Beijing is striving to boost household spending amid an economic slowdown. But first it needs to stabilise the housing market, scholars say.
Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Canada, under Pierre Trudeau in the early 1970s, was among the first Western nations to recognize the communist government in China, nearly a decade ahead of the United States. Canada establishes ties with Beijing and ends diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
China notches historic $1.2 trillion trade surplus, up 20% despite Trump tariffs
China recorded the world’s biggest ever trade surplus in 2025, as well as a 20% jump from 2024, capping off a year in which the world’s largest manufacturer defied US trade pressure by ramping up …
China’s car exports surged in 2025, but domestic demand slowed
China’s auto exports surged 21% in 2025, driven by rising shipments of electric vehicles, while domestic demand slowed, an industry association said Wednesday. Confronted with grueling competition in …
Trump administration greenlights Nvidia AI chip exports to China
The Trump administration greenlit Nvidia’s AI chip exports to China, a move the company says supports U.S. jobs, manufacturing and America’s leadership in a.
GE HealthCare weighs selling stake in China business
GE Healthcare Technologies Inc. is exploring options including the sale of a stake in its China unit, people familiar with the matter said. The US medical technology company has been working with …
China’s annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion as December exports sharply beat estimates
China’s exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high.
China Gets More Warships as US Waits on New Frigate
China Central Television reported that CNS Linfen, a new variant of the Type 054A frigate with a more powerful naval gun and expanded aviation facilities for helicopters, has been commissioned into …
China Urges Canada to Break From US Influence as PM Carney Visits Beijing
China is hoping President Trump’s economic and military actions against other countries will weaken the U.S.-Canada relationship …
An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026 – New Publication Out
An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2026, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates is out now and available for complimentary download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.