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: Analysis: China Banks Split as Margins Squeeze and Retail Risks Rise
‘Big Six’ state lenders outperformed smaller peers in 2025, as weak credit demand and intensifying competition continued to weigh on loan yields

: Beijing’s Rare Earth Controls Risk Undermining China as a Reliable Supplier, EU Chamber Warns
Of the European companies affected by the restrictions, one-third are looking to divert sourcing away from the country, EUCCC flash survey finds

In Depth: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil

The opening of the German giant’s $10 billion mega-complex underscores how multinationals are increasingly relying on the country’s size and supply chain resilience to weather geopolitical shocks

: China’s Crude Oil Imports Edge Down in March
The country imported 49.98 million metric tons of crude, down just 2.8% from a year earlier, as major supply disruptions from plunging Gulf output had yet to reach the country

Evergrande’s EV Bankruptcies Leave Over $2 Billion in Debt

The collapse of all three of the property developer’s main auto manufacturing bases marks the end of founder Hui Ka Yan’s costly dream to make electric vehicles part of his empire

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: Business Brief (April 15): China Warns of Countermeasures as U.S. Tariff Threat Looms
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: Commentary: China’s Export Dip in March Is a Statistical Illusion
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: Commentary: Behind China’s Modest Spring Credit Numbers
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: Commentary: To Escape the Middle-Income Trap, China Must Empower the Consumer
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: In Depth: North China Chokes as Air Pollution Rebounds in Early 2026
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: CX Daily: BASF’s New Chemical Plant Highlights China’s Strengths Amid Global Turmoil
BASF’s new $10 billion complex shows how multinationals are increasingly relying on China to weather geopolitical shocks
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: Chinese Automakers Report Shrinking Profits for 2025 Amid Brutal Price War
The release of 2025 annual reports reveals a sector plagued by overcapacity and historic low profit margins, accelerating a fierce push into overseas markets
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: Safe-Haven Inflows and Talent Visas Drive Hong Kong Housing Rebound
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: China Slams UK Decision to Block Ming Yang Wind Turbines
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