For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.
Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China
HONG KONG, July 13 (Reuters) – Severe flooding in China’s northern Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province submerged roads and swept away cars, while people swam, paddle-boarded and wake …
Bangladesh posts 0.89% apparel export growth in 2025, lowest among Asian rivals: WTO
Among the world’s leading apparel exporters, only China, Turkey and the United States recorded export declines.
China refuses to waive off PKR 170 billion burden, Pakistan now hunts for $10 billion Saudi lifeline
China has rejected Pakistan’s request to waive PKR 170 billion in power sector charges. The setback has pushed Islamabad to look for a fresh $10 billion financial lifeline.
China June exports growth set to cool, but AI demand underpins overall strength
BEIJING, July 13 (Reuters) – China’s exports likely grew at a slightly slower but still-solid pace in June, as firms accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of possible new tariffs, rode the AI boom, …
China’s ‘Green Great Wall’ tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over
Then saplings are planted at the center of each small square.The technique, known as “straw checkerboards,” is a simple yet widely used method to stabilize sand dunes against the wind and help plants …
Japan Is Building a New Intelligence Agency With Help From the West
Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is breaking with World War II-era limits on security.
China’s developers eagerly line up to offer commercial-property Reits amid recovery signs
Exchanges receive 19 listing applications after enthusiastic investor reception for first four such trusts China’s first four exchange-traded real estate investment trusts (Reits) backed by commercial …
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang province but was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China on Sunday.It weakened …
14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea
The United States, the United Kingdom and a dozen other Western and Asian countries reasserted on Sunday that China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea are illegal based on a 2016 arbitration …