EU’s New US Tariff Deal: Slim Gains, Big Risks for Germany
Economist Sergi Basco warns the EU’s new US tariff deal offers minimal gains – Germany faces steep losses, Spain’s auto sector feels the pinch as member states prepare to vote.
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Chinese Mainland’s 2021–25 Tax Revenue to Top 155 Trillion Yuan with 10.5 Trillion Yuan Cuts
The Chinese mainland’s tax and fee revenue is set to exceed 155 trillion yuan during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with tax cuts totaling 10.5 trillion yuan to boost growth.
UBS: Chinese mainland’s H1 Growth Remains Strong
UBS economist Zhang Ning highlights the Chinese mainland’s strong H1 growth driven by exports and retail policies, with more stimulus expected in H2.
Tracking the Chinese Mainland’s Growth
Join us live to explore the Chinese mainland’s first-half 2025 economic performance—GDP, trade, consumer and industrial trends, with expert insights on what comes next.
Global Trade Up $300B in H1 2025, UNCTAD Warns of Uncertain Outlook
Global trade rose by $300B in H1 2025, driven by services and price hikes, but policy instability and geopolitical risks cloud the outlook.
Japan’s PM Ishiba Vows Tough Line in US Tariff Talks
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows not to easily compromise in talks with Washington as the July 9 deadline looms on U.S. tariffs.
Mercosur Leaders Chart New Trade Paths in Buenos Aires Summit
Mercosur presidents met in Buenos Aires on July 3 to map the bloc’s future direction and strengthen efforts to expand free trade agreements.
CGTN’s Tariff Boomerang II: How U.S. Tariffs Backfired
CGTN’s The Tariff Boomerang II uncovers how U.S. global tariffs boomeranged back, rattling markets as the 90-day pause nears its end.
U.S.-China Trade Talks Show Promise – Will Commitments Stick?
After two days of London talks, China and the U.S. set a trade framework, but past U.S. reversals raise questions on real follow-through.
Chinese mainland May CPI dips 0.1% as PPI decline deepens
Chinese mainland’s May consumer prices fell 0.1% YoY as factory-gate costs slid further, hinting at softer demand and fresh policy bets.