India Proposes Anti Dumping Duties on Chinese Rayon Yarn to Protect Domestic Industry

India’s trade authorities have recommended the imposition of anti dumping duties on imports of viscose rayon filament yarn from China, signaling rising trade tensions and growing efforts to protect domestic manufacturing. The proposed duties, which vary by producer, target a widely used textile

AliExpress Moves to Strengthen EU Compliance as Regulatory Pressure on Chinese E Commerce Grows

Alibaba owned AliExpress has told European lawmakers it is stepping up efforts to comply with stricter regulations across the European Union, as scrutiny intensifies over product safety and marketplace practices. The platform, which operates in more than 200 countries, is facing growing pressure

China Urges De Escalation in Middle East Conflict as Economic Risks Mount

China has called on the United States and Israel to halt military actions in the Middle East, warning that continued escalation could trigger a dangerous cycle of instability with far reaching global consequences. Officials stressed that rising tensions risk deepening conflict across the

US China Divide on Digital Currency Deepens as Stablecoin Policy Stalls

The divide between the United States and China on the future of digital money is becoming more pronounced as regulatory uncertainty slows progress in Washington while Beijing advances its state led approach. US policymakers remain locked in debate over stablecoin legislation, with key

US Lawmakers Push Pentagon Review of Safran’s China Ventures Over Security Concerns

A senior US lawmaker has called on the Pentagon to review the China related operations of French aerospace company Safran, raising concerns about potential links between commercial partnerships and military applications. The request reflects growing scrutiny in Washington over how Western firms engage

China Expands Visa Free Entry Plan to Boost Tourism and Consumer Spending

China is moving to expand its visa free entry scheme as part of a broader effort to revive inbound tourism and stimulate domestic consumption. Authorities have outlined new measures aimed at attracting more foreign visitors by widening visa free access to additional countries

China Oil Output Hits Structural Limits as Growth Push Nears Plateau

China has reached a turning point in its domestic oil production strategy after years of aggressive expansion, with output now approaching the upper limits of what is economically and technically achievable. The country recorded a peak in production last year, driven by intensified

PBOC Expands Digital Yuan Network With Additional Banks to Strengthen Financial Infrastructure

China’s central bank is moving to expand the digital yuan ecosystem by bringing more commercial banks into its operational framework, signalling a deeper push toward mainstream adoption of its central bank digital currency. The expansion is expected to integrate around a dozen additional

China Moves to Support Southeast Asia Energy Stability Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions

China has pledged closer cooperation with Southeast Asian nations to manage energy supply risks as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil and gas flows. Officials in Beijing have emphasised the need for coordination to address rising volatility in energy

Digital Yuan Expands Across Commercial Payments as Real Economy Integration Deepens

China’s digital yuan is entering a more practical phase of development in 2026 as its use expands across commercial payment scenarios within the real economy. After initial pilot programs focused on retail transactions and public services, the digital currency is increasingly being tested