- Business, China, Donald Trump, Europe, European Union, International trade, Trump administration, UK news, US news, World news, World Trade Organization
Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?
Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stanceThe sting o…
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Without effective vaccines, China’s economy may not heal
Changes to zero-Covid policy could prove insufficient if lockdowns are expected to continueChina’s nearly thre…
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China’s export sector posts stronger than expected figures for July
Outbound shipments grew 18% after struggle with shortages of raw materials and lockdowns in first half of year…
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India is a huge – but elusive – trade prize for Boris Johnson
Analysis: Deal is seen by some as single most important UK negotiation, but agreement will take timeOf all the…
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China’s trade with Russia up by 12% in March from a year earlier
Increase outstrips 7.75% growth in China’s global trade, suggesting Beijing is maintaining strong links with M…
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China’s indebted property sector highlights a fading economic revival
Xi Jinping’s mission is not only to control the housing bubble but rein in untethered industries and foreign c…
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How bad is China’s energy crisis?
Country is implementing power rationing as supplies dwindle due to price raise of imported coalThe situation i…
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Xi Jinping’s drive for economic equality comes at a delicate moment for China
President wants to spread ‘common prosperity’ but Covid and material shortages could spell troubleFor decades …
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Japan’s economy bounces back as Covid restrictions ease
Economic output defies expectations to expand in Q2 – but analysts warn of contraction riskCoronavirus – lates…
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G7 leaders will call for fresh WHO inquiry into Covid origins, leaked communique suggests
Statement indicates leaders will also commit to delivering 1bn vaccine doses and plans to tackle forced labour…
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Protests and Covid leave Hong Kong stuck in recession
Political unrest hit tourism and retail, and coronavirus response has delayed recovery Hong Kong’s economy was…
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Is too much trade at stake for Britain to stand up to Beijing?
Boris Johnson’s defence of democracy in Hong Kong has put at risk both exports and Chinese investment in UK in…
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Coronavirus ‘could cost global economy $1.1tn in lost income’
Oxford Economics says virus already having ‘chilling effect’ as China factory closures spreadCoronavirus updat…