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BUSINESSAug 31Things might be heating up for Philip Morris in ChinaSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31US targets China’s global trade surplus at G20 meeting ahead of Xi-Trump summitUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday targeted China’s global trade surplus, raising concerns over “excessive imbalances,” weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive in Washington for a bilateral summit with US President Donald Trump. “We are confronting persistent global imbalances that undermine prosperity,” Bessent said in his opening address at the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. The United States holds the G20 presidency in 2026,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Update : China August PMI signals improved sentiment , steady new momentumAn update indicates that China's August Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) shows improved sentiment and sustained new momentum. This suggests positive economic trends for China.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSAug 31China film studio lets tourists act in short dramas for US$30 to fight low attendanceChina’s Hengdian World Studios, the world’s largest film and TV studio, is now offering tourists the chance to shoot their own short dramas for about 200 yuan (US$30) per person, as a response to the recession caused by artificial intelligence. Previously, tourists flocked to Hengdian World Studios to admire the sets of their favourite dramas and explore the national 5A-rated attraction, which features over 100 sub-studios spread across 30 sq km and showcasing 5,000 years of history. Now, these...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31What do China’s new housing presale rules mean for real estate developers?With China rolling out a stronger-than-expected package of measures to transition the housing market away from a presales model, analysts said the shift is a double-edged sword for real estate developers: tighter regulations are poised to squeeze cash inflows, even as the reforms aim to stimulate sales and stabilise prices over time. Under new rules released by the People’s Bank of China, presales would remain in effect but down payments and mortgage funds would be disbursed to developers only...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Air China GAAP EPS of -RMB 0.13, revenue of RMB 89.27BAir China reported a GAAP Earnings Per Share of -RMB 0.13 and revenues of RMB 89.27 billion. This indicates the financial performance of the airline.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31China’s 6 biggest state banks post rare shared growth as margins show tentative reboundChina’s six largest state-owned banks recorded their first simultaneous rise in first-half revenue and net profit since 2022, according to interim results released last week, as margins that had been under pressure for two years showed tentative signs of stabilising. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), Bank of China (BOC), Bank of Communications (Bocom) and Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) together generated more...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on tradeIn an exclusive interview with Maria Tadeo, EU Climate chief said the EU has ‘no alternative’ to levelling playing field with BeijingEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 31G20 countries should consider more trade barriers on China to cut imbalances , Bessent saysA statement suggests that G20 nations ought to explore additional trade barriers against China to reduce economic imbalances. This indicates a potential shift in global trade policy discussions.thehindu.com · India
BUSINESSAug 31China’s August manufacturing PMI ticks up to 49.8, beats estimates despite second month of contractionChina's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August increased to 49.8, surpassing estimates despite remaining in contraction for the second consecutive month. This indicates a slight improvement in manufacturing activity.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31New China property sector rules send small developer shares reelingNew regulations in China's property sector have caused a significant decline in the shares of small developers. This indicates a notable impact on the country's real estate market and economy.dealstreetasia.com · India
BUSINESSAug 31BYD shares slide as fierce China competition dents first-half earningsBYD shares slid after the automaker released its latest results on Friday, despite higher second-quarter profit and overseas growth.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 31China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expectedChina's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 31Economic and event calendar in Asia 31 August 2026 - China official PMIsAn economic and event calendar for Asia on August 31, 2026, includes the release of China's official PMIs, providing information about upcoming economic data releases for the region.investinglive.com
BUSINESSAug 31More from Bessent , presses G20 to confront China $1 . 2 trillion trade surplusAn individual named Bessent is urging the G20 group of nations to address China's significant $1.2 trillion trade surplus. This highlights international pressure on economic imbalances.investinglive.com
BUSINESSAug 30Citi’s China-US corridor thrives as mainland firms hedge risks amid trade turbulenceEscalating US-China trade friction has failed to dampen corporate activity between the two economies, with Citi reporting steady revenue growth on its North America-China corridor as Chinese companies aggressively deploy risk-hedging strategies to protect their global market share. Instead of retreating from the US market, mainland Chinese firms had leaned heavily on global institutions to navigate financial friction and complex supply chains, Citi’s Greater China executives said at a media...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30PetroChina H1 profit rises 22% despite weaker fuel demandPetroChina reported a 22% increase in its H1 profit, defying a trend of weaker fuel demand. This indicates strong financial performance for the company despite market challenges.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 30Deeper China - ASEAN ties can boost regional growthEnhanced relations between China and ASEAN are expected to stimulate regional economic expansion. This suggests a focus on economic cooperation and development in Southeast Asia.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 30Analysis of the Leapmotor B10: how the SUV from the trending brand in China, which has just arrived in the country, performsThe sensation company in the Asian country arrives in Argentina under the Stellantis umbrella. It is a very high-quality model that runs only on electricity but can also use gasoline.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 30How China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energyWuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I received an invitation earlier this month for a media trip to Yibin, the first question that sprang to mind was: where exactly is it? Tucked away behind the hills of western China, we had to fly to Chengdu, Sichuan’s capital, followed by a bus transfer. And when we finally arrived, local officials...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Leland Miller, sinologist: "China forces us to go beyond economics textbooks, to think about some kind of protectionism and minimum prices"Este experto norteamericano en la economía, política y cultura china propone medidas heterodoxas para evitar la desindustrialización y la inseguridad en las cadenas de suministro que supone el avance chino.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 29China Focus : How adjacent Hengqin island facilitates Macao diversified development - XinhuaThe article focuses on how Hengqin island is contributing to the diversified development of Macao. This highlights a regional economic and policy initiative.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 29Is the Irtysh River the choke-free Arctic shipping gateway that China needs?As conflicts around the world highlight the vulnerability of global shipping lanes, China and Russia are reportedly weighing the possibility of turning a vast river into an inland cargo route to the rest of the world. At the heart of this ambition is the 4,248km (2,640-mile) Irtysh River, which originates in China’s western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and runs through Kazakhstan before flowing into Russia’s Ob River and ending in the Arctic Ocean. To China, this river-to-sea shipping route...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibitionNigerian delegation heading to China as part of the country's push for investment in its oil and gas sector. The post Nigeria seeks investment in oil and gas sector at China energy exhibition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times