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BUSINESSJul 11Volkswagen China deliveries see 26% drop year on year to lowest point since 2010Volkswagen Group’s deliveries in China slumped during the first half of 2026 to their lowest level in 16 years, as local electric vehicle (EV) brands further siphoned off buyers’ interest in petrol cars amid a slowing market. Through its three ventures with Chinese partners, the German car brand handed over a total of 971,000 units to customers in China between January and June, down 26.1 per cent year on year, it said in a statement. The delivery volume hit the lowest level since the first half...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 11How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in AfricaUS-imposed sanctions targeting other countries and a growing list of Chinese laws aimed at countering the measures are creating a compliance minefield for African businesses dealing with the world’s top two economies. At risk is a broad range of industries including mining, banking, telecommunications, technology, energy, infrastructure and others in which African businesses are simultaneously exposed to US and Chinese counterparties, according to analysts. Compliance consultants covering the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 11China dismisses China Shock 2 . 0 concerns , says industrial growth benefits global marketsChina has addressed concerns about a "China Shock 2.0," asserting that its industrial growth benefits global markets. This article discusses China's economic policies and their international implications.prokerala.com · India
BUSINESSJul 10Nuclear Power to Climb 44 Percent as China Tops US“Global nuclear capacity is set to climb 44% over the next decade after years of tepid growth, spurred by growing demand for electricity and aggressive efforts to build reactors in China and India. The world may have as much as 535 gigawatts of installed nuclear power by 2036, up from 372 last year, according to […] The post Nuclear Power to Climb 44 Percent as China Tops US appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESSJul 10China Bans Helium Exports as Global Supplies TightenChina has imposed a ban on helium exports amidst tightening global supplies of the gas. This decision is expected to impact the international market for helium.theepochtimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 10China blocks exports of helium , key for chipmaking , as war squeezes supplyasia.nikkei.com · Japan
BUSINESSJul 10Volkswagen to scrap half of product lineup as China, EV pressures mountVolkswagen plans to eliminate half of its product lineup in response to increasing pressures from the Chinese market and the rise of electric vehicles. This indicates a major strategic shift for the automotive giant.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSJul 10China Prefab Buildings Go Global : CIMC Modular Solutions Embed into the Global Digital Infrastructure WaveChinese prefabricated building companies are expanding globally, with CIMC Modular Solutions integrating into the digital infrastructure market. This highlights a trend in international construction and technology.jcnnewswire.com · Japan
BUSINESSJul 10CIMC Group : China Prefab Buildings Go Global : CIMC Modular Solutions Embed into the Global Digital Infrastructure Wavefinanznachrichten.de · Germany
BUSINESSJul 10Why this $4 . 9 - billion emerging markets fund manager is overweight Chinatheglobeandmail.com · Canada
BUSINESSJul 10Shipping a main pillar of Greek economy -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
BUSINESSJul 10Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growthJapanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consumption and lingering bilateral tensions. Same-store sales rose, driven by enhanced marketing and “buoyant demand” for summer products in May, when temperatures started to rise. Easy pants, UV-protection items, T-shirts and other summer products all saw strong sales, according to the earnings report from Fast Retailing,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 9Nvidia likely only to sell a small number of GPUs to China, Wells Fargo saysWells Fargo predicts that Nvidia will likely sell only a limited quantity of GPUs to China. This forecast impacts the business outlook for the technology company in a key market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 9China aims to revive physical stores, make them ‘immersive’, as shield against e-commerceWith retail sales growth cooling in May to the slowest pace since December 2022 and persistent weakness in big-ticket items extending through last month, Beijing has stepped in to reinvigorate bricks-and-mortar operators facing intense price competition from e-commerce platforms. The Ministry of Commerce, together with eight other relevant authorities, on Thursday released guidelines to accelerate the innovative development of the retail sector. The document charts out a path for differentiated...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 9Argentina podría aprovechar una eventual mejora de los precios para exportar carne a ChinaAustralia y Brasil ya casi completaron su cuota, mientras que a Argentina todavía le queda margen para enviar carne al principal mercado del mundo.Clarín
BUSINESSJul 9China Producer Inflation Jumps to 4 - year High , Squeezing ManufacturersProducer inflation in China has reached a four-year high, which is negatively impacting manufacturers. This suggests significant economic pressure within China's industrial sector.english.aawsat.com · Syria
BUSINESSJul 9China consumer inflation hits 3-month low while producer prices rise 4.1%Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 9China consumer price growth weakens in June , producer inflation quickensChina's consumer price growth slowed in June, while producer inflation accelerated during the same period. These figures provide insight into the country's current economic trends and inflationary pressures.cnbc.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 9Is China’s biggest daily US soybean order confirmation of Xi-Trump summit pact?China made its largest daily purchase of soybeans from the United States since November on Wednesday, the latest sign of improving trade ties as Beijing moves towards fulfilling commitments announced after US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The US Department of Agriculture said private exporters reported sales of 472,000 tonnes of soybeans for delivery to China, the greatest daily export sale to the country since November. “China has a long way to go to reach...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 9China consumer price growth weakens in June while producer inflation rises on export ordersInvestors increasingly view China's two-speed growth with robust export and tepid domestic demand as a defining long-term feature of the Chinese economy.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 8Trump’s tariff war pushes Brazil’s trade towards China as US share hits record lowThe US share of Brazilian exports fell to its lowest level since 1997 in the first half of 2026, while China widened its lead as the country’s top trading partner, according to the American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil, whose report landed as Washington held public hearings on a proposed new round of tariffs against Brazilian goods. American buyers took 9.4 per cent of Brazilian exports between January and June, down from 12.1 per cent a year earlier and the smallest share in the chamber’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 8US hearing weighs higher tariffs over alleged forced labour, targeting ChinaChina’s labour practices came under scrutiny on Wednesday during a US government hearing on a proposal to impose tariffs on goods linked to forced labour, with participants divided over whether higher tariffs would effectively improve workers’ rights. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is holding a three-day public hearing from July 7 to 9 as part of its Section 301 investigation into the use of forced labour in international supply chains. The investigation and the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 8Update : China targets 190 million inbound tourist visits by 2030 in new five - year tourism planChina has unveiled a new five-year tourism plan aiming to attract 190 million inbound tourist visits by 2030. This update details China's strategic goals for its tourism sector.thailandnews.net · Thailand
BUSINESSJul 8China Molly Tea’s US$1.5 million Louis Vuitton fine sparks fierce debate, customer supportAfter a Chinese milk tea brand was ordered by a Suzhou court to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) for trademark infringement, many internet users expressed their support for the mainland company, with some claiming they have lost their positive impression of the luxury brand following the case. The news of the verdict, announced in early July, has been viewed 400 million times on Weibo, alongside a hashtag “Molly Tea lost the lawsuit but won the public’s heart,” which...South China Morning Post