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Trade War
The Trump administration has been stepping up pressure on China for a more balanced trading relationship, sparking a trade war including protective tariffs by Washington and retaliatory moves from Beijing.
Trump Slaps New Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods
With long-threatened new round of tariffs, almost half of China’s annual exports to U.S. will be subject to trade penalties
Cover Story: China’s Power Market Enters a More Volatile Era as Prices Go Real Time
As spot trading spreads and renewable capacity surges, China’s move toward market-based electricity pricing is bringing sharper price swings, higher balancing costs and new strains for power retailers, generators and industrial users
Former State Grid Chairman Comes Under Anti-Graft Investigation
China’s top disciplinary authorities announced a probe into Xin Baoan, extending scrutiny of the state-owned energy sector
Top Stories of the Month: China’s Appetite for Overseas Investment Grows as Beijing Readies Guardrails
The private sector became a net creditor for the first time on record last year, a shift that helps explain why the government is introducing new rules for outbound investment
Business Brief (July 30): WTO Backs China in Turkey EV Tariff Dispute
China Unicom faces U.S. national security blacklist, domestic 5G smartphone shipments see double-digit decline
Weekly Must-Read: Europe Fortifies Against China’s New Export Juggernaut
Desperate to protect its shrinking industrial base, the EU has unleashed tariffs and subsidy probes to blunt competition from Chinese advanced manufacturing and e-commerce giants
Economist Challenges OECD View That Subsidies Fueled China’s Emerging Industries
The CF40 Institute president says China’s industrial strength is increasingly rooted in market scale, supply chains, talent and innovation rather than direct state subsidies
CX Daily: Europe Fortifies Against China’s New Export Juggernaut
The EU has unleashed tariffs and subsidy probes to blunt competition from Chinese advanced manufacturing and e-commerce giants
Cover Story: Europe Fortifies Against China’s New Export Juggernaut
Desperate to protect its shrinking industrial base, the EU has unleashed tariffs and subsidy probes to blunt competition from Chinese advanced manufacturing and e-commerce giants
China-Brazil Trade Hits Record High on EV Surge and Shifting Oil Flows
Bilateral trade between China and Brazil surged in the first half of 2026, driven by geopolitical shifts and looming tariffs, far outpacing Brazil’s trade with the U.S.
XPeng Launches L03 in Germany Amid China EV Makers’ Europe Push
With domestic sales under pressure, XPeng and rivals are looking to Europe and other markets for stronger pricing and better margins
The Week Ahead (July 20-26): U.S. To Impose 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
Andy Burnham is expected to become U.K. prime minister; Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. will enhance its T+1 trading session
In Depth: China Rethinks the Tax Rebates That Drove Its Export Machine
Beijing is cutting VAT refunds for batteries, solar panels and metals, using a long-standing tax tool to rein in competition, push manufacturers up the value chain and take some of the pressure off government budgets
CX Daily: How Mercedes, BMW and Audi Hope to Win Back China
Caught off guard by the rise of Chinese EV-makers, Germany’s luxury giants are aggressively localizing their tech
Business Brief (July 15): EU Finalizes Anti-Dumping Tariffs on Chinese Tires
Beijing issues five-year plan for labor and pensions; more than 600 drugs clear preliminary hurdle for state insurance coverage
Analysis: China’s Appetite for Overseas Investment Grows as Beijing Readies Guardrails
The private sector became a net creditor for the first time on record last year, a shift that helps explain why the government is introducing new rules for outbound investment
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