Imports into Europe expected to surge later this year
And more on Chinese bonds
Vacancy rates rising in big cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen while rents are falling
Shares in Pernod Ricard and Rémy Cointreau jump after preliminary ruling but industry ‘disappointed’
Closer ties with Russia bolster Beijing’s efforts to use its currency more in global trade
Top foreign policy officials from both countries are holding talks in Beijing
Beijing needs to adopt more ambitious measures to improve consumption
People close to Chinese central bank highlight impact of plans to issue almost $400bn more this year
Beijing’s refusal to surrender control to local government or take on more responsibility is key to the country’s challenges
Withholding tech puts more impetus on the targeted country to develop its own
Beijing wary of ‘mystery’ around vice-president who has had little exposure to foreign affairs
Western customers say restrictions on supply could hit production of advanced microprocessors and optical products
Move replicates US measures and follows visit to Ottawa by top US national security official
Britain has been alarmed by Beijing’s curbing of civil freedoms in Hong Kong and its neutral stance over Ukraine conflict
Despite distortions by the pandemic and the rise of China, cross-border trade looks healthy
Plus Chinese government bonds
Overseas buyers defy Beijing authorities’ unease over fear of debt market bubble
Beijing escalates trade dispute after Brussels unveils additional levies on vehicles
The country’s wealth fund shifts its focus to domestic spending and away from foreign investments.
Washington’s support for a minerals train connecting the DRC to the Atlantic illustrates its desire to compete with China
Banks have disbursed only a fraction of the scheme’s target lending to buy up unsold housing
Beijing increases use of intellectual property as collateral to try to revive credit growth
Lawrence Wong says ‘intensifying rivalry’ between Beijing and Washington is his nation’s biggest concern
Declining demand due to Chinese property rout threatens profit squeeze for producers including BHP, Rio Tinto, Vale and Fortescue
The bigger challenge the country faces is a policy-driven debt-deflation loop
