China signs record US$213 billion of new ‘belt and road’ deals in 2025: report
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative gained further traction in 2025, with a record US$213.5 billion of new…
China prioritises export controls, supply-chain security to shield economy in 2026
China has made strengthening export control rules and safeguarding supply-chain resilience top priorities this year, as officials move…
How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in…
Why India to Europe trade corridor is stalling even as talks continue
Discussions on the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) are being revived by some of its founders even as…
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Chinese workers are returning to Africa in their thousands, reversing a decade-long decline and signalling a renewed focus…
China’s copper heartland vows to build US$28 billion empire, dominate in global market
A key industrial hub in eastern China is launching a push to transform itself into one of the…
Explainer | From railways to Labubus: China’s businesses and their 50-year trip abroad
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints…
China has lent more to US than any other country since 2000, report finds
China’s lending since the turn of the century has been “vastly” larger than previously understood, with loans and…
Where are the ‘choke points’ in global trade – and can they be overcome?
While this year has been a watershed for global trade – with the first half of 2025 bringing…
Look to the ‘rising’ Global South, ex-diplomat tells Chinese businesses
Chinese businesses should pivot their attention to the “rising” Global South such as Africa and the Middle East…
China shift to higher-end exports boosts margins, mutual gains as US reliance dips: report
Flagship Chinese companies, spanning sectors from tech to retail, are increasingly shunning the United States and expanding in…
Unmet healthcare demand in Asia presents Chinese hospital operators with opportunities
Driven by accelerating healthcare demand, Fosun Health plans to target markets in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the…