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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

Apr 09, 2026 04:23 PM
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Hungary’s Prime Minister-Elect Keeps Door Open to Chinese Investment

Péter Magyar says cooperation with China is ‘in the interest of both nations,’ while setting clear conditions that foreign companies must comply with local regulations

Apr 15, 2026 07:03 PM

Business Brief (April 15): China Warns of Countermeasures as U.S. Tariff Threat Looms

Yuan hits multi-year high, IMF cuts global growth outlook

Apr 15, 2026 06:38 PM

Moutai Raises Insurer Stake to 49% in Cap Exception

State-backed liquor giant’s deal highlights regulatory flexibility on ownership limits

Apr 15, 2026 06:23 PM

Commentary: China’s Export Dip in March Is a Statistical Illusion

Despite a seeming deceleration in year-over-year growth, record absolute volumes and booming high-tech sectors prove China’s manufacturing sector remains a dominant global force

Apr 15, 2026 06:10 PM

Commentary: Behind China’s Modest Spring Credit Numbers

First-quarter financial data reveals a deliberate pivot away from massive credit injections toward structural reform and targeted easing

Apr 15, 2026 05:55 PM

Lululemon Reassures China Customers After U.S. Probe Into ‘Forever Chemicals’

The activewear-maker says its products currently sold in the Chinese market do not contain PFAS as the company faces questions in Texas about the potential presence of certain toxic substances in its clothing

Apr 15, 2026 05:43 PM

Xi Welcomes Vietnam’s To Lam, Pushing Broad Pact on Security and Tech

The two leaders commit to defending their socialist systems while expanding economic cooperation in infrastructure and emerging technology

Apr 15, 2026 05:15 PM

Commentary: To Escape the Middle-Income Trap, China Must Empower the Consumer

Beijing’s path to high-income status requires a decisive pivot from exports and infrastructure stimulus to domestic consumption and structural reform

Apr 15, 2026 04:31 PM

In Depth: North China Chokes as Air Pollution Rebounds in Early 2026

Relaxed local enforcement, crop fires and small refineries threaten air quality progress as a new five-year plan begins

Apr 15, 2026 11:42 AM

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

Apr 15, 2026 09:00 AM

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

Apr 15, 2026 12:13 AM

Safe-Haven Inflows and Talent Visas Drive Hong Kong Housing Rebound

Transaction volumes hit a 22-month high in February, driven by an influx of talent, rising rents and safe-haven capital flows

Apr 14, 2026 11:41 PM

China Slams UK Decision to Block Ming Yang Wind Turbines

The U.K.’s decision to bar Ming Yang’s turbines from offshore wind projects highlights rising geopolitical tensions amid the country’s push for clean energy

Apr 14, 2026 11:23 PM

Brazil Court Temporarily Removes BYD from Forced Labor Blacklist

The decision comes days after the electric vehicle maker was added to the government’s registry of employers using conditions akin to slavery

Apr 14, 2026 10:45 PM

U.S. and China Reach Near-Parity in AI Model Performance, Report Finds

A new report from Stanford’s AI Institute reveals that the performance gap between leading U.S. and Chinese AI models has significantly closed

Apr 14, 2026 10:05 PM

Spanish PM Backs Europe-China Cooperation, Opposes Decoupling

During his fourth visit to China in four years, the Spanish leader voiced opposition to a ‘new Cold War’ and trade protectionism

Apr 14, 2026 08:44 PM



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