China’s aviation regulator considers easing requirements for intercontinental flights.

4 Jul 2026 - 10:00AM

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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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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.

17 Aug 2025 - 7:51AM

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.

15 Aug 2025 - 8:41AMvideocam

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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How China’s malls are trying to stay relevant

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

ONE condoms by Karex on display in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia April 21, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

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