Global oil and liquefied natural gas shipping costs have surged to record levels as escalating conflict between the United States and Iran disrupts vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Industry data shows that freight rates
JPMorgan has taken profit on its bullish offshore yuan position after China’s central bank introduced fresh measures aimed at tempering the currency’s recent strength. The move signals a tactical shift in global currency markets as investors reassess how far Beijing is willing to
Preparations for a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are reportedly facing delays and coordination gaps, raising uncertainty in Beijing less than six weeks before the expected meeting. Analysts and former officials familiar with bilateral planning say
China is reshaping how it evaluates local government officials, signaling a shift away from a narrow focus on headline GDP growth toward broader development goals tied to social stability, consumption and long term economic resilience. The move comes ahead of the country’s annual
The United States International Trade Commission has launched a formal investigation into the potential economic impact of revoking China’s Permanent Normal Trade Relations status, a move that could significantly raise tariffs on Chinese imports and reshape bilateral trade flows. The probe was mandated
Contract manufacturer Flex has moved India’s Supreme Court to overturn a tax tribunal ruling linked to a royalty dispute involving Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, according to recent court filings. The case is emerging as a closely watched test of India’s legal and regulatory
As Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to China accompanied by senior business leaders, Mercedes Benz has underlined the importance of maintaining strong personal relationships to safeguard long term economic cooperation between Europe and Beijing. The German automaker emphasized that direct dialogue and face
German car exports to China fell sharply in 2025, declining by roughly one third compared with the previous year, according to new data released by the German Economic Institute. The drop extends a multi year slide that has cut shipments by more than
China is preparing a revised national energy strategy designed to shield its economy from external shocks while accelerating progress toward long term climate commitments. As Beijing moves deeper into its current five year development cycle, energy security has been elevated to a central
The United States has accused China of significantly expanding its nuclear weapons arsenal, renewing calls for Beijing to participate in future multilateral arms control negotiations following the expiration of the New Start treaty earlier this month. Speaking at the United Nations Conference on
