Business Brief (Oct. 27): U.S. and China Reach Preliminary Consensus on Key Trade Issues President Xi to visit South Korea for APEC summit, NDRC targets emerging industries to drive future growth Caixin Global · Oct 27, 2025
China focuses on high-tech and consumers as trade wars hit economy An outline of the ruling Communist Party's blueprint for the next five years was laid out in a 5,000-word communique released on Thursday. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
China's next 5-year plan puts focus on high-tech and consumers as trade friction drags on economy China's top leaders have pledged to boost the country's self-reliance in advanced technologies and spur stronger domestic demand over the next five years The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war China's commerce minister says Beijing will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather tariffs and other challenges, though there are “no winners in a trade war." The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025
China Vows To Fight US Trade War 'To The End' Beijing set an ambitious annual growth target of around five percent this week, vowing to make domestic demand its main economic driver as the escalating trade confrontation with the United States hit exports. Latin Times · Mar 6, 2025
Chinese Economy Faces Rising International 'Uncertainty', Official Says China's economy is facing growing "uncertainty" in the international environment, as well as insufficient domestic demand, a top official said on Thursday, as Beijing vowed to boost spending and cut rates to lift flagging growth. International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025
China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package China’s economic planning agency has outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy but refrained from major spending initiatives The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024
China Holds Off On Fresh Stimulus But 'Confident' Will Hit Growth Target Beijing has struggled to reignite business activity as officials target around five percent expansion, which analysts say is optimistic given the numerous headwinds, from a prolonged housing crisis to sluggish consumption and local government debt. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2024
Australian treasurer welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate economy during Beijing visit Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has welcomed efforts by China to perk up its slowing economy The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2024
China And EU To Initiate Discussions On Subsidies For Electric Vehicles Last week, the EU threatened Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers with tariffs of up to 38%, effective from July 4. International Business Times · Jun 22, 2024
S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Powell’s Testimony and U.S. Jobs Data March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH24) are trending up +0.33% this morning as market participants awaited testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while also bracing for the release of second-tier U.S. jobs data. Barchart · Mar 6, 2024