Tariffs hit hard but not evenly When US tariffs on Chinese goods surged during the latest escalation of the trade war, businesses across China braced for disruption. In Yiwu, a trading hub in eastern China often described as the world’s supermarket, expectations were
Party journal signals stronger policy intervention China’s leadership is being urged to take a more forceful and coordinated approach to stabilising the country’s struggling property market, according to a new commentary published by Qiushi, the Communist Party’s leading theoretical publication. The article calls
Cities Take a Preventive Approach As the year draws to a close, authorities across multiple Chinese cities have moved to curb large scale New Year’s Eve countdown events, citing public safety and order as their top priorities. Police departments issued coordinated notices stating
Silver Returns to the Center of Market Attention Silver is set to remain under intense global scrutiny as China introduces new export restrictions that analysts say could deepen an already fragile supply environment. From January 1, Beijing will impose tighter controls on outbound
A Modest Tax Cut Aimed at Boosting Activity China has introduced fresh tax relief for the housing market by lowering value added tax on individual home resales starting January 1. The move is designed to reduce transaction costs and encourage market activity at
An Early Policy Signal From Beijing Beijing has moved sooner than expected to renew its car trade in subsidy scheme, signaling concern over the outlook for China’s domestic automotive market in 2026. The decision to extend the programme at least a week ahead
The Strategic Meaning of Pax Silica The idea of a US led Pax Silica has emerged as Washington intensifies efforts to secure critical minerals that underpin modern technology and national security. Much like earlier eras defined by oil or maritime power, this strategy
Five taxi drivers in Hong Kong have been arrested over allegations that they exploited a free ride initiative meant to assist victims of a recent residential fire. The arrests have raised concerns about abuse of emergency relief measures and highlighted the challenges authorities
For frequent travelers across Asia, air travel is no longer only about delays or lost luggage. A quieter but increasingly troubling threat has taken hold inside aircraft cabins themselves. In-flight theft, particularly targeting passengers’ carry-on belongings, has become a recurring concern on regional
A Hong Kong property manager who exploited his position of trust to siphon tens of millions of dollars from a residential estate has been sentenced to 18 years in prison. The case has drawn widespread attention for both the scale of the fraud
