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China’s massive oil-for-loan debts at risk in post-Maduro Venezuela: analysts

The US takeover of Venezuela has placed billions of dollars in Chinese oil-for-loan debts at risk, analysts say, though they…

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Chinese cities face subway delays as Beijing targets wasteful spending, high debt levels

China is tapping the brakes on some subway expansions, including in certain affluent cities, a decision analysts said reflects a…

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Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia

Russia’s shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China soared last month, consolidating Moscow’s role as the top energy supplier…

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Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance amid Japan tensions

In a bid to overhaul their economic relationship, China and South Korea are reviving long-stalled trade talks, with an eye…

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China shoppers swap boutiques for bargains, fuelling US$30 billion luxury resale boom

At a shopping centre in Shenzhen’s coastal business district, a store’s entrance feels more like a security checkpoint than a…

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China issues 11-point policy package to boost consumer spending amid slowing retail sales

China has announced a new policy package to boost household spending by tightening coordination between commerce and financial regulators, expanding…

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US-China tech thaw? Trump clears Nvidia H200 exports – why the green light matters

US President Donald Trump’s green light for Nvidia to sell H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips in China signals a calculated…

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Explainer | What’s next for China’s economy in 2026 – and how it plans to tackle challenges

After a turbulent year marked by the trade war and domestic headwinds, China will head into 2026 cautiously as it…

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China sets strongest yuan fix in over a year as Fed-cut bets rise

China’s central bank has set the yuan’s daily reference rate against the US dollar at the strongest level in more…

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What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts say Beijing faces a balancing act

Beijing is expected to calibrate its response to Japan with caution, weighing potential punitive measures against the risk of economic…

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