International
French President Emmanuel Macron raised concerns over Chinese products during remarks on global trade, pointing to issues related to market imbalance and the impact of Chinese manufacturing on European industries. He said Europe expects fair competition and greater reciprocity in trade and investment flows. China’s Response China responded by rejecting the suggestion that
International
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecast for China in 2026, projecting a stronger expansion than previously expected. The new forecast sees China’s economy growing by about 4.5 percent next year, up from earlier estimates, reflecting improved trade conditions and supportive domestic policies. Growth Seen Strong After 2025 China’s
International
Taiwan said a Chinese military drone carried out what it described as a provocative flight over a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea, raising concerns over regional security and stability. Incident Over Pratas Islands According to Taiwan’s defence authorities, the unmanned aerial vehicle flew over the Pratas Islands, also known as Dongsha, which are […]
Business
The United States has approved the sale of Nvidia’s advanced artificial intelligence chips to China under specific regulatory conditions, marking a calibrated easing of earlier export restrictions. Conditional Approval Framework The approval allows Nvidia to export select high-end AI chips after meeting compliance requirements set by US authorities. These include
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China posted a record trade surplus in 2025 despite continued tariff measures imposed by the United States, underlining the country’s strong export performance amid global trade tensions. Exports Offset U.S. Slowdown Official customs data showed China’s total trade surplus rose to nearly $1.2 trillion in 2025, the highest on record. Exports grew steadily through the […]