EconomyInternational
IMF Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.1%
The IMF nudged its 2026 global growth forecast up to 3.1%, citing an AI investment boom that offsets a Middle East energy shock, as divergence deepens.
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EconomyChina
China Pitches 15th Five-Year Plan as Global Opportunity
China's 15th Five-Year Plan is framed by Xinhua as a 'cooperation list for the world,' touting market, supply chain and Belt and Road openings.
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TradeEconomy
2026 CIFTIS Opens in Beijing with Record Participation
2026 CIFTIS opens at Beijing's Shougang Park with 90 countries, 1,800+ exhibitors, and new 'China Services' showcases.
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Economy & Trade
CIFTIS 2026 Opens in Beijing with Record Turnout
The 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services opens at Beijing's Shougang Park with 90 countries and 1,800+ exhibitors.
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International Economics
US Debt Nears $40 Trillion as Fiscal Spiral Deepens
US federal debt approaches $40 trillion amid a self-reinforcing fiscal spiral, with trillion-dollar interest costs and foreign investors retreating.
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Economy & Trade
Oil Shock and Tariffs Deliver Twin Blow to Global Economy
Surging oil prices from the Iran war and Trump's new tariffs are creating stagflation risks as households and businesses face rising costs worldwide.
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EconomyInvestment
Foreign Capital in China Surges as High-Tech FDI Hits Record
China attracted $55.6 billion in FDI in H1 2026, with high-tech investment reaching a record 42.4% share as nearly 4,800 foreign firms expanded operations.
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EconomyTrade
China's H1 Trade Surges 16.9% as High-Tech Exports Jump 39%
China's H1 2026 goods trade hit 25.47 trillion yuan, up 16.9% YoY. High-tech exports surged 39%, driven by AI and advanced manufacturing.
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Energy & EconomyPolitics
Middle East Escalation Drives Oil Prices Sharply Higher
Oil prices surged over 5% on July 8 as Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over' and launched new airstrikes, raising fears of supply disruptions.
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EconomyChina
World Bank Maintains 2026 China Growth Forecast at 4.4%
The World Bank keeps China's 2026 GDP growth forecast at 4.4%, citing high-tech investment and export resilience amid property sector headwinds.
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EconomyInnovation
Summer Davos Forum Highlights China's Innovation Drive
At the Summer Davos Forum in Dalian, global leaders and CEOs highlighted China's transformation into an innovation powerhouse amid economic uncertainty.
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Economy & Business
2026 Summer Davos Forum Opens in Dalian, Record Attendance
The 2026 Summer Davos Forum opens in Dalian with 1,700+ participants from 90+ countries, focusing on innovation at scale amid global uncertainty.
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EconomyInternational
Iran War Permanently Altered Global Economy, NYT Finds
Despite a framework deal to end US-Iran hostilities, the war has permanently reshaped oil trade, supply chains, and the global economy, NYT analysis finds.
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International ConflictEconomy
U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates: Tanker Strikes and Fallout
U.S. strikes a third tanker carrying Iranian oil, killing three Indian sailors, as Iran retaliates and the World Bank warns of slowing global growth.
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Economy & Trade
China's Jan-May Trade Surges 15.3% as Manufacturing Evolves
China's Jan-May 2026 trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan, up 15.3%. High-tech and green exports surge as manufacturing shifts to innovation-driven growth.
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Economy & Business
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Supply Shortages
Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closure, global supply shortages deepen, threatening jobs and growth as oil prices surge worldwide.
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International EconomyPolitics
Europe Wakes Up to China Shock 2.0 — But Is It Too Late?
Analysts warn Europe faces a new 'China shock' as Chinese exports surge, threatening German industry and jobs. The EU meets May 29 on trade measures.
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