China’s new bank loans rose less than expected in November, weighed down by a sharp slowdown in household borrowing amid a prolonged property slump, as policymakers pledged more stimulus next year.
Focus: China’s small bank mergers shrink sector but raise financial risks
Many of China’s newly merged small banks have seen profits fall and capital buffers shrink over the past year, a Reuters review of data showed, testing Beijing’s record consolidation drive designed to …
Historic Shift Underway in China’s Economy as Investment Slump Deepens
Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth reshaped the world.
Vietnam steps up South Reef expansion, careful not to provoke China
Vietnam has quietly accelerated land reclamation at South Reef, a once-remote coral feature in the Spratly Islands, as Chinese pressure grows.
US and Japan hold joint flight drills as China ups military activity near Japan
Two Russian strategic bombers Tu-95 that flew down from the airspace east of the Korean Peninsula joined a pair of Chinese H-6 bombers over the East China Sea for a joint flight down to the Pacific …
From Chips to Security, China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S.
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
China wants a “super embassy” in the heart of London. Critics fear it could be a hub for intel gathering.
Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China, other Asian nations
Mexican lawmakers gave final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with US efforts to tighten trade barriers against China, as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to protect local …
Hedging against Trump, Canada reconsiders ties with China
Canada’s relationship with China frosted over in 2018, when Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, an executive of Huawei, a Chinese telecoms firm, on behalf of America. In apparent retaliation, China detained …
China bans another emerging tech after blanket crypto ban
China’s explicit ban on RWA tokenization arrives just as the global sector surpasses $30 billion in tokenized assets led by funds such as BlackRock’s $2 billion BUIDL.