China has begun construction on the southern section of a major ultra high voltage power transmission corridor designed to move renewable electricity from the Tibetan Plateau to industrial centres along the southern coast. The project links energy generation bases in western China with
China’s embassy in the United States has criticised Washington for what it called coercive economic tactics after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting countries that continue to trade with Iran. The move has heightened tensions between major powers and raised
Concerns over China’s expanding trade surplus are being overstated, according to analysts who argue that the trend is not driven by China alone but by deeper macroeconomic forces in the United States and Europe as well. They say the popular idea of a
China and the European Union appear to be edging toward a pragmatic compromise in their long running dispute over Chinese electric vehicles, with both sides signalling progress toward a negotiated solution rather than prolonged confrontation. On Monday, Beijing and Brussels announced what officials
The structural shift behind China’s trade resilience China’s export system is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. While global demand fluctuates and geopolitical pressure reshapes supply chains, China is increasingly relying on digital trade infrastructure to stabilize and upgrade its export model. This
Beijing tightens controls amid growing strategic rivalry China has imposed new restrictions on exports of military related goods to Japan, signalling a sharp escalation in an already fragile bilateral relationship. The measures target shipments of select products to entities linked to the Japanese
A political shift with global energy consequences Analysts are increasingly arguing that any successful effort by the United States to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro would extend far beyond domestic politics and regional diplomacy. Venezuela holds some of the world’s largest proven oil
A creative response to return culture An online clothing seller in eastern China has gone viral after transforming ordinary household items into clothing tags, a move that has not only reduced returns but also significantly boosted sales. The businessman, surnamed Wang, operates from
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
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
