China’s Battery Boom Is Running Into a Very Familiar Problem
The Chinese industry ministry has sounded the overcapacity alarm for yet another industry: batteries. Battery makers have grown…
China’s beef tariffs aren’t personal as economy slows
In some of the darkest days in the political relationship between Australia and China, trade became a tool…
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
While China has already logged a record-breaking trade surplus in the first 11 months of 2025, that milestone…
European industry faces ‘life or death,’ Macron says — and China needs to help – POLITICO
“I am trying to explain to the Chinese that their trade surplus is untenable and that they are…
India’s strong economic growth impresses amid doubts on ‘overstated’ data
The better-than-expected growth of India’s economy, driven by strong performance in the domestic consumer and manufacturing sectors, highlights…
China Factory Activity Slumps for Longest Stretch on Record
China’s factory activity improved but remained in contraction in November, extending its streak of declines to a record…
Switzerland Moves Close to Securing Improved 15% Tariff Deal
Switzerland is close to securing a 15% tariff on its exports to the US, in what would be…
China lifts ban on exports of some dual-use materials to the US – POLITICO
China suspended a ban on exporting some dual-use materials to the U.S., the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced…
Chinese Exports Unexpectedly Slump First Time Since February
China’s exports unexpectedly contracted in October as global demand failed to offset the deepening slump in shipments to…
China Factory Activity Disappoints in Sign of Faltering Momentum
China’s manufacturing activity expanded less than forecast in October, a private survey showed, adding to worrying signs about…
China to Suspend Some Rare Earth Curbs, Probes on US Chip Firms
China will effectively suspend implementation of additional export controls on rare earth metals and terminate investigations targeting US…
China’s pause on rare earth export controls extends to EU – POLITICO
China has tightened its grip on critical minerals, expanding export controls on rare earths and other materials vital…