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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday that the pause on US and Chinese tariffs set to expire next week would likely be extended. Photo: EPA
US-China trade war

90-day extension of US-China tariff truce is likely, US commerce secretary says

White House has yet to confirm moving the deadline, now set for next week, though Beijing officials say agreement was reached.

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China trade

China-Russia trade hits 2025 high as Trump hints at 25% tariff over oil imports

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China GDP

China should keep GDP growth between 4.5% and 5% for next 5-year plan: scholar

China debt

As China defuses its time bomb of debt, US hears the ticking intensify

Why do analysts see America’s debt situation as ‘more concerning’, and why is China’s situation a ‘big advantage’?

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US President Donald Trump signed his “Big Beautiful Bill” into law last month, raising the debt ceiling by US$5 trillion. Photo: Getty Images
US President Donald Trump signed his “Big Beautiful Bill” into law last month, raising the debt ceiling by US$5 trillion. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks surge on China’s surprisingly strong July exports

Fresh trade data adds to confidence among investors that the resilience of China’s growth in the first half will hold up.

China exports

China’s exports defy trade war headwinds in July as growth surges to 7.2%

China’s exports beat market forecasts in July as rising shipments to Europe, Africa and Latin America offset the impact of US tariffs.

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Yum China

Yum China raises target for opening mainland coffee shops

CEO Joey Wat says company is expected to operate 1,700 KCoffee cafes across the country by the end of 2025.

Yum China CEO Joey Wat. Photo: Handout
Yum China CEO Joey Wat. Photo: Handout
China shipbuilding

China’s mammoth merger of shipbuilders nears, and so do the industry implications

With the United States looking to revive its shipbuilding industry, the combined forces of two state-owned shipbuilders will help shore up China’s dominance.

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China's population

China records surprise jump in marriages, raising hopes of births rebound

Beijing is striving to encourage more young people to get married and have children as it bids to arrest the country’s demographic decline.

China's population

If preschool is free, will more have a baby? China to waive final-year tuition

State Council says that depending on an area’s fiscal strength, Beijing will fund at least half and up to 80 per cent of the total cost.

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Children play with bubbles at the Second Experimental Kindergarten in the Yantai High-tech Zone, in eastern China’s Shandong province, in May last year. Photo: Getty Images
China's economic recovery

‘Progress’: China’s campaign to ease local government debt scores first big win

Local authorities turned to heavy borrowing after the 2008 financial crisis, forcing Beijing to take action.

Residential buildings under construction in the Kangbashi district of the town of Ordos, south of the city of Dongsheng in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Photo: Reuters
Residential buildings under construction in the Kangbashi district of the town of Ordos, south of the city of Dongsheng in China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Photo: Reuters
China consumption

China’s economists weigh pros and cons of consumption benchmarks

With internal demand becoming even more important to China's long-term planning, scholars have suggested making consumption a headline figure.

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US-China trade war

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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China-Russia relations

‘China is next in line’: after India, Trump tariff threats loom over Russian oil

Flow of oil between China and Russia essential for both countries; China unlikely to stop buying from biggest provider of crude: analysts.

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Employees in the Chinese province of Heilongjiang inspect equipment at a refinery that processes Russian crude oil. Photo: Getty Images
US-China trade war

As US’ effective tariff rate rises to 17%, analysts say China has an opportunity

Fitch Ratings updates its tariff-policy tracker after Washington’s decisions last week to hit most trading partners.

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US President Donald Trump gestures as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland on July 28. Photo: Getty Images
US President Donald Trump gestures as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland on July 28. Photo: Getty Images
China’s private sector

China’s top court showcases how landmark private sector law is being enforced

The highlighted cases mainly focus on disputes between private and state-backed firms – and come as Beijing seeks to shore up its economy.

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China property

China’s property slump may be bottoming, as analysts point to signs

The decline in China’s new home sales this year may slow to 7 per cent, Fitch Ratings says after revising its forecast from a previous slump of 15 per cent.

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China travel

China’s high-speed rail nears 50,000km milestone – but is it sustainable?

The network dwarfs global rivals and has reshaped domestic travel – but analysts warn debt levels cannot be ignored.

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A volunteer holds leaflets as he stands near a 600km/h High Speed Maglev model showcasing at the National Railway Test Center during a tour by delegates to the World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing, on July 9. Photo: AP
A volunteer holds leaflets as he stands near a 600km/h High Speed Maglev model showcasing at the National Railway Test Center during a tour by delegates to the World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing, on July 9. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Tesla shipments slip from China factory as drivers choose domestic EVs

Shanghai plant loses momentum one month after an increase in deliveries halted an eight-month decline.

China-EU relations

France’s struggling factories need investment. Is China the answer?

French companies fear competition from China, but the country could also play a crucial role in reinvigorating European manufacturing.

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China food security

China wants people to eat more high-quality beef, unveils quality-grading system

Agriculture official says Chinese people’s diets are not well balanced, contends they need more high-quality proteins, as Beijing looks to beef up the industry.

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China will implement a quality-grading system for locally produced beef to promote consumption of high-quality versions of the meat. Photo: Xinhua
China consumption

China’s Hainan eyes medical tourism boom after South Korea scraps tax perks

The island province, known for its tourism industry, aims to triple the number of medical tourists using local services over the next two years.

Foreign journalists visit the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Hainan province, China, on June 24. Photo: AP
Foreign journalists visit the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Hainan province, China, on June 24. Photo: AP
Brazil

China opens door to Brazilian coffee as US slaps on new tariff

Move is expected to boost Brazilian coffee shipments as Chinese demand is rising.

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China’s economic stimulus

New committee, bailout talk: is China launching a fresh property rescue effort?

China’s central bank has set up a new ‘financial stability committee’ and pledged to defuse risks in key regions and institutions.

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Yuan

China eyes bigger global role for yuan as US dollar stability questioned

The shifting international monetary order is giving Beijing new room to expand its influence, analysts say.

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Tech War

China’s chipmakers to see small impact from Trump’s 100% tariff on imports: CLSA

China’s integrated circuit exports to the US last year were valued at US$2.2 billion, according to customs data. Photo: Shutterstock

Tech Trends

China wants its brain-computer interface firms to rival Musk’s Neuralink

A staff member demonstrates a brain-computer interface for post-stroke rehabilitation at the World Robot Conference 2023 in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

Tech

DJI launches first robot cleaner with drone-level obstacle avoidance system

DJI’s Romo is the first robot cleaner with a drone-level obstacle avoidance system. Photo: Handout

Banking & Finance

Sunshine Lake Pharma falls in Hong Kong stock market debut

Zhang Yingjun (right), chairman of Sunshine Lake Pharma, during the trading debut of the company’s shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange on August 7, 2025. Photo: Julie Zhang
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