Electric vehicles
Chinese EVs still cheaper than Teslas in U.S. after tariff hike
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
Economy
China industrial output grows at slowest pace in five months
Data for August also shows retail sales and investment losing momentum
US-China tensions
U.S. to start steep China tariff hikes on EVs, solar cells, on Sept. 27
Industry group warns of potential for disrupting chip-related supply chains
Retail
China's Shein and Temu face end to tariff-free imports into U.S.
White House to propose rules to limit 'loophole' for small shipments
International relations
China and Maldives sign financial cooperation agreement
Countries to establish framework to support local currency settlement
Economy
China raises retirement age as workforce shrinks
Government strives to avert pension crisis by extending contribution years
US-China tensions
U.S. companies' confidence in China hits record low
Chilly bilateral ties, economic slowdown dent investment appetite
Bonds
China government bond yields hit new low despite PBOC intervention
10-year rate falls below level that triggered fresh warnings over bubble
U.S. elections 2024
Trump vows tariffs, Harris blames Xi for hiding COVID in tense debate
Republicans cry foul at 'biased' moderators, while Democrats declare victory
Economy
China's auto sales dip 5% in August, down for 3rd straight month
Decline reflects lackluster consumer spending, but new energy vehicles fare well
Supply Chain
China dominates global supply of solar panels and wind turbines
Top players gain market share in renewable energy, EV supply chains
Commodities
China's copper imports fall 12.3% as weak economy restrains demand
August data from world's top consumer highlights headwind for global prices
Trade
China exports remain robust in August while imports soften
Steady external demand overshadowed by rising trade barriers
Asia Insight
India edges warily toward accepting more Chinese investment
Despite security concerns, FDI seen as key to Modi's manufacturing drive
International relations
China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-Beijing trade disputes
Chinese-made EVs, Spanish pork exports at risk
Health Care
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals to lure investment
Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hainan among major locations identified for initiative
Economy
China's consumer prices rise at faster pace in August
Producer price deflation worsens despite government stimulus
Your Week in Asia
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Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
US-China tensions
U.S. Treasury chief Yellen says she may meet Chinese counterpart
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng visit to happen 'one way or another'
Equities
Alibaba's Hong Kong listing upgrade set to spur China money outflows
Stock Connect inclusion could draw billions of dollars into e-commerce group's shares
US-China tensions
Washington's trade rules cited as top worry for U.S. businesses in China
Companies report harsher American regulatory scrutiny, supply chain disruptions
Trade war
China requests consultations with Canada at WTO over tariffs
Canadian duties on EVs, steel, aluminum goods met with Beijing's probe into canola imports
Natural disasters
Supertyphoon Yagi forces Vietnam airport closures, including Hanoi
Supply chain and UNESCO tourism site hit, while Hong Kong stock market shut
Property
Hong Kong's major property developers suffer from revaluation losses
Reassessments eat into bottom lines as rents drop in weakening economy
Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong economic, security pressures sour Japanese business sentiment
Survey shows deepening concern over personnel exodus and information restrictions