Economy – China Focus

The New Vanguard: How China’s “Latest Trio” Steps Up

The Latest Trio represents not just a change in export composition, but a fundamental repositioning within global value chains.

China’s Trade Surplus Is Not from Unfounded “Excess Capacity”

The appropriate response, therefore, is to strengthen global trade and investment cooperation rather than resort to tariffs and other restrictions on trade and...

China & The World Economy Aug 4, 2026

Why China Shock 2.0 Misses the Mark

China's industrial upgrading is not a threat to the global economy, but an important source of innovation, efficiency and growth that can help advance a more...

China & The World Science & Technology Economy Jul 24, 2026

Fostering Stability and Shared Prosperity in China-U.S. Economic and Trade Relations

Sustaining long-term economic stability ultimately depends on honoring negotiated commitments, eliminating arbitrary trade barriers, and realizing shared...

China & The World Politics Economy Jul 23, 2026

Charting a Shared Path

Namibian president discusses her state visit to China, the future of bilateral cooperation, industrialisation and Africa’s place in a changing world.

China & The World Politics Economy Jul 22, 2026

China Half Year Economic Resilience: An International Comparison

China’s growth needs cooperation with the rest of the world, and in turn, will contribute significantly to world economic growth.

ECONOMY WATCH China & The World Economy Jul 20, 2026

Rail on the Roof of the World

These iron threads across the roof of the world are weaving isolated communities together and unlocking a future that once felt entirely out of reach.

Politics Economy Environment Jul 17, 2026

Why International Investors Still Favor China

Foreign investors continue choosing China not only because it makes business sense, but also as a result of China's commitment to high-standard opening up and...

ECONOMY WATCH China & The World Economy Jul 16, 2026

Tacheng: Xinjiang’s Multicultural Border City, Built for Trade With Central Asia

Tacheng ties both of those threads together at the literal edge of the map, proving that a place built on trade numbers can still hold onto everything that has...

China & The World Culture Economy Jul 14, 2026

Wang Yi’s Nordic Tour Opens a New Chapter for China–Europe Relations

It demonstrated something equally important: dialogue remains necessary, mutual benefit remains achievable, and even in an era of strategic competition,...

China & The World Politics Economy Jul 14, 2026

From Small Commodities to Global Reach

Over two decades, Yiwu has evolved into a global trading centre, offering new perspectives on Chinese modernisation and international commerce.

China & The World Economy Jul 13, 2026

Shanghai Cooperation Organization Marks 25 Years as ‘Shanghai Spirit’ Reshapes Eurasia

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization marks its 25th anniversary this year, offering a model of cooperation built on trust, equality and shared development...

China & The World Politics Economy Jul 10, 2026