US-China tensions
China blasts U.S. over Tibet dispute bill, vows to defend interests
Biden signed law that seeks to push Beijing to talk with Tibetan leaders
Wealth Management
China trails in millionaire growth forecast as Russia keeps steady pace
Taiwan expected to see quickest expansion of rich set by 2028
Semiconductors
U.S. chip equipment makers rely on China for 40% of sales
Applied Materials, Lam Research ship legacy products not targeted by export curbs
Politics
Nepal poised for new leadership after PM Dahal loses confidence vote
Oli seen heading 14th government since monarchy was abolished in 2008
Finance
Chinese M&A deals in U.S. reach 18-year low in first half of 2024
First six months of deals by China Inc. worth $94m, according to Dealogic
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South China Sea
China rebukes EU for backing Philippines on maritime ruling anniversary
Arbitration decision in 2016 rejected Beijing's expansive South China Sea claims
Transportation
China's big three state airlines lag behind profitable private peers
Earnings previews show trio losing $1bn despite double-digit passenger growth
IPO
U.S.-based Chinese state-owned aircraft maker Cirrus lists in Hong Kong
Company operates under watchful U.S. eyes since 2011 purchase by CAIGA
Opinion
America's hypocrisy is the gift that keeps on giving for China
U.S. double standards erode trust, fuel Beijing's propaganda machine
Trade
China exports rise 8.6% in June as global demand picks up
Growth in overseas shipments jumps to highest level in 15 months
Indo-Pacific
China criticizes 'unfounded accusations' made at NATO summit
Foreign Minister Wang says Beijing willing to deal with NATO on 'equal footing'
Retail
Uniqlo owner at 'turning point' in China due to large profit fall there
Fast Retailing revises up full-year net profit forecast on 37.4% quarterly rise
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China's AI price war and Japanese who "don't know how to use it"
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Opinion
Is the world ready to house 10 billion people?
World Population Day highlights urgent need for sustainable solutions as numbers balloon
Materials
Chinese listed steelmakers flag losses at home, raising export urgency
Domestic industry trapped by 'three highs and three lows' while trade barriers rise
Business trends
China hopes senior citizens can spend the country out of its doldrums
Proportion of elderly heading toward 30%, with many pursuing a better life
International relations
NATO labels China a 'decisive enabler' of Russia's war efforts
Alliance plans dialogue with Indo-Pacific partners on defense industrial cooperation
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
China up close
Analysis: Military purges put Xi Jinping's singer-wife in the spotlight
Speculation is rife over whether Peng Liyuan is helping Xi control China's military
Commodities
China eyes its first platinum and palladium futures
Guangzhou exchange to list contracts for both ingots and industrial use sponge
Trade
U.S. and Mexico clamp down on Chinese steel imports
Brazil and other Latin American countries raise trade barriers amid influx
China debt crunch
China Vanke 'deeply apologizes' for $1bn loss
Moody's withdraws Country Garden's rating due to 'insufficient information'
Companies
Chinese lithium majors sink into red despite EV growth
Tianqi and Ganfeng warn of substantial losses in first half due to falling prices
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