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BUSINESS58m agoChina’s exports surge 36% as AI-related shipments boomImports also soar as high oil prices push up billFinancial Times
BUSINESS2h agoProducer prices in China rise at fastest pace since June 2022, beating expectationsThe increase was higher than the 4.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters, and higher than the 3.8% seen in the previous month.CNBC
BUSINESS2h agoChina's exports likely grew by double-digits in SeptemberThe country's customs agency released September trade data on Wednesday.CNBC
BUSINESS6h agoChina is bringing car production to EUChina has moved from exporting cars to bringing entire auto industry ecosystems, building up production capacity in Europe and boosting partnerships with local companies. Arthur D. Little's automotive expert Philipp Seidel tells France 24 that while tariffs and quotas can buy time, EU carmakers must improve their own competitiveness and not become too dependent on Chinese suppliers. But first, we look at the latest IMF global growth forecast and warning about rising debt.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS11h agoEurope's alternative to Trump's China trade warEurope is testing a new response to China Shock 2.0, betting that it can confront Beijing's export juggernaut without resorting to President Trump's tariff-heavy approach.Why it matters: More of the world is beginning to confront the threat that China's industrial overcapacity poses to their industries. But protecting individual sectors will not solve the bigger problem: China's factories are cranking out far more than its own economy can absorb.Driving the news: The European Union and China struck a preliminary deal on Friday to sharply limit Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to Europe.The EU plAxios
BUSINESS18h agoRoche signs $1.16B obesity drug deal with China’s Rona TherapeuticsRoche has signed a $1.16 billion deal with Rona Therapeutics from China for an obesity drug. This represents a significant collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS19h agoGermany's China calculation shifts as import pressures eclipse export benefitsGermany has long resisted tougher action against China, fearing retaliation. But rising pressure on key industries has pushed Berlin to seek stronger EU trade-defense powers to protect its industrial base.DW News [en]
BUSINESS19h agoLVMH sales miss growth forecasts as China luxury demand slowsLVMH, the world's leading luxury group, said its sales edged higher in the third quarter despite a slowdown in demand in China hitting its fashion and leather goods segment.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS19h agoCathie Wood warns of ‘vicious’ memory chip cycles as China adds capacityA prominent investor warns of intense market cycles in the memory chip industry, citing China's increasing production capacity as a contributing factor. This highlights potential volatility and competition in the global tech market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS20h agoVisa wins approval to establish domestic business in ChinaVisa has received approval to establish a domestic business presence in China. This marks a significant development for the company's operations in that market.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS21h agoVisa gets Beijing's green light for bank card business after 40 years of working with ChinaThe incremental approval comes as the U.S. and Chinese presidents are due to meet for a third time this year next month.CNBC
BUSINESS21h agoWhy Haidilao’s US$14.9 million credit line to founder is fuelling China tax speculationHaidilao International Holding has agreed to provide its founder, Zhang Yong, with a one-month loan of up to the Hong Kong dollar equivalent of 100 million yuan (US$14.9 million), a move that has raised market speculation as investors closely watch Beijing’s October 22 deadline for offshore trust taxation. The Hong Kong-listed hotpot chain said in a stock exchange filing on Monday night that it would fund the loan from internal resources and charge interest at 0.6 percentage points above the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoApec a chance for Hong Kong to earn its place in China’s tourism boomOver the coming weeks, Hong Kong and Shenzhen will host two major gatherings of Asia-Pacific decision-makers. Hong Kong’s first Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting takes place on October 20-21, with around 500 visitors expected, while Shenzhen hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Week next month. These Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum meetings will bring international visitors to two neighbouring cities at the centre of China’s Apec year. For Hong Kong’s tourism industry, they offer a timely...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoChina keeps extending the Shenzhen Apec deadline. Why are US execs so unenthused?Some senior American executives are lukewarm about attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and related business events in Shenzhen next month, according to people familiar with the matter. They cited limited scheduling details, few expected breakthroughs and a lack of opportunity for meaningful engagement. Beijing has invited multiple US business leaders – particularly those who joined President Donald Trump’s May trip to China and later attended the White House state dinner for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoChina finance minister to deliver opening speech at Apec meeting in Hong KongChina’s finance minister, Lan Foan, will deliver a keynote speech, while presentations by three prominent financial institutions will be among the highlights of next week’s Apec meeting in Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post has learned. A draft agenda obtained by the SCMP on Monday listed a series of programmes for finance ministers from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation’s 21 member economies on October 20 and 21 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Sources...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoParis Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats upThe biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids. France 24's Charles Pellegrin has been speaking with CEOs of both Chinese and European carmakers.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS1d agoLuxury letdown: LVMH misses organic sales expectations due to China weaknessLVMH has fallen short of its organic sales expectations, primarily attributed to weakness in the China market. This indicates challenges for the luxury goods sector and broader economic conditions in China.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoEU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on BeijingThe EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoWhat the US and China Should Discuss at APECBoth sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.The Diplomat
BUSINESS1d agoCopper climbs on China stimulus hopes, Chile mine supply risksCopper prices are rising due to anticipated stimulus measures from China and potential supply risks from mines in Chile. This indicates market sensitivity to global economic factors and supply chain stability.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS1d agoThe China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.thediplomat · japan
BUSINESS1d agoThe China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.The Diplomat
BUSINESS1d agoChina, EU take a breath after surprise deal brings temporary halt to trade tussleWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war – a cooldown augmented by Beijing’s subsequent reduction of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoHow China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get thereWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war. Beijing agreed not to retaliate against Brussels’ move to curb imports of Chinese hybrid cars,...South China Morning Post
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