China has welcomed a delegation of European Union lawmakers for the first time in eight years, framing the visit as an opportunity to stabilise relations that have been strained by trade tensions, regulatory disputes and broader geopolitical differences. The delegation, focused on market
German Chancellor Merz signals support for an EU-China trade deal as US-China tensions rise, sharpening Europe’s strategy on imports and risk.
Major automotive trade groups in the United States have urged policymakers to maintain strict restrictions on Chinese electric vehicle imports, warning that opening the market could disrupt domestic industry stability. In a joint appeal, leading industry associations representing companies such as General Motors,
China’s market regulator has issued a clear warning to domestic carmakers, telling them to stop selling vehicles below production cost as authorities intensify efforts to rein in a prolonged and damaging price war in the world’s largest auto market. The new guidance signals
China has reaffirmed its commitment to developing the Hainan Free Trade Port into a leading gateway for opening up in a new era. The pledge was made by a Chinese vice premier, who emphasized that Hainan will play a central role in connecting
Canada is weighing a major policy shift that could put it at odds with Washington by considering whether to drop steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The move would represent a sharp departure from the U.S. approach and could reshape the competitive landscape
China and the European Union have resumed high-level economic and trade talks in Brussels after months of diplomatic tension over tariffs, green subsidies, and data regulations. The discussions, co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis,
China’s ambassador to France, Deng Li, has called for greater cooperation between China and Europe in emerging industries such as electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy, saying the two sides should focus on shared development rather than confrontation.Speaking in Paris during a business
After more than a year of limited dialogue, China and the United States have officially resumed high-level economic and trade talks, signaling a cautious thaw in relations between the world’s two largest economies. The negotiations, held in Beijing in October 2025, focused on
Startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital drivers of innovation, employment, and economic growth. In China, trade policies, including export regulations, import duties, cross-border financing rules, and digital trade regulations, have a significant impact on the operations, competitiveness, and growth trajectories
