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Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2025

Editorial | As US rivalry hots up, Beijing sets steady growth target and looks to wider world

China’s premier charts stable course through Trump global chaos on measured path to economic overhaul by managing internal and external risks.

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US-China relations

Brace for more US pressure on Chinese investment in Panama Ports wake: analysts

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US-China relations

Explainer | What does Trump’s ‘America First Investment Policy’ mean for China?

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US-China trade war

Opinion | How China’s trade war playbook could avoid Japan’s mistakes

Unlike Japan, China has become more central to supply chains by providing components and it’s surprising markets with the likes of DeepSeek.

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Workers produce electronic components at a factory in Suqian, in Jiangsu province, in 2023. Photo: AFP
China-UK relations

Will warmer ties and DeepSeek success boost China-UK economic links?

First UK-China Strategic Dialogue meeting in nearly seven years could help to create climate for further investment.

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Australia

Southeast Asia’s poorest nation ‘holding off’ Chinese interest in huge gas field

East Timor would prefer to work with Australia and Japan over Chinese firms that have expressed interest in the field, its president said.

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China trade

The US paused tariffs on Mexico – what does it mean for Chinese companies there?

Dynamics in the China-Mexico-US trade relationship are seen as very difficult to profoundly change, and they will extend well beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.

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Chinese companies with operations in Mexico are waiting to see whether tariffs will be imposed by the US next month. Photo: EPA-EFE
China trade

Good night, Vietnam? China economist says Trump tariffs could shut US back door

Li Daokui of Tsinghua University says Chinese manufacturers eyeing Vietnam as a point of entry to the US should ‘reconsider’ in light of tariffs.

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China manufacturing

Why China’s solar firms face ‘too much uncertainty’ in US amid Trump’s return

A saturated Chinese market and rising trade barriers overseas take shine off solar panel makers’ prospects.

China manufacturing

Chinese firms face stumbling blocks abroad: competitive mindsets may turn messy

Overseas scandals, setbacks shine light on problematic nature of deeply ingrained business mentality. And the less they notice your Chinese identity, the better, some say.

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Chinese overseas

Chinese firms ‘going global’ learn important lesson: integrate, or die

As China’s companies move to emerging markets, they find clients wanting infrastructure and pathways to local development as well as products.

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Chinese overseas

Have money, will travel: Chinese investors join overseas assets in US visa bids

A new cohort of Chinese migrants to the US is on the rise – investors looking to permanently relocate to conduct their business smoothly.

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Britain

UK’s Prince Andrew says he’s ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy

A former UK minister called it ‘extremely embarrassing’ that a suspected Chinese agent had become a confidante of the disgraced royal.

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Britain

Chinese associate of Prince Andrew banned from UK as national security risk

The businessman has close links to the British royal and was authorised to act on his behalf to seek investors in China.

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Britain’s Prince Andrew attends a ceremony in Brugge, Belgium, in September 2019. Photo: EPA-EFE
China trade

Chinese firms still eye Vietnam, free of US tariffs for now, as Trump 2.0 looms

Number of Chinese manufacturers shifting production to Vietnam has boomed since Donald Trump’s first term as US president.

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A Vinfast electric cehicles factory. Photo: Getty Images
China trade

Trump’s tariff plans turn Chinese investment in Mexico into a waiting game

US president-elect on Monday said his new administration would immediately impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Mexico.

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China trade

Brazilian envoy says Chinese new energy investments welcome

Brazilian diplomat says country’s ‘huge’ potential in new energy makes it an appealing venue for Chinese investment.

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China-EU relations

EU’s next top envoy says China must pay ‘higher cost’ for supporting Russia

Kaja Kallas, former Estonian prime minister, talks tough in hearings to replace Josep Borrell as high representative for foreign affairs.

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Kaja Kallas, nominee for the post of the European Union High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Great Wall Motors

China’s Great Wall Motors to open factory in Brazil in May: report

GWM will focus on producing the Haval H6, a hybrid sports SUV that has been approved to benefit from a Brazilian tax incentive programme.

China economy

China’s US$13 billion Mexico investment may dwarf official figures: researchers

As Chinese companies avoid US-imposed tariffs, investment in Mexico has exploded – far more what official numbers show, researchers say.

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Belt and Road Initiative

As Chinese firms expand overseas, spotlight turns on cross-border disputes

Beijing urged to consider importance of international arbitration in resolving issues and protecting national interests in global markets.

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Chinese firms are becoming increasingly aware of arbitration as a key dispute-resolution mechanism, according to experts. Shutterstock Images
Indonesia

Indonesia bags first foreign investment for Nusantara from Chinese developer

Analysts say ‘relatively small’ investment may be new strategy to secure more modest funding, attract expansion opportunities across Indonesia.

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Garuda Palace, the future Presidential Palace, and ministerial offices under construction in the new capital city of Nusantara, in August. Photo: Reuters
China's economic recovery

How China’s diversifying overseas investment has opened doors into Global South

Chinese firms are seizing opportunities in less-developed countries to sell goods, avoid tariffs and insulate themselves against an economic slowdown back home.

Malaysia

Malaysia dangles tax breaks to lure Asia’s rich to revive China-led Forest City

Malaysia is offering zero per cent tax to attract wealthy Asians into setting up family offices in the troubled Chinese-led megaproject.

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Malaysia

Malaysia set to launch Forest City Financial Zone, but will it lure businesses?

Industry insiders say the government must go beyond tax incentives to attract the firms needed to revive the troubled US$100 billion project.

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A welcome sign stands at a roundabout in front of residential apartments in Chinese developer Country Garden’s Forest City in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia

Can special financial zone for China-backed Forest City boost Johor’s economy?

The special financial zone in Johor will offer incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors.

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Forest City will launch a special financial zone in Johor with incentives to boost investment and economic growth, focusing on key export sectors. Photo: EPA-EFE
Brazil

Chinese investment in Brazil’s EV and electricity sector soars, says report

All Chinese projects in the Brazilian automotive industry are aimed at manufacturing electrified vehicles.

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China economy

‘Used to be really friendly’: Chinese retailers face resentment in Mexico

Chinese merchants in Mexico, initially welcomed with open arms, are now contending with resentment and occasional hostility from locals.

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