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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
BUSINESSSep 30IDEA Colloquium: "The only thing not to do with China is to stand by idly"Lo plantea una de las mayores expertas en el comercio con el gigante asiático. La competencia con China representa una de las mayores preocupaciones para la industria local. ¿Qué estrategias se dieron otros países?Clarín
BUSINESSSep 29Germany intends to block sale of logistics firm to China's Cosco, newspaper reports - ReutersGermany intends to block sale of logistics firm to China's Cosco, newspaper reports ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSSep 29How years of thin investment have stalled Germany’s rail network as China’s speeds aheadWang Xixi still remembers her first experience with Germany’s trains 21 years ago. It left her with a question: how could a railway be so empty, clean and punctual, and still make money? The carriages were bright, the toilets almost spotless and the fittings modern. During four years as a student in Bavaria, travelling on a regional rail pass, she barely remembers a delay. At the time, China’s high-speed railway network was just getting started, while Germany was a major exporter of the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29China’s CXMT to favour domestic suppliers in US$5.2b memory-chip capacity push: sourceChinese memory chip giant ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) plans to invest 34.9 billion yuan (US$5.2 billion) in expansion, with a large portion of the capital going to domestic suppliers of chipmaking equipment, according to a source. The firm, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Star Market, would spend 24.1 billion yuan on a new technology research and development project and another 10.8 billion yuan on the second phase of a wafer testing base, according to a Monday stock filing. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Why Citi is betting on China’s 30-year bonds as US Treasury yields climbCiti Research has turned bullish on China’s 30-year government bonds, projecting that yields will fall further even as US Treasury yields climb. In a Monday research note, analysts at the Wall Street bank recommended that investors go long on China’s 30-year sovereign debt, saying they expected the yield to fall towards 1.8 per cent while the 10-year yield could edge towards 1.6 per cent. The analysts attributed the outlook to easing supply pressures and improved market dynamics for China’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29‘180-degree flip’ sees global investors turn to China for diversification: Pimco presidentGlobal investors are turning to China again in search of alternatives to crowded US asset markets, with Pimco seeing Chinese bonds as one of the safest ways to diversify portfolios after sentiment towards the world’s second-largest economy “flipped 180 degrees”. The US-based asset manager, which oversaw more than US$2 trillion in assets by the end of June, had been pointing its clients, particularly those outside the United States, towards Chinese offshore bonds, according to its president,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 29Toyota car sales fall for seventh straight month on China slumpToyota's car sales have declined for the seventh consecutive month, attributed to a slump in the China market. This reflects challenges for a major automotive manufacturer in a key global market.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
BUSINESSSep 29Novo Nordisk strikes $2.6B obesity drug deal with China's HengruiSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 29Air Canada to launch new direct flights from Vancouver to major Mainland China city | Daily HiveAir Canada plans to introduce new direct flights connecting Vancouver to a major city in Mainland China. This expansion will enhance travel and trade links between Canada and China.dailyhive.com · Canada
BUSINESSSep 29U red salute to China - The HinduBusinessLineThe HinduBusinessLine article refers to a 'red salute' to China, suggesting a commentary on business or political relations involving China. It points to economic or diplomatic interactions with the country.thehindubusinessline.com · India
BUSINESSSep 29China cabinet pledges stronger policy support to meet growth targetChina's government has pledged stronger policy support to meet its economic growth target. This indicates efforts to stabilize or boost the national economy.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 29China dominates global green ship orders . Can green fuel keep up ? China currently dominates global orders for green ships, raising questions about the capacity of green fuel production to keep pace. This highlights a significant trend in maritime industry and renewable energy infrastructure.eco-business.com · China
BUSINESSSep 29China central SOEs set priorities in push to sharpen core competitivenessChina's central State-Owned Enterprises are establishing priorities to enhance their core competitiveness. This indicates a strategic economic initiative by major Chinese businesses.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 28‘Missed opportunity’: US soybean farmers question exclusion from China tariff cutsUS soybean farmers have described the exclusion of US soybeans from China’s import list under the newly announced Board of Trade mechanism as a “missed opportunity”, even as Beijing ramped up purchases of the crop ahead of last week’s summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The trade forum, unveiled by both sides on Sunday, covered a range of US agricultural products for export to China, including meat, dairy, corn, wheat, sorghum and vegetable oils, but...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 28Dry Bulk Market : China Iron Ore Demand Could Fall In the Coming Weeks | Hellenic Shipping News WorldwideDemand for iron ore in China is projected to decline in the near future, which could affect the dry bulk shipping market. This is a significant development for global trade and commodities.hellenicshippingnews.com · China
BUSINESSSep 28US - China pledge to cut toy tariffs could give battered industry a Christmas miracleA commitment from the US and China to reduce tariffs on toys could provide a significant boost to a struggling industry. This development suggests a potential positive economic outcome for the sector.nypost.com · United States