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BUSINESSOct 2Big Pharma turns to China for new drugs as patent cliff drives multibillion-dollar dealsWestern biopharma companies are increasingly turning to China to source innovation, as pharma's dreaded "patent cliff" draws closer.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 2Hong Kong IPOs falter, China aids homebuyers, EU trade talksHong Kong stock debuts are losing steam as a deluge of initial public offerings (IPOs) overwhelms investor appetite. Seven of September’s 12 IPOs fell on the first day of trading, raising the third-quarter total to 15 flops out of 31, based on Bloomberg data. By contrast, there were only 14 declines among 77 debuts in the first half of the year. Medcaptain Medical Technology led September’s first-day flops, plunging 43 per cent. Fast-fashion giant Shein tumbled as much as 10 per cent on its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 2DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutinyChina’s quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry’s ability to generate competitive returns despite a tight regulatory environment. The firms are among 159 Chinese hedge funds overseeing more than 10 billion yuan in assets each, riding the technology-driven momentum in the world’s second-largest stock market. Among the new entrants to the club were AXQ Capital, Hopeseek Fund...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of TradeUnited States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Thursday that there is no timeline yet for implementing the US-China Board of Trade, one of the key economic outcomes of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington last week. Speaking on the sidelines of the Group of 20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Greer said the tariff reductions under the mechanism were “a policy outcome” and that the recommendations would have to go through a legal process before...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Earnings Snapshot: Nike Q1 China, Direct drag revenue 4% lower; FY27 guidance softNike's first-quarter revenue was 4% lower due to challenges in China and direct sales, and the company issued soft guidance for fiscal year 2027. This indicates a significant impact on the company's financial outlook and performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1VanEck China Bond ETF declares monthly distribution of $0.0240VanEck China Bond ETF announced its monthly distribution. This is a routine financial disclosure for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1Oil rises sharply again and is already back at US$100: the worrying data pointing to ChinaEl crudo Brent, que sirve de referencia en Argentina, aumenta el 2,5% este jueves. Mientras que el WTI texano cerró septiembre con una suba en torno al 5%, impulsado por la guerra en Medio Oriente.¿Qué dice un informe sobre el gigante asiático que le puso más presión al mercado energético?Clarín
BUSINESSOct 1EU retools Trump trade war tripwire into China shipments surge alarmIn April last year, Brussels launched an obscure “import surveillance task force” to track the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade war with China on the EU economy. The bloc was concerned that Chinese shipments bound for the United States would be diverted to Europe at lower prices, imperilling local manufacturers. Eighteen months on, the European Union is on the cusp of its own trade war with China and is repurposing the task force as an early warning system for what it sees as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1Trends in Consumption among Older Adults in ChinaThis article examines current consumption patterns and trends among the older adult population in China. It highlights specific economic behaviors and preferences within this demographic group.link.springer.com · Netherlands
BUSINESSOct 1Humanoid robots: China builds them, but Germany could supply the joints and handsEurope has so far built few humanoid robots, yet could profit from each one. German car part suppliers may play a key role in joints, says a Fraunhofer study.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1Jamieson Greer pushes G20 to counter excess capacity, flags China’s non-market policiesSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 1China’s carmakers eye record 12 million overseas sales in 2026 as ‘go global’ plan pays offChinese automotive groups have cause to celebrate their go-global strategy amid breakneck export growth in recent years, with deliveries in 2026 expected to beat expectations already buoyed by an international energy shock caused by conflict in the Middle East. Leading carmakers from BYD to Chery Automobile have doubled down on overseas expansion, with some evolving into powerful contenders in markets such as Europe and Africa, which were once dominated by the likes of Volkswagen. “A sluggish...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 1How China became the world’s gold superpowerPerhaps no story illustrates the secret of China’s industrial success better than its rise as the world’s gold superpower. China has revered the metal for millennia, yet it has never had a gold-based economy. Its own deposits were simply too scarce. In 1975, as China began its economic modernisation, it desperately needed gold to fund reform and build up foreign reserves. Despite its best efforts, it produced a meagre 13.8 metric tons a year. South Africa, then the undisputed king of gold,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30IDEA Colloquium: Advice from the Formosan who was head of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to compete with China's "hyper-competitive and almost wild" capitalismNicolás Aguzín mentioned the speed of learning and work ethic of the Chinese. He suggested the path of Japan or Australia, which are US allies and have China as their main commercial partner. The importance of not demonizing entrepreneurs.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30Ships Face Fuel Delays at China Zhoushan on Supply SqueezeShips at China's Zhoushan port are experiencing delays in receiving fuel due to a supply squeeze. This issue impacts maritime logistics and operations in the region.gcaptain.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30US pressures on overproduction with an eye on China at G20 meetingWashington leads a global effort to curb steel overproduction, seeking to coordinate actions with other G20 nations. China, accused of flooding markets, rejects accusations while the G20 discusses subsidies and data exchange to monitor trade.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Some Goods“The U.S. and China have reached a deal to lower tariffs on $30 billion of "non-sensitive goods" as part of a trade package agreed at this week's summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping, the White House said… How it works: The Trump administration said China would lower its tariffs on some agricultural goods and […] The post US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs on Some Goods appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESSSep 30China slaps 55% tariff on Brazilian beef, rebuffs bid to borrow Uruguay’s quotaChina will charge an extra 55 per cent tariff on Brazilian beef from Thursday after Brazil filled its import quota for the year and has not agreed to let Brazilian exporters use the unfilled quota of neighbouring Uruguay, industry sources said. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced the surtax on Wednesday, a day after China’s customs administration confirmed that Brazil had used all of its 1.106 million-tonne allowance for 2026, and under the rules the extra tariff applies from the third...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30While Xi Smiled for the Cameras , China Was Buying GoldWhile a leader engaged in public appearances, China was simultaneously engaged in significant gold purchases. This suggests a strategic economic move by the nation, potentially impacting global markets or financial stability.wealthdaily.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 30Apple leads China smartphone sales after launch of iPhone 18 Pro. Can the momentum last?Apple has claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market following the release of its iPhone 18 Pro series, giving a potential boost to a sluggish handset market weighed down by weak consumer demand and soaring component costs. Sales of the new Pro models in their first three days after launching on September 18 were 12 per cent higher than sales of the iPhone 17 Pro line-up during its entire first week last year, according to a report published on Wednesday by Counterpoint Research. That...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30China PMIs beat expectations in September as factory and services activity expandSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 30China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in SeptemberChina's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 30US-China trade truce remains ‘fragile’ after Xi-Trump summit, analysts sayThe two-month extension of the US-China trade truce remains fragile despite last week’s summit between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with modest economic concessions leaving deeper disputes unresolved, Asia Society Policy Institute analysts said on Tuesday. “In my view, this truce is very fragile,” said Wendy Cutler, an Asia Society Policy Institute vice-president and former acting deputy US trade representative. “I think they’re testing each other.” Xi’s three-day state visit to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 30What products are part of US-China $60 billion tariff cuts dealThe U.S. and Chinese governments unveiled tariff cuts on Monday, affecting $60 billion worth of goods in varying markets. The list released by the White House spans the U.S. import of 77 categories of Chinese goods – including Christmas decorations, fireworks and children’s toys. The Chinese imports of U.S. goods, meanwhile, cover 1,619 categories of…The Hill
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