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China’s Factory Activity at Slowest Since 2023 as US Tariffs Hit
China’s factory activity slipped into the worst contraction since December 2023, revealing early damage to the world’s second ...
With China and the US at intense economic odds, other nations are being forced to choose sides
As President Donald Trump’s trade war locks the world’s two largest economies on a collision course, America’s unnerved ...
China's Economy Grows Faster Than Expected Despite Trade War Fears
China's GDP growth came in ahead of forecasts for the first quarter, which Beijing said reflects the resilience of its ...
China's Big Five banks post slimmer margins as economic challenges persist
China's Big Five lenders on Tuesday reported narrower margins on their first-quarter earnings and some a drop in profits as ...
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China Navigates a World of Uncertainty
A jarring contrast defines the present global landscape. While the IMF forecasts a multiyear drag on growth due to the ...
China's factory activity shrinks in Apr as PMI dips to 49, recovery stalls
The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 49.0 in April versus 50.5 in March, below the 50-mark separating growth ...
Bessent says US will weigh China's failure on 'phase one' trade deal from first term in negotiations
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the Trump administration will weigh China's lack of compliance with the "phase one" trade ...
Trump Is Paving the Way for Another ‘China Shock’
The MIT economist David Autor helped fracture the old free-trade consensus. But he thinks that what’s replacing it is even ...