InfrastructureEconomy
Pinglu Canal Passes Acceptance, Set for September Opening
China's Pinglu Canal passes completion acceptance, clearing the way for September navigation. The 134.2-km waterway will transform southwest China's trade.
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Trade & Economy
China Updates Anti-Dumping Rates for POM Imports
China's MOFCOM announces anti-dumping duty rate inheritance for POM imports from US, EU, Taiwan, and Japan following Daicel-Polyplastics restructuring.
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TradePolitics
US, Canada reach last-minute deal to delay 50% tariffs
Trump announces three-day pause on 50% tariffs on Canadian goods after last-minute deal, averting trade escalation between the two neighbors.
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Economy
China's Economy Shows Resilience Amid Structural Shift
China's economy stayed stable in the first seven months of 2026, with high-tech growth and strong trade offsetting weak investment and consumption.
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PoliticsEconomy
US-Canada Race to Avert Trump's 50% Tariffs Before Deadline
US and Canada hold last-minute talks to prevent Trump's threatened 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods from taking effect Wednesday.
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DiplomacyEconomy
Ecuador's Noboa Arrives in Beijing for State Visit to China
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrives in Beijing for an 8-day state visit to China, seeking to resolve shrimp trade disputes and deepen economic ties.
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DiplomacyPolitics
Ecuador's Noboa to Make First State Visit to China
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa makes first state visit to China Aug 16-23, marking 10th anniversary of the strategic partnership.
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International TradePolitics
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones
Trump signs proclamation imposing 10-100% tariffs on imported drones and components, citing national security and aiming to boost US drone manufacturing.
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TradeEconomy
Trump Tariffs Push Canadian Firms to Consider US Relocation
Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods are forcing some businesses to consider relocating to the US, reshaping North American manufacturing.
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TradeEconomy
2026 CIFTIS Opens Media Registration Ahead of September Fair
Media registration for the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services is now open. The event runs Sept 9-13 at Beijing's Shougang Park.
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TradeChina
First CIIE 2026 Exhibits Depart Austria for Shanghai
First batch of exhibits for the 9th China International Import Expo departs Austria, marking the start of logistics for the November trade event.
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International TradeEconomy
US Imposes Tariffs, Price Floors on Polysilicon Imports
Trump signs Section 232 proclamation imposing 15% tariffs and minimum import prices on polysilicon and derivatives, reshaping global solar supply chains.
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Economy
China's Trade Tops 30 Trillion Yuan Amid Economic Resilience
China's goods trade surpassed 30 trillion yuan in early 2026, up 17.3%, as fiscal stability and foreign confidence signal economic resilience.
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DiplomacyTrade
China Urges US to Reverse Uyghur Act Entity List Expansion
China's commerce ministry condemned the US addition of 43 firms to the Uyghur Act entity list as economic coercion and urged Washington to reverse it.
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TradeEconomy
China-Europe freight rail tops 130,000 trips
China-Europe Railway Express passes 130,000 trips and US$520 billion in cargo value, capping a decade of growth across Eurasia.
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DiplomacyEconomy
China Raises Trade Concerns in US Call as Summit Nears
He Lifeng voiced 'serious concern' over US trade restrictions in a call with Bessent and Greer ahead of the September Xi-Trump summit.
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Economy
Orchard to Table: Malaysia's Durian Diplomacy with China
Malaysian durians reach Chinese consumers in 24 hours as the 'King of Fruits' trade deepens economic ties between the two nations.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Touts Tariffs in Michigan; Costs Worry His Supporters
Trump rallied in Michigan to promote tariffs, as data shows 8,300 jobs lost and rising costs worry his own supporters ahead of the primary.
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EconomyTrade
European Cut Diamonds Exempted from US Tariffs Again
European cut diamonds have been re-exempted from US import tariffs after a six-month 10% surcharge, providing major relief for Antwerp's diamond sector.
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PoliticsEconomy
Xinhua Analysis Highlights Yiwu Model for County Development
Xinhua analyzes Yiwu's transformation from roadside market to global trade hub, offering lessons for county-level economic development nationwide.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Rebuts Taiwan Decoupling Claims with $185B Trade Data
China's Taiwan Affairs Office rebuts DPP claims of reduced China dependence, citing $185B in cross-strait trade for H1 2026 with 22.5% import growth.
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TechnologyTrade
China Unveils Smart Customs Vision for Seamless Clearance
China's General Administration of Customs announces accelerated smart customs upgrades, targeting 90% AI-equipped ports and seamless clearance by 2030.
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Trade & Economy
Chinese Cooling Exports Surge as Europe Battles Heatwave
Chinese-made cooling appliance exports hit $15.94B as Europe battles record heatwave, with portable ACs and fans filling a critical market gap.
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Economy & Trade
China-ASEAN Business Leaders Forge Deeper Economic Ties
China and ASEAN business leaders met in Guangzhou to upgrade cooperation, focusing on AI, new energy, and supply chain integration.
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EconomyInternational
China GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Weakest Since 2022 Lockdowns
China's Q2 GDP grew just 4.3%, the slowest in over three years, as weak domestic demand and a property slump offset surging exports.
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EconomyTrade
Monopoly Maker's U.S. Experiment Exposes Tariff Reality
A Monopoly importer tried making games in the U.S. to avoid tariffs. The result: no dice makers, double costs, and a lesson in reshoring challenges.
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International TradePolitics
China Courts Nordic Countries as EU Trade Frictions Mount
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi toured four Nordic nations to strengthen ties as EU-China trade tensions escalate over a record €360 billion deficit.
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Economy
China's H1 Economy: Four Key Indicators Signal Recovery
China's H1 2026 economic data reveals resilience through four key indicators: power capacity, AI growth, consumer trade-ins, and Africa trade.
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Economy & FinanceTechnology
China Economy Shows Steady Growth in Trade, Robotics, Tech
China reports robust economic data: 8,000 freight trains, 900 billion yuan in robotics revenue, and a breakthrough in high-precision measurement.
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EconomyTrade
China Opens 92 New International Air Cargo Routes in H1 2026
China opened 92 new international air cargo routes in H1 2026, adding over 210 weekly flights to strengthen global trade connectivity.
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Trade & BusinessPolitics
Trump Tariffs on Mexican Beer Could Backfire, Report Warns
New report warns Trump's tariffs on Mexican beer could harm American workers. 74% of economic value from brands like Modelo flows to U.S. firms.
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Trade/EconomyChina
China Overhauls Procurement, Bidding Laws for Foreign Firms
China's top legislature reviews draft revisions to procurement and bidding laws, aiming to boost transparency and level the field for foreign firms.
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EconomyTrade
EU Slashes Steel Import Quotas by 47% in New Trade Rules
The EU cuts duty-free steel imports by 47%, doubles tariffs to 50%, and reserves half the quota for FTA partners amid escalating global trade tensions.
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Economy
China Logistics Up 5.2% as High-Tech and Green Sectors Rise
China's social logistics total hit 146.6 trillion yuan in Jan-May, up 5.2% YoY, driven by high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and cross-border trade.
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PoliticsInternational Relations
Yves Leterme: Europe Cannot Afford to Decouple From China
Former Belgian PM Yves Leterme argues Europe cannot decouple from China, citing green tech dependence and economic necessity in a new VRT NWS podcast.
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Economy & Business
China Unveils 15-Point Plan to Stabilize Foreign Investment
China unveils a 15-point action plan to stabilize foreign investment, opening education, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors amid FDI decline.
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TradeTechnology
China Supply Chain Expo Opens in Beijing with New AI Zone
The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo debuts an AI zone, drawing 676 exhibitors from 85 countries with Australia as Country of Honour.
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EconomyTrade
China Exports Surge 19% as $9B Stimulus Targets Consumption
China's May exports surged 19% on AI-chip demand while retail sales shrank, prompting a fresh $9.2 billion consumer stimulus package.
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EconomyTechnology
China's May Exports Surge 19% on AI Chips and EV Boom
China's exports surged 19.4% in May 2026 on AI chip demand and EV exports. Analysts warn the boom masks weak domestic consumption.
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Trade & Economy
China's May Exports Surge 19% on AI Chip Demand and EV Boom
China's exports surged 19.4% in May, driven by AI chip demand and electric vehicle exports, while traditional goods declined in a K-shaped recovery.
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Trade & Economy
China Hits Australian Beef With 55% Tariff as Quota Filled
China imposes 55% tariff on Australian beef after imports hit annual quota, escalating trade tensions and reshaping global beef markets.
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Trade & Economy
10th China-South Asia Expo Opens in Kunming
The 10th China-South Asia Expo opens in Kunming with 68 countries, record trade milestones, and new initiatives boosting regional ties.
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EconomyTechnology
Japan Chip Exports to China Surge 48% as Trade Rebounds
Japan's semiconductor exports to China surged 47.9% in 2025 to $28.7 billion, driven by AI demand, as bilateral trade rebounded 6.2%.
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Diplomacy & TradeEconomy
China Rejects Zero-Sum Framing of EU Trade Relations
China's Foreign Ministry affirms EU economic ties are not a zero-sum game, pushing back against Brussels' de-risking narrative as trade tensions escalate.
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National SecurityTrade
Alibaba, BYD Added to Pentagon China Military List
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, and other Chinese tech firms to its 1260H list, blocking US defense contracts and escalating tensions.
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DiplomacyPolitics
Wang Yi Visits Canada After Decade Hiatus, Signaling Thaw
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Canada for the first time in a decade, marking a major step in warming relations and laying groundwork for APEC.
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Economy & Business
China Manufacturing Flatlines as New Export Orders Decline
China's manufacturing PMI hit 50.0 in May as new export orders fell. High-tech sectors surged while traditional industries contracted.
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Economy
China Manufacturing Flatlines as May PMI Shows Mixed Signals
China's manufacturing PMI slipped to 50.0 in May, ending two months of expansion. High-tech sectors thrive while exports and SMEs struggle.
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EconomyTrade
China Urges Export Tax Rebate Cuts as Surplus Hits Record
Chinese researchers urge cutting export tax rebates after a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus to boost household spending and ease trade tensions.
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TradeDiplomacy
China and EU Discuss New Trade Consultation Mechanism
China proposes a trade and investment consultation mechanism with the EU as Brussels debates tougher measures against Chinese industrial overcapacity.
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DiplomacyPolitics
Carney Meets Chinese FM Wang Yi in Historic Ottawa Visit
Canadian PM Mark Carney met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Ottawa, the first such visit in a decade, signaling a major thaw in bilateral relations.
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PoliticsEconomy
Trump Appeals Order Allowing Universal Tariff Refunds
Trump administration appeals a court order allowing all importers to seek refunds for $166B in struck-down IEEPA tariffs, potentially freezing repayments.
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PoliticsEconomy
Wang Yi Says Canada Could Double Exports to China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits Canada for the first time in a decade, suggesting Ottawa could double exports to China as bilateral relations thaw.
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Economy
China Logistics Data: 5.5% Growth Signals Surging Momentum
China's Jan-Apr logistics value reached 121.7 trillion yuan, up 5.5% YoY. High-tech manufacturing and instant retail surge as cross-border networks expand.
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DiplomacyEconomy
10th China-South Asia Expo to Open in Kunming June 11-16
The 10th China-South Asia Expo runs June 11-16 in Kunming, featuring 60+ countries, a new Procurement Matching Center, and 800 free booths for South Asia.
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International RelationsEconomy
China-ASEAN Cooperation Delivers Tangible Regional Benefits
China and ASEAN deepen ties with FTA 3.0 upgrade, surging trade, and the China-Laos Railway delivering real benefits to communities.
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DiplomacyEconomy
He Lifeng Urges APEC Unity at 32nd Trade Ministers Meeting
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng addresses the 32nd APEC Trade Ministers Meeting in Suzhou, calling for cooperation and regional economic integration.
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Economy & Trade
APEC Trade Ministers Meet in Suzhou Amid Protectionism
APEC trade ministers meet in Suzhou to discuss regional cooperation, trade liberalization, and rising protectionism amid global uncertainty.
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PoliticsDiplomacy
APEC Senior Officials Meet in Shanghai to Build Consensus
APEC Senior Officials' Meeting in Shanghai gathers 21 Asia-Pacific economies to advance AI cooperation, supply chain resilience, and FTAAP progress.
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