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Business collaboration might restore US-China relations under deal-maker Trump.

18Jan

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Business collaboration might restore US-China relations under deal-maker Trump.

China can take a lesson from 1980s Japan, which defused bilateral frictions by strategically pivoting towards direct investment in US manufacturing As US president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, a pivotal moment in US-China relations is unfolding. One day before his inauguration, TikTok faces a shutdown under legislation requiring its Chinese parent ByteDance to divest or cease its US operations. Trump’s declaration last month that the United States and China “can together solve all the world’s problems” signals a reset in bilateral relations. He showed he was open to practical cooperation in his first term, notably with the phase-one trade agreement, which established frameworks for financial services and intellectual property protection, and expanded

When China looks to Southeast Asia, a C919 manufacturer opens a business in Singapore.

31Dec

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

When China looks to Southeast Asia, a C919 manufacturer opens a business in Singapore.

China's leading aircraft manufacturer opened an Asia-Pacific office in Singapore this week, marking a significant step towards challenging Boeing and Airbus in the international aviation market. It is hoped the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) office would become a launch pad for China's home-grown C919 narrowbody airliner and its ARJ21 regional jet in Southeast Asia. Also on Tuesday, an ARJ21 belonging to Indonesian airline TransNusa completed its maiden 2,700 kilometre flight between Manado in Indonesia and the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, which marked the longest commercial route for China's home-grown regional aircraft.TransNusa is the first overseas airline to operate the ARJ21, with three in service on routes between Indonesian islands, as well as Kuala ...

China will construct the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world in Tibet.

26Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China will construct the biggest hydroelectric dam in the world in Tibet.

BEIJING: China has approved the construction of what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, kicking off an ambitious project on the eastern rim of the Tibetan plateau that could affect millions downstream in India and Bangladesh. The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, according to an estimate provided by the Power Construction Corp of China in 2020. That would more than triple the 88.2 billion kWh designed capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the world’s largest, in central China. The project will play a major role in meeting China’s carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, stimulate related industries such as engineering, and create jobs in Tibet, the offici

Amid the holiday week, China equities modestly increase as traders wait for clarification on stimulus programs.

26Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Amid the holiday week, China equities modestly increase as traders wait for clarification on stimulus programs.

China’s major stock indexes edged up slightly as investors struggled to find trading catalysts in many global markets during the Christmas holiday week.The CSI 300 Index, which tracks 300 of the largest stocks in Shanghai and Shenzhen, rose 0.1 per cent to 3,987.48 at the close. The gauge rose 1.5 per cent over the past three days. Christmas is not a public holiday in China. The Shanghai Composite Index also gained 0.1 per cent. Technology and telecoms firms emerged as the best performers among the 10 industrial groups in the CSI 300, while utilities and energy stocks underperformed. Chinese stocks have been rangebound over the past two months, as traders have been waiting for the effective implementation of the government’s stimulus measures. Investors expect Beijing to deliver mor

China’s CATL introduces EV chassis designed to survive high-speed collisions.

24Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China’s CATL introduces EV chassis designed to survive high-speed collisions.

China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new electric vehicle chassis that it says can withstand a 120km/h (75mph) frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, as it touts safety as a key selling point. The chassis has a battery capable of running for about 1,000km on a single charge and reduces the time required for mass production of a vehicle to 12-18 months from the traditional 36 months or longer, CATL said. The company aims to sell the new EV platform – called “panshi” in Chinese, which translates to “bedrock” – to premium carmakers seeking to accelerate development and reduce costs. “Due to the extremely high crash speed and intensity, there has been no previous instance of any new energ

China International Trade: Yiwu businesspeople: Trade continues with or without tariffs

24Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

China International Trade: Yiwu businesspeople: Trade continues with or without tariffs

In eastern China's Yiwu, a city famous for small commodity trades, businesspeople sensed the uncertainties around the new tariff policy of the U.S. and started to prepare for possible challenges. Li Jiaming has more. The Christmas vibe is in full swing in eastern China's Yiwu City. It is known as China's capital of small commodities. Data show that eight out of ten Santa Claus model worldwide are from here. Behind this commercial dominance lie price, product and purchasing ease. YU QIAOFANG Christmas Accessory Vendor "The products here are designed by us. We have competitive price and products. Our goods are sold to over a dozen countries." Shops here, albeit small, sell products to dozens of countries. Due to the nature of the business, small gadgets here are sensitive to the ch...

Compared to Vietnam and India, China, Indonesia, and Mexico impose lower tariffs on US goods: MC Analysis

24Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Compared to Vietnam and India, China, Indonesia, and Mexico impose lower tariffs on US goods: MC Analysis

China, Indonesia and Mexico are on a better footing when it comes to tariffs imposed on US imports, with over 75 percent of US merchandise exports to these nations attracting less than 10 percent tariff, according to a Moneycontrol analysis of World Bank data. President-elect Donald Trump, set to take office in January, has threatened tariffs against the countries that charge higher duties on US imports. In the run-up to the election, Trump discussed imposing a 60 percent tariff on China’s imports into the US. In his first term, the US president imposed 40 percent tariff on some goods from China. The US president-elect has also threatened tariffs on BRICS nations if they move ahead with the idea of a BRICS currency. A comparative study shows that India may attract more ire fro

Because of this fear, the US will investigate China’s semiconductor business.

23Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Because of this fear, the US will investigate China’s semiconductor business.

The United States said Monday it is opening an investigation into China's policies for its semiconductor industry, over concerns that Beijing is turning to "extensive anticompetitive and non-market means" to undermine other economies. The probe centres on foundational semiconductors -- which go into everything from cars to medical devices -- and whether China's actions create burdens for US commerce, said the US Trade Representative's (USTR) office. The fear is that Beijing's practices undermine "the competitiveness of American industry and workers, critical US supply chains, and US economic security," the USTR's office added. Beijing slammed the move as "protectionist," vowing to defend its interests and urging Washington to halt its "wrong practices." The investigation falls...

Trump imposes tariffs on India after Mexico, Canada, and China.

19Dec

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Trump imposes tariffs on India after Mexico, Canada, and China.

Weeks after threatening to raise tariffs on America’s top three trade partners—Mexico, China, and Canada—US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday turned his attention to India, criticising its high tariffs and warning that Washington would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products. This marks the first time Trump has threatened tariffs on Indian goods since winning the election in November. However, during his campaign, Trump frequently referred to India as a “very big [trade] abuser.” Trump is set to assume control of White House on January 20. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Trump criticised India’s tariff regime, pointing to 100 per cent tariffs on certain US products. “The word ‘reciprocal’ is important because if somebody charges us—India, for example—we don’t have to t

Thailand joins other Asian countries in the fight against low-cost imports from China.

18Dec

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

Thailand joins other Asian countries in the fight against low-cost imports from China.

For many countries in Southeast Asia, Chinese investment and tourism are key to their economies. However, cheap low-quality Chinese products that are flooding markets across the region are also raising concerns about how they are undercutting local businesses, experts say. That is forcing countries like Thailand to find ways to combat onslaught of low-priced goods. Last year, bilateral trade between Thailand and China was more than $126 billion, with direct Chinese foreign investment heavily contributing to the Thai economy. Three of Thailand’s main economic industries are manufacturing, agriculture and services. But manufacturing has seen a decline, with 2,000 factories closing in 2023, leading to thousands of jobs lost, according to data from the Department of Industrial Works.