Decline comes as 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
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
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
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
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
Move comes as Brussels increases scrutiny of goods from world’s largest export economy
Key material for electric vehicle batteries has been neglected by industry to date, giving China almost 100% of market
Three new books on China help bring definition to the emerging economic contours of cold war 2.0
Beijing’s focus on manufacturing has fuelled trade tensions with US and Europe
US tariffs on Chinese goods are the result of a highly complex ecosystem
Shut out of the US by tariffs and facing a backlash in Europe, Chinese carmakers could end up dominating many emerging markets
Report illustrates special role Beijing plays in south-east Asia as region tries to balance political and economic interests
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