Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies: Iran’s 40-Missile Retaliation
Read how Iran’s June 22 retaliatory strike of 40 missiles on Israel, following U.S. hits on nuclear sites, has injured over 80 and raised global concerns.
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Iran-Israel Conflict Day Nine: Rising Casualties and Global Repercussions
As the Iran-Israel conflict enters its ninth day, casualties mount and diplomatic efforts intensify. Global markets and travel face ripple effects as leaders seek to cool tensions.
China Continues to Open Doors Wider for Global Business
China will continue to open its doors wider, inviting global investors, entrepreneurs, and travelers to seize new opportunities across the Chinese mainland.
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Trade War and Middle East Tensions
The Fed held its key interest rate steady on June 18, balancing trade-war inflation risks and global uncertainty tied to the Middle East conflict.
2025 Lujiazui Forum Charts China’s Next Phase of Financial Opening
At the 16th Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai, eight new policies chart the Chinese mainland’s path to deeper financial openness, from ownership cap relaxations to cross-border connect programs.
Brewing Bonds: How Chinese Tea Is Rooting in African Markets
A look at how centuries-old Chinese tea traditions are rootÂing in African markets, fostering trade growth and cultural exchange over a shared cup of white tea.
Chinese mainland Retail Sales Surge 6.4% in May; Fastest Growth Since Dec 2023
Retail sales on the Chinese mainland jumped 6.4% in May, marking the fastest growth since December 2023. Holiday spending, subsidies, tourism and early shopping festivals sparked the surge.
China’s Industrial Output Jumps 5.8% in May
China’s value-added industrial output rose 5.8% year on year in May, highlighting manufacturing resilience and growth in the country’s industrial sector.
Chinese Mainland Issues May 2025 Economic Briefing
The Chinese mainland’s State Council Information Office released May 2025 economic data, spotlighting industrial output, retail resilience and trading performance.
London Trade Talks: Dialogue as the Way Forward
London’s first U.S.-China trade talks underscore dialogue’s role in a volatile global economy.