A butcher sells pork at a market stall in Madrid, Spain. Spain accounted for 22% of China's imported pork in 2023.
Opinion

China goes whole hog in EU trade tussle over pork imports

Beijing strikes back at EV tariffs, risking a trade war over pig products

11 July 2024
Excess Chinese steel production has led to an surge in imports across several Latin American countries.
Trade

U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports

Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx

11 July 2024
Cars await export at a terminal at the port of Yantai, in China's Shandong province, in January 2024.
Electric cars in China

China EV exports fell 13.2% in June amid rising trade tensions

Domestic electric shift raises fresh concerns over glut of conventional cars

10 July 2024
A supermarket in Shanghai. China's consumer price index for June came in below expectations.
Economy

China's consumer prices rose less than expected in June

CPI up 0.2% while producer price deflation persisted

10 July 2024
Containers sit at a port in the Japanese city of Fukuoka. China provides the majority of Japanese imports for many types of consumer and industrial goods. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Trade

Japan relies on China, other single import partners for 40% of goods

The ratio is far above U.S. or G7 as the nation lags in diversification

10 July 2024
A train runs near the Chinese border in Kazakhstan. Much of the railway in Central Asia's Middle Corridor has aging infrastructure.
Transportation

Central Asian railway to offer new link between China, Europe

New rail network would bypass problematic routes through Russia and Red Sea

10 July 2024
India is forecast to account for 20% of growth in global food consumption over the next decade as its economy and population grow.
Agriculture

India to drive food demand as China's appetite wanes: report

Reducing waste is critical as climate risks grow, says U.N. agency and OECD

9 July 2024
China's Haidilao has opened a new low-price hot pot chain. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
Inflation

Cheaper meals are back in China, Japan and U.S. -- for different reasons

McDonald's fights inflation fatigue with $5 deal while Chinese chain offers $1 breakfast

6 July 2024
Spanish economy minister Carlos Cuerpo tells Nikkei Asia on July 4 that his country will not engage in a 'trade war' with China. Cuerpo is in Tokyo to launch a Japan-Spain business forum. (Photo by Satoko Kawasaki)
Interview

EU must not be 'naive' in China EV talks, Spain economy minister says

Bloc should protect domestic industries and 'be a bit more self-centered'

5 July 2024
A cognac distillery in southwestern France. China's Commerce Ministry has set a hearing to discuss an ongoing investigation into claims that European brandy producers are selling into China at below market rates.
Trade war

China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect

Commerce Ministry sets hearing for July 18; Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation

5 July 2024
A BYD car imported to Germany. The Chinese electric vehicle maker faces the lowest additional import duties of 17.4%, because it cooperated with Europe's investigation.
Trade war

EU presses ahead with Chinese EV tariffs as talks continue

Divided Europe still needs unity in approach while China's carmakers ponder moves

4 July 2024
China's government has set a GDP growth target of "around 5% for this year.
Economy

China economists forecast GDP growth slowdown to 5.1% in Q2

Official annual target of 'around 5%' in sight, but pressure for support grows

4 July 2024
A wind farm off the coast of Germany. 
Energy

Germany to probe use of Chinese wind turbines in North Sea project

Berlin looks to balance protecting critical infrastructure and fair competition

4 July 2024
Tesla's new Model 3 sedan is displayed next to a Model X SUV at the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing last September.
Automobiles

Tesla shares rally as Q2 deliveries fall less than expected

Incentives help EV maker achieve increase from previous quarter

3 July 2024
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at a plenary meeting of the Central Committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. (KCNA via Reuters)
Economy

North Korea's Kim talks up economy amid closer Russia ties

Food shipments seen easing shortage as farming and China trade recover

3 July 2024
The four companies were added to the U.S. Entity List for their connections to the training of China's military forces.
US-China tensions

U.S. adds four firms to trade restriction list for China military links

Washington adds total of six companies to Entity List, citing national security

3 July 2024
Xpeng holds a launch event in Cairo this June for two EV models in Egypt. (Xpeng)
Electric cars in China

China EV makers Neta, Xpeng turn to Africa amid European backlash

Emerging markets gain shine as Europe preps higher tariffs on China-built models

3 July 2024
Geely Automobile Holdings has upgraded its 2024 export target to 380,000 units from 300,000, despite new European Union tariffs set to affect the company.
Automobiles

Geely raises annual export target on eve of European punitive tariffs

Chinese automaker stresses 'limited' impact while feeling pinch in premium EV brand

3 July 2024
Cars for export are seen at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China.
Opinion

Asia is set to embrace protectionism in face of China's overcapacity

Pressure growing across region as West imposes more tariffs on Beijing

2 July 2024
China has served up new economic support measures for Hong Kong coinciding with the 27th anniversary of the city's handover from the U.K. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Economy

China charms Hong Kong with economic boosts, from pandas to visas

Chief Executive John Lee urges city to 'capitalize' on what Beijing offers

2 July 2024
Chinese Communist Party officials are expected to accelerate a push toward President Xi Jinping's goal of technological self-sufficiency by 2035 when they convene this month for a long-awaited meeting known as the third plenum.
Asia Insight

China's leaders to choose economic path at high-pressure third plenum

Historically pivotal policy gathering expected to focus on tech as property woes fester

2 July 2024
The People's Bank of China has raised concerns about the functioning of the government bond market.
Bonds

China central bank to borrow government bonds, with sale seen possible

PBOC looks to curb plunge in yields as economy fears spur flight to safe assets

2 July 2024
A factory in Zhangjiakou, in China's Hebei province. China's latest industrial activity reading comes weeks ahead of a key meeting of Communist Party officials.
Economy

China factory activity contracts for second straight month in June

Market hopes for more economic stimulus at upcoming third plenum

30 June 2024
A public housing complex in Hong Kong.
Caixin

Hong Kong's talent pass program drives up housing rents

While professionals from outside bolster rents, house prices are falling again

30 June 2024
An electronic board shows Shanghai and Shenzhen stock data in the Lujiazui financial district of Shanghai in March 2023.
Markets

Foreign investors in China seek new catalysts as stock rally fizzles

Low hopes for meaningful property measures at Communist Party's key third plenum

29 June 2024