Decline comes as German economy minister sets off for Beijing seeking to defuse brewing spat over electric vehicles
Many auto groups are well hedged, while Beijing turns its attention to European pig farmers
‘Many loans in China are not efficient,’ Pan Gongsheng tells major financial forum
A transformed trade relationship has left Europe’s farmers vulnerable to retaliation
Stocks in Shanghai warehouses reach highest level since 2020 as manufacturers rein in demand
Coalition politics might make it harder to pursue reforms in areas including education and agriculture
Xi Jinping’s absence for 50-year anniversary of diplomatic ties rankles PM Anwar Ibrahim’s government
‘Steel wars’ with China show how difficult it is to contain global tariffs
Premier Li Qiang visits miners and winemakers as Canberra and Beijing put trade dispute behind them
Investigation comes after Brussels imposes tariffs on Chinese EVs as trade tensions rise
Economist and member of China’s five-year plan committee reflects on geopolitical and trade tensions — including electric vehicle exports
Microsoft and Amazon among those splashing out to scale up infrastructure in world’s most populous country
China’s reliance on exports is set to fan the flames of protectionism elsewhere
Property owners rush to pay down debts or refinance at lower rates in absence of other investment options
Windfall is a boon to country hit by double-digit inflation and anaemic economic growth
NextEra’s Rebecca Kujawa warns clean energy duties are raising costs for US consumers
Leaders accuse Beijing of ‘enabling’ Ukraine conflict and consider more confrontational stance on its economic policies
Yen weakens after Japanese central bank delays releasing details on plans to trim balance sheet
Powerful tycoons remain central to prime minister’s plans but voters have shown disquiet at inequality
Tariff announcement from Brussels prompts Citroën and Fiat brand owner to move part of Leapmotor output
Stock of Tesla’s China rival rises as much as 9% following Brussels’ announcement of electric vehicle import duties
Brussels acts against imports it says are heavily subsidised by Beijing despite German warnings move could spark trade war
May inflation figures point to mixed picture for economy as domestic consumption picks up slightly
Strongman leader will now depend on coalition allies after weaker election performance by BJP
The setback to Modi’s high-handed style of rule can galvanise the economy and make the country a reliable partner
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