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Chinese industrial output grew 5.8% from a year earlier, slowing from 6.1% in April and missing expectations for a 5.9%

China's factories slow, consumers unexpectedly perk up

China's factory output growth hit a six-month low in May, while retail sales picked up steam, offering temporary relief for the world's second-largest economy amid a fragile truce in its trade war with the US.

Business • 16 Jun

ECB President Christine Lagarde is on a rare visit to China

China eyes stronger co-operation with ECB

China is ready to strengthen cooperation with the European Central Bank, including on reforming the international monetary system, Premier Li Qiang told ECB President Christine Lagarde at a meeting in Beijing today.

Business • 12 Jun

The twists and turns in US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have rattled global financial markets

Trump trade war - tariff deadlines & key upcoming events

The twists and turns in US President Donald Trump's tariff policies have not only rattled global financial markets but have also taken investors on a roller-coaster ride.

Business • 11 Jun

ECB chief Christine Lagarde is one of the world's most influential central bankers

Lagarde slams 'coercive trade policies' in Beijing visit

European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned today that "coercive trade policies" risked harming supply chains and the global economy, and called for a de-escalation of a tariff standoff that has wiped billions off markets.

Business • 11 Jun

He Lifeng, China's vice premier, arrives for trade talks at Lancaster House

China and US resume trade talks in London

Top US and Chinese officials were meeting in London today to try to defuse a high-stakes trade dispute that has widened beyond tit-for-tat tariffs to restrictions over rare earths, threatening to cripple supply chains and slow global growth.

Business • 09 Jun

Total exports from the Asian economic giant expanded 4.8% year-on-year in value terms

China's exports slow in May

China's export growth slowed to a three-month low in May as US tariffs slammed shipments, while factory-gate deflation deepened to its worst level in two years, heaping pressure on the world's second-largest economy on both the domestic and external fronts.

Business • 09 Jun

China dominates the world's supply of rare earth minerals, which are critical to the manufacturing of modern cars, appliances and electronic devices

EU 'must reduce reliance' on China's rare earth minerals

The diversification of supply of raw materials is important to stay independent in the future, EU Commissioner for Industrial Strategy Stephane Sejourne has said, adding that the EU should reduce its dependency on China regarding rare earth magnets.

Business • 04 Jun

Canada is the largest supplier of foreign steel and aluminum to the US

Canada says US doubling of tariffs on metal 'unjustified'

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has denounced US President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% in a heightening of trade tensions between the neighboring nations.

Business • 05 Jun

Capybaras are native to South Africa, but have become popular attractions at zoos worldwide

Capybara caught by China zoo after two months on run

Officials have captured the last member of a runaway capybara gang that escaped from a zoo in eastern China two months ago, a statement said Tuesday.

Asia • 03 Jun

China's Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 48.3 in May from 50.4 in April

China's factory activity cools in May as US tariffs hit

China's factory activity in May shrank for the first time in eight months, a private-sector survey showed today, indicating US tariffs are now starting to directly hurt the manufacturing superpower.

Business • 03 Jun

US President Donald Trump said last week that China had 'totally violated' the deal, without providing details

China 'firmly rejects' US claim it violated tariff deal

China has said it "firmly rejects" US claims that it had violated a sweeping tariffs deal, as tensions between the two economic superpowers showed signs of ratcheting back up.

World • 03 Jun

China has objected to Pete Hegseth's remarks, calling it a threat in the Indo-Pacific

China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks

China has protested to the US against "vilifying" remarks made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said, while accusing it of deliberately ignoring calls for peace from regional nations.

World • 01 Jun

The United States and China recently agreed to temporarily lower tariffs they have imposed on each other

Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China

US President Donald Trump signalled renewed trade tensions with China, arguing that China had "violated" a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when both sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations.

US • 30 May

Donald Trump's administration has sought to ramp up deportations and revoke student visas (Stock image)

US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that the United States will start "aggressively" revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.

US • 29 May

Shares of the world's most valuable semiconductor firm still rose 5% in extended trading on Wall Street last night

Nvidia hit from China export curbs not as bad as feared

Nvidia beat quarterly sales expectations as customers stockpiled its AI chips before fresh US curbs on China exports took effect.

Business • 29 May

China has been identified by the Czech Republic as being responsible for the cyberattack at the foreign ministry in Prague

EU supporting Czech Republic after Chinese cyberattack

The European Union says it stands in solidarity with the Czech Republic, after China was identified as being responsible for a "malicious cybercampaign" at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Europe • 28 May

Shein plans to go public in the Asian financial hub within the year, sources have said

Shein working towards Hong Kong listing as UK IPO stalls

Shein is working towards a listing in Hong Kong after the online fast-fashion retailer's proposed initial public offering (IPO) in London failed to secure the green light from Chinese regulators, said three sources with knowledge of the matter.

Business • 28 May

Shein has grown rapidly by shipping inexpensive products directly to consumers

EU warns Shein of fines in consumer protection probe

The European Union has today urged fast-fashion retailer Shein to respect EU consumer protection laws and warned it could face fines if it failed to address the EU's concerns.

Business • 26 May

China leads in 90% of advanced technologies, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Is it too late for the US to catch up with China on tech?

China has outstripped the United States as a global leader in cutting edge science and technology research, according to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute.

US • 24 May

Ryanair has favoured Boeing planes for over 30 years - but this isn't the first time it's hinted at turning to a rival

Plane Power: Ryanair China threat is a bluff (for now)

Ryanair's warning that it could ditch Boeing in favour of a Chinese rival is just a bluff... for now, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 26 May

The tower is over 600 years old, having been constructed in 1375 during the Ming dynasty period

Watch: Roof slides off historic Ming tower in China

Eyewitness footage shows the roof of a historic tower from the time of the Ming dynasty in China's collapsing.

World • 21 May

4.6 billion low-value packages - the majority of which came from China - entered the European Union last year

Retailers welcome planned fee on non-EU packages

Irish retailers have welcomed a European Union proposal to add a €2 flat fee on all packages coming from outside the bloc.

Business • 21 May

Shares in Chinese EV battery giant CATL closed 16% higher on their Hong Kong debut today

CATL records strong Hong Kong debut

Shares in CATL closed 16% higher on their Hong Kong debut today after the Chinese electric vehicle battery giant raised $4.6 billion in the world's largest listing this year, boosting prospects for equity sales by Chinese companies.

Business • 20 May

The People's Bank of China today cut two key interest rates to historic lows

China's central bank cuts two key rates to historic lows

China's central bank has today cut two key interest rates to historic lows, as Beijing battles to stimulate its economy amid seesaw trade tensions with the US.

Business • 20 May

Industrial production in the export powerhouse that is China grew 6.1% year-on-year in April, new figures show today

China factory output beats forecasts, weathering tariffs

Factory output in China grew at a faster rate than expected last month, official data showed today, weathering a brutal trade war with Washington.

Business • 19 May