The Latest Breaking News from China

Sailing could serve as warning to US and others against support for Taiwan, though China plays down any such motive

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.11%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.04% this morning, taking a breather as investors assess how much further the record rally fueled by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts can continue.

In a significant blow to U.S. soybean farmers, China, their largest buyer, has ceased purchasing their crops,  leaving them with a surplus, and choosing instead to source from Brazil.

Analysts say plan to raise tariffs on Chinese car imports is designed to placate Donald Trump and ward off US tariffs against Mexico

The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially joins China’s navy.

Europe’s carmakers are grappling with tariffs and fierce competition amid the shift to EVs. As European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen prepares to meet industry leaders Friday to discuss the future of the auto sector, new sales and market share data reveal how the sector is reshaping.

China’s Ministry of Commerce warned Mexico Thursday to “think twice” before implementing planned 50% tariffs on Asian-made vehicles, threatening countermeasures that could disrupt $52 billion worth of bilateral trade relations.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to strengthen security ties with Pacific island nations and counter China’s growing influence during a trip to the region this week. If he walks away with one lesson, it’s that Australia’s climate policy remains a significant sticking point.

The ASEAN-China-India Youth Leadership Summit (ACIYLS), now in its third year, is back to empower youth across Asia to tackle some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, focusing this year on United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities and SDG 13 – Climate Action.