China’s Hainan wants more than beach tourism. Will new customs rules cause a sea change?
As China undergoes a sweeping economic transition, its regions are also in the process of embracing change. The…
How China opened the door to creating a direct rival to US payment systems
China’s recent changes to the rules governing its global payment system could pave the way for turning it…
China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts
Chinese companies are primed to capitalise on a vast global wave of investment in clean energy infrastructure in…
India-Europe trade corridor gathers pace as Modi, Macron pledge port partnership
India and France have agreed to strengthen links between two of their largest ports and others, giving fresh…
China’s manufacturing powerhouse cuts 2026 GDP growth target after missing mark
China’s premier manufacturing hub is recalibrating its economic ambitions, with policymakers in the industrial heartland of Guangdong setting…
Explainer | How are US tariffs and trade barriers redrawing China’s export map?
Despite a slowing economy, recurring trade frictions and intensifying price competition, the value of China’s exports rose in…
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…
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…
Why Central Asia Matters to the United States Again — Global Security Review
At first glance, President Donald Trump’s November meeting with the leaders of five Central Asian countries under the…
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…
Chinese firms treat trade fair as testing ground for Southeast Asian market ambitions
A trade fair in the southern Chinese city of Nanning has become a testing ground for exporters shifting…