China, US reach trade deal in principle for temporary ceasefire
China and the US reached consensus on a phase one trade deal on Friday night, the first deal in nearly 20 months after a trade war erupted between the two countries.
China approves draft regulation on implementing foreign investment law
China approved a draft regulation on implementing the foreign investment law Thursday to better protect the interests of foreign investors.
Chinese shares rally on Friday amid confidence in economy and trade-talk progress
China's A shares rallied on Friday amid resounding signals for the Chinese economy from the annual Central Economic Work Conference, and Washington's reported plan to roll back tariffs on Chinese imports due on December 15.
Standard Bank launches UnionPay card to provide convenience for travelers to China
The Standard Bank of South Africa launched the UnionPay card, both virtual and physical form on the bank's Shyft app, to local account holders on Thursday.
China's FDI inflow up 6 pct in January-November period
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland expanded six percent year on year to 845.9 billion yuan in the first 11 months of the year, data from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) showed Friday.
China to keep opening up financial sector: regulator
China will keep opening up its financial sector while controlling risks, the country's banking and insurance regulator said.
Institutional ingredients for China's resilience
Institutional ingredients for China's resilience
Threat of new US tariffs haunts markets
China has been waiving import tariffs for some soybean and pork imports from the US, according to Gao Feng, spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. Gao added the trade talks with US are ongoing.
Chinese shares rally on Friday amid confidence in economy and trade-talk progress
China's A shares rallied on Friday amid resounding signals for the Chinese economy from the annual Central Economic Work Conference, and Washington's reported plan to roll back tariffs on Chinese imports due on December 15.
Assets of China's financial institutions up 8.1 percent
The total assets of Chinese financial institutions rose 8.1 percent to 312.46 trillion yuan (about 44.5 trillion US dollars) at the end of the third quarter, central bank data showed Thursday.
US Army's establishment of rare-earth fund is too little, too late
The US Army plans to fund the construction of rare-earth facilities to secure crucial supplies for its military weapons and electronic systems. Analysts say the US remains highly reliant on Chinese exports and is incapable of producing sufficient rare-earth minerals as it needs, within a short timeframe.
American shoppers to pay if Trump goes ahead with new tariffs
US shoppers and companies are likely to receive a special Christmas gift from President Donald Trump: higher prices for items ranging from toys to Christmas lights, as the US government is said to implement a round of tariff increases for Christmas-related products imported from China.
World waits on US tariff move
The world is watching closely as to whether the US will impose a fresh round of tariffs on December 15 on many Chinese goods. But US brinksmanship won't work when it comes to China, which announced in August that it would impose tariffs on US goods if the planned US tariffs are in effect.
Too late for Fed to cut rates if US imposes further tariffs: expert
If the US decides to put a fresh batch of tariffs on tens of billions of dollars worth of Chinese goods planned for Sunday, it would be too late for the US Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, and American consumers may not be able to afford the costs of the US-initiated trade war, experts said after the Fed left its benchmark rate unchanged.
Nation to offer ideas to restore WTO appeal function
China is studying an interim plan for handling WTO disputes while the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization is paralyzed, said a senior official on Thursday.
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China-Russia trade to reach new high of $110 billion in 2019
China-Russia bilateral trade exceeded $100 billion in the first 11 months of this year, and it is expected to exceed $110 billion by year-end, setting a record high, Gao Feng, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) told a news conference in Beijing on Thursday.
China remains top target for South Korean companies: authority
China is still the first choice for South Korean companies in investment and, despite Samsung's recent removal of its smartphone production out of China, South Korean authorities said.