The $60 billion products receiving tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting The products range from timber and medical equipment to fireworks and dolls The Independent UK · Sep 29
US and China release reciprocal $30 bn product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting The United States and China have released lists of products for tariff reductions to boost bilateral trade. The agreement includes around 1,619 U.S. goods and 77 categories of Chinese products. These changes may enhance market access for U.S. businesses and lower consumer prices in the U.S. Economic experts suggest the… The Economic Times · Sep 28
US and China detail list of products agreed under $30 billion tariff cut deal after Trump-Xi meeting The United States and China have released lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts The Independent UK · Sep 28
Global Market: Yuan hits 4-year high as traders bet on further gains China’s yuan strengthened to four-year highs against the dollar, supported by strong exports, exporter dollar conversions and expectations of easing US-China trade tensions. Despite the latest US rate hike, analysts see further appreciation potential. However, wider US-China yield differentials, domestic deflation risks and possible capital outflows could create renewed pressure… The Economic Times · Sep 18
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surge China's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consumer inflation stayed at 1.2%. Economists warned that rising costs could pressure businesses and weigh on already weak consumer spending. The Economic Times · Jun 10
As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks more resilient than it feels By some measures, China's economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Paramount Skydance makes $108.4bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery, challenging Netflix’s offer – as it happened Paramount says its hostile offer “provides superior value, and a more certain and quicker path to completion to WBD shareholders” The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025
China's factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country’s economy despite the U.S.-China trade truce The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2025
China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
Amazon says Web Services are recovering after outage hits millions of users – as it happened Fortnite, Roblox, SnapChat, Lloyds Bank, Ring doorbells and Amazon’s own shopping site among services hit by online outage The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025
Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending Slowing growth in factory output and retail sales prompts calls for fresh economic stimulus The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025
China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump’s trade war China’s GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025
China posts 5.4% GDP growth in first quarter, beating forecasts Statistics agency says economy ‘off to a good start’ despite more ‘complex and severe’ external environment. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025
Why China isn’t as worried about Trump’s trade war as in 2018 Beijing is much better positioned to withstand US tariffs than during Trump’s first administration, analysts say. Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025 US unemployment rate rises to 4.1% as economy added 151,000 new jobs in February – as it happened US dollar hits four-month low after February’s US jobs report shows rise in jobless rate and hiring
Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025 What tariffs are China imposing on the US – and why are they significant? China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.
International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024 China's Xi Warns 'No Winners' In Trade War With US Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Tuesday that there would be "no winners" in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year.
International Business Times · Jul 18, 2024 China's Leaders Vow To Fight 'Risks' Plaguing Economy China's leadership vowed Thursday to resolve "risks" plaguing the economy, state media said, but were yet to offer any concrete steps to pull the country out of its financial woes.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2024 China’s economic growth slows amid weak retail spending Retail sales growth is the weakest since the country emerged from Covid-19 lockdowns
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2024 China posts record trade surplus as foreign importers rush to beat tariffs The $99bn figure comes as data shows exports growing at fastest rate in 15 months while imports fell
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2024 China consumer prices plunge at fastest rate for 15 years as deflation fears deepen Plummeting food prices feed steep annual drop amid renewed calls to stimulate economy and offset weakening demand
International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024 Chinese Consumer Prices Suffer Quickest Drop In 14 Years Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed Thursday, piling pressure on the government for more aggressive moves to revive the country's battered economy.
International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024 China Consumer Prices Show Quickest Drop In 14 Years Chinese consumer prices fell in January at their quickest rate in more than 14 years, data showed Thursday, as the country's leaders struggle to revive buying sentiment in the world's second-biggest economy.